How I Lead
Tech-Driven | People-Focused
I lead global engineering teams anchored in trust, clarity, and focus. I simplify complexity so people and systems can scale. Years of leading under pressure shaped that mindset. Adventures with my family and our Weimaraner, Jaeger, keeps me grounded.
Milestones That Shaped My Leadership
Discipline and Precision
At Camp Darby, a U.S. Army post near Pisa, Italy, I operated encrypted HF burst communications in an AN/TSC-99 shelter. Long nights demanded precision and accountability—principles that still guide my work, from battlefield networks to the systems I lead today.
Earning Trust Abroad
At Aldershot Garrison, home of the British Army’s airborne forces, I earned foreign jump wings alongside officers from the 10th SFG(A). As a junior sergeant, I learned humility, respect, and that credibility bridges rank, culture, and title.
Composure in Chaos
Ranger Class 6-95 taught me to lead when clarity is scarce: break problems into steps, communicate directly, stay calm. That training guides how I coach teams—not by avoiding pressure but by moving through it with purpose.
Finding Clarity on the Trail
In 2001, I climbed Springer Mountain, the southern gateway to the Appalachian Trail. Those quiet Georgia woods showed that balance takes intention. Stepping back, even briefly, creates clarity to move forward.
Progress Over Perfection
Graduate studies at Thomas University reinforced a hard truth: leadership demands persistence, not perfection. Balancing coursework, work, and family taught me to value steady progress over ideal conditions. Every detour moves you forward if you learn from it.
Scaling Systems That Empower People
At Dayforce, I partnered with product, design, and engineering leaders to shape the growth strategy for Dayforce Wallet, a real-time pay platform serving over 850K users. We shipped at scale, balancing innovation and compliance, and built teams that delivered with confidence, clarity, and accountability.
Shipping with Confidence
In Fall 2025, our iSeatz team gathered in New Orleans for iReunitez—a three-day event with strategy sessions, service projects, and a paddleboat celebration on the Mississippi. These shared moments build the connection distributed teams need to thrive. Collaboration happens through screens, but face-to-face time reminds us why the work matters.