Tech-Driven | People-Focused
Calm Under Fire
From Special Forces ops to fintech platforms moving billions, I lead where failure isn’t an option. I simplify chaos, stay calm under pressure, and help teams excel—whether the mission’s digital or physical.
Clarity, Trust, Impact
I build teams that thrive on clarity, trust, and accountability. I lead with Ranger discipline and deep empathy—removing blockers and fostering environments where engineers own outcomes, grow, and deliver scalable, high-impact results.
Rooted in What Matters
Outside work, I explore ideas, places, and challenges—with my family, my Weimaraner, and a restless curiosity. These moments keep me grounded and focused on what matters most: people—the force behind every breakthrough.
Milestones Along the Way
At Dayforce Wallet in St. Petersburg, Florida, I partnered with product, design, and engineering leaders to align on growth strategy and delivery priorities—enabling same-day pay for over 840K users and driving scalable, human-centered fintech innovation.
During my graduate studies at Thomas University, a small school in southwest Georgia, I balanced leadership, work, and family responsibilities. Walking in convocation reminded me that growth isn’t always linear—steady learning amid real-life demands can still move you forward.
In 2001, I climbed Springer Mountain—the southern gateway of the Appalachian Trail—for a quiet reset. That trailhead marked a turning point, grounding me in motion, reflection, and the discipline to rebuild when life had lost direction.
Graduating with Ranger Class 6-95 at Fort Benning, Georgia, shaped how I lead—calm in pressure, clear in chaos, and committed to standards that hold even when tested. That training still echoes through how I coach teams and deliver under stress.
At Aldershot Garrison—home of the British Army’s airborne forces—I earned foreign jump wings alongside officers from 10th SFG(A). As the junior sergeant in the group, I learned that trust and humility can bridge any gap in rank, culture, or title.
At Camp Darby, a U.S. Army post tucked between Pisa and Livorno in coastal Italy, I operated encrypted HF burst comms in an AN/TSC-99 shelter. Those long hours taught me that precision and accountability matter—whether you’re securing battlefield traffic or scaling cloud platforms.