Professional Summary

Technology and operations professional and MBA in IT Management candidate with experience spanning software, engineering, project management, technical operations, and team leadership. Combines hands-on technology experience with business analysis, project planning, stakeholder communication, and data-driven problem solving. Experienced in translating technical and operational requirements into practical solutions, coordinating across functional teams, and evaluating technology investments against business and customer needs.

Technical, Product & Leadership Skills

• Technology: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, CloudFormation; Java, Python, C++, SQL, PHP, HTML/CSS; Linux, networking, server administration, AutoCAD.
• Business & Product Analysis: Customer and business requirements, business case development, market and pricing analysis, Microsoft Excel, data validation, process improvement, technical documentation.
• Project & Delivery: Project planning, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, budget tracking, risk assessment, technical training, Agile methods.

Technology Projects

GrainRegistry | Grain Title Tracking System

Software Development Capstone | December 2025

• Identified a need for improved traceability in agricultural grain transactions and developed a cloud-based product concept connecting producer, purchaser, ownership, and marketplace workflows.
• Designed and built a serverless AWS application using Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and Cognito to support title creation, marketplace listings, ownership transfers, verification, and role-based workflows.
• Translated user and business requirements into application workflows, data structures, validation rules, and authentication controls while maintaining verifiable transaction histories and record integrity.

AI Pricing Assistant | GrainRegistry

MBA Technology Proposal | 2026

• Developed a business and technology proposal for an AI-assisted pricing capability using USDA market data to provide producers and purchasers with current market information, pricing trends, and decision support.
• Evaluated user needs, market data, technical architecture, implementation requirements, staffing, training, monitoring, and access controls to develop a practical implementation recommendation balancing user value, feasibility, and governance.

Professional Experience

Engineering Technician | RedBuilt

March 2013 – September 2014

• Created structural component designs in AutoCAD and performed load calculations using engineering software to produce fabrication schematics.
• Coordinated technical requirements, approvals, and design revisions across engineers, architects, contractors, and production teams to ensure designs met customer and project requirements.

Project Manager & Safety Manager | Speer Mechanical

January 2012 – January 2013

• Managed logistics, staffing, budgets, and resource allocation across mechanical construction sites, coordinating tools, materials, and personnel against project schedules.
• Monitored project costs, reviewed invoices, tracked financial performance, and maintained project documentation supporting budget targets and contract requirements.
• Developed site-specific safety plans for the Downtown Hilton project, assessed risks, tracked safety metrics, and trained crews on compliance requirements.

IT Support, Physics Computing Facility | The Ohio State University

September 2008 – March 2011

• Provided Tier 1–2 technical support for 200+ users, troubleshooting workstations, network connections, laboratory systems, and custom research hardware.
• Wrote PHP scripts and contributed to a searchable repository of in-house drivers and laboratory support tools; coordinated vendors to resolve complex technical issues.

Production Director | Envision Media Group

September 2005 – September 2007

• Led technical operations for video and web production, coordinating project budgets, vendors, broadcast requirements, and client deliverables.
• Built custom RAID storage, maintained servers and networks, and developed company web platforms while managing internal and client-facing technical projects.

Coordinator, Online Course Services | Columbus State Community College

January 1998 – June 2005

• Coordinated online course services and supported a college-wide Blackboard LMS migration affecting 15,000+ faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborated with IT, instructional design teams, and 50+ faculty members on system adoption, technical training, and support for 100+ online courses.
• Developed web-based instructional tools using HTML, CSS, and ASP; created streaming media content and procedural guides to support consistent workflows.

Military Leadership

United States Army Reserve

September 1996 – April 2017

Platoon Sergeant; Section Leader; Drill Sergeant School Instructor; Drill Sergeant. Completed the U.S. Army Interior Electrician Course.

• Led soldiers in platoon and section leadership roles, coordinating people, resources, and task execution while maintaining accountability for mission requirements in fast-paced environments.
• Delivered instruction and practical training as a drill sergeant and Drill Sergeant School instructor, communicating standards and developing soldiers’ capabilities.

Ohio Army National Guard | Infantryman

April 1992 – April 1996

Education

MBA in IT Management | Western Governors University

Expected April 2027

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science | Columbus State Community College

December 2025 | Software Development

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | The Ohio State University

March 2011 | Construction Systems Management | Minor: General Business

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Earned May 2022