CTO | Advisor | Builder
I am an engineering leader specializing in foundational rigor and transformative growth at enterprise scale. From engineering high-availability systems for billions of users to leading global organizations of 750+ staff, I drive technical transformation and sustained business value through agile aligned autonomy.
The Journey
Executive Leadership
Directing enterprise technology strategy and innovation roadmaps. Modernizing core capabilities and pioneering advanced data and AI integration across a massive global footprint to power the future of retail and pharmacy.
Strategic Advisement
Board Member for WBA Digital & IT Solutions and Executive Advisor for Dynatrace. Bridging complex digital and physical ecosystems to support global retail locations and high-availability enterprise technology architectures.
Massive Scale Ecosystems
Directed high-impact engineering teams to build and operate messaging platforms powering Facebook and Instagram. Led the delivery of robust, high-availability systems supporting 2 billion+ MAUs and processing billions of messages daily.
DevOps & Cloud Native Leadership
Led global engineering organizations to transform DevOps and cloud strategies across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Drove organizational success through talent development, technology roadmapping, and budget management to deliver operational excellence and enterprise-scale innovation.
Hands-On Systems Engineering
The foundation of my technical rigor. Led full lifecycle software development for mission-critical systems, introducing modern CI/CD and quality engineering practices. Authored four technical papers and delivered cutting-edge R&D where failure is not an option.
Guiding Philosophies & Principles
To ensure investments in technology efficiently deliver meaningful, measurable value, I rely on foundational excellence and a hands-on "builder" mentality. I scale high-performance teams by empowering engineers to unlock creativity while executing against strategic goals.
- Bridging scalable data architectures with custom agentic AI workflows. Driven by a pragmatic approach to deliver practical, enterprise-grade solutions that automate complexity and unlock measurable business value.
- Fostering a talent-dense, ever-improving organization through continuous learning, development, and relentless innovation.
- Implementing Agile Aligned Autonomy by establishing strong alignment, decentralized decision-making, and safe failure vectors.
- Operating with relentless Customer Centricity by understanding the business context before applying engineering excellence.
Beyond the Code
Outside the terminal, I’m based in beautiful Upstate New York. When I’m not architecting systems, I can usually be found on the sidelines watching my daughter play soccer. I am also an avid traveler and enjoy collecting and sharing a good bottle of wine with friends.