Technology and operator-strategist who builds predictable delivery and scalable operating models.
20+ years spanning engineering leadership and global delivery—scaling teams, managing $80M+ portfolios, modernizing platforms to AWS and OpenShift, and building operating models that create lasting execution discipline.
About
I build clarity, control, and momentum where complexity is the norm. With 20+ years spanning engineering leadership and global delivery—and executive education at Wharton—I've led engineering teams of 70+ and delivery organizations of 25+, managed $80M+ portfolios, and modernized platforms from on-prem to AWS and OpenShift. Whether rebuilding a PMO operating model or driving a cloud modernization, I specialize in turning ambiguous situations into disciplined, repeatable systems—aligning engineering, product, finance, and services around outcomes that matter.
Direct, structured, and outcome-first. Empathetic with high standards. I'll tell you the truth, even when it's inconvenient—because that's how results happen.
Career Arc
Software & Build Engineer
2004–2008
Ocwen · Manhattan Associates
Sr. Consultant / Project Lead
2008–2016
Tompkins International
Sr. Release & Product Manager
2016–2021
Tompkins Robotics
Director, Engineering
2021–2022
Wildlife Studios
VP, Global Delivery
2023–2026
Fortna
Software & Build Engineer
2004–2008 · Ocwen · Manhattan Associates
Sr. Consultant / Project Lead
2008–2016 · Tompkins International
Sr. Release & Product Manager
2016–2021 · Tompkins Robotics
Director, Engineering
2021–2022 · Wildlife Studios
VP, Global Delivery
2023–2026 · Fortna
Engineering Leadership
- →Led delivery across 12-person squads through technical project managers and 70+ engineers through agile leads — owned the operating model, PMO, and delivery accountability
- →Cloud modernization: on-prem → AWS, OpenShift/Kubernetes at enterprise scale
- →CI/CD, DevOps, QA automation, and build/release platform engineering
- →Engineering operating model, Architecture Review Boards, tech roadmap ownership
Delivery & Operations
- →$80M+ global portfolio governance across 60+ initiatives with P&L accountability
- →PMO build & SDLC operating models — 96% on-time delivery, 15% margin improvement
- →Client-facing delivery leadership: strategic account escalation & portfolio recovery
- →GenAI PMO agents, incident governance, 47% MTTR reduction year-over-year
Most executives own one side. I own both.
Credentials
In Progress
Results
96%
On-Time Delivery
Across 60+ global delivery initiatives
$80M+
Portfolio Managed
Global software & automation programs
15%
Gross Margin Gained
Via KPI-driven PMO & portfolio discipline
47%
MTTR Reduction
Year-over-year via AI-enabled operations
Experience
Fortna
·Jan 2023 – Jan 2026·Atlanta, GAVice President, Global Software Delivery
- Stepped into senior technology leadership reporting directly to CEO for 5 months during executive transition—owned engineering vision, architecture strategy, and technology roadmap
- Led global software and automation portfolio spanning 60+ delivery initiatives with budgets up to $80M+; oversaw 70+ indirect engineers and 27 direct engineering contracts
- Drove 15% gross-margin improvement through KPI-driven portfolio discipline; restored 96% on-time delivery
- Built and scaled a global Software PMO and SIOP model, reducing cycle time by 25%
- Led hybrid cloud modernization to OpenShift/Kubernetes; established Architecture Review Boards and containerized application delivery
- Improved system uptime 22% and reduced MTTR 47% YoY via reliability engineering and AI-enabled operations
- Implemented SOC2-aligned governance and a GenAI PMO agent (LinearB)
Wildlife Studios
·Jul 2021 – Dec 2022·San Francisco, CADirector, Software Engineering – Build & Automation
- Built and led a 12–15 person global engineering team (Build, DevOps, QA, Automation) across 22 live mobile game titles
- Reduced build times 15% through shared framework development and platform productization
- Scaled CI/CD and automation practices across globally distributed engineering teams
Tompkins Robotics / SensorThink / Tompkins International
·Apr 2008 – Jun 2021·Orlando, FLFounding Member · Senior Release Manager · Senior Software Consultant
- Founding contributor scaling SensorThink from startup through acquisition by Tompkins
- Productized and delivered IoT-enabled WES/WCS platforms across 30+ enterprise clients
- Reduced test cycles from 4 days to 2 hours through CI/CD automation; achieved 45% reduction in rework through structured release management and automated test coverage
- Led on-prem to AWS migrations for enterprise IoT/WES platforms, establishing cloud-first delivery standards
Manhattan Associates
·Jun 2006 – Dec 2007·Bangalore, IndiaSenior Software Engineer
- Enhanced WMOS functionality for large retail and distribution clients
Ocwen Financial Solutions
·Jun 2004 – May 2006·Bangalore, IndiaSoftware Engineer / Build Engineer
- Developer and build engineer for the REAL Synergy loan servicing platform
Industries
Warehouse Automation & Robotics
WES/WCS/WMS platforms for global distribution networks. Managed 60+ delivery initiatives across the full stack—from robotics integration to software PMO.
Health Sciences & Life Sciences
WCS and WES onsite deployments and support for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. Delivered warehouse execution systems across highly regulated, mission-critical environments.
Mobile Gaming & Consumer Platforms
Engineering leadership across 22 live mobile game titles. Built CI/CD, QA automation, and platform systems for globally distributed teams.
IoT & Industrial Controls
Founding team member delivering IoT-enabled warehouse execution systems from startup through acquisition. On-prem to AWS migrations at enterprise scale.
Retail & Distribution
WMOS implementation and supply chain software delivery for major retail brands. Deep familiarity with warehouse management and fulfillment operations.
Financial Services
Early-career software and build engineering for loan servicing platforms supporting major financial institutions.
Core Competencies
Delivery & Execution
Leadership & Strategy
Engineering & Platform
Client & Account Leadership
Governance & Risk
What Makes Me Different
Builder at heart — credible at every layer
Career arc from hands-on developer → build engineer → release manager → global delivery executive. I can sit with your engineers and your board in the same day, and both conversations land.
Engineering roots + P&L accountability
Rare combination: technical credibility earned on the ground, plus $80M+ portfolio ownership and C-suite partnership. No translation layer needed between strategy and execution.
Applied AI in engineering and delivery operations
Implemented GenAI PMO agents and AI-enabled engineering workflows in production—not as a pilot, as an operating model. Strongest in applied GenAI adoption and productivity at scale, not ML model development.
Full CMMI maturity journey — 0 to 5 in 3 years
Took Fortna from reactive heroics (Level 0) to optimized continuous improvement (Level 5): established PMO and governance, standardized SDLC org-wide, built KPI-driven scorecards, then automated with GenAI and AI-enabled operations. Unofficial CMMI — real outcomes.
Proven in genuine complexity
Multi-region, multi-vendor, safety-constrained environments with real stakes. Not consulting theater—direct accountability for outcomes, margin, and reliability.
Makes accountability real without blame
Creates momentum without perfect information. Comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations—CAPA, escalation, performance gaps—because results require them.
The trade-off: Not the best fit for consensus-over-decisions cultures or hands-off advisory roles. Will challenge weak thinking and unclear ownership. That's a feature, not a bug — for the right clients and employers.
Let's Connect
Open to VP Engineering, VP Delivery, engineering transformation, and technology leadership roles — as well as consulting and fractional engagements. If you're looking for someone who builds clarity, control, and momentum in complex environments—let's talk.