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Chief Product and Technology Officer

Building Intelligence

Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

» Drive product innovation and growth through a robust roadmap focused on emerging technologies, customer-centric design, and market differentiation. » Oversee engineering, product management, and design teams to accelerate velocity, improve operational efficiency, and ensure scalable architecture. » Champion data-driven decision-making and agile methodologies to enhance product delivery, reduce time-to-market, and ensure high-quality releases. » Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Strategic Product Advisor

Plan Forward

May 2024 - Current (2 years)

» Launched K-12 planning and monitoring solution, leading early-stage product strategy, prototyping, and market validation for a new SaaS solution tailored to the EdTech market. » Conducted deep market research and competitive analysis to inform product vision and go-to-market positioning. » Guided the development and testing of prototypes to validate product-market fit and ensure the solution addressed real-world district and school needs. » Advised on scalable processes and operational systems to support long-term growth. » Currently serving in a fractional capacity, advising on product direction, coaching team members, and helping to ensure operational continuity and strategic alignment.

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Founder

Epic Growth Solutions

Feb 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)

» Interviews and Analysis: Conducted thorough interviews and analyses of product management processes, team structures, and decision-making practices to identify strengths and areas for improvement. » Strategic Improvements: Identified and implemented opportunities to enhance the overall effectiveness of the product organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands. » Team and Process Evaluation: Provided insightful guidance on evaluating and optimizing teams and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. » Global Experience: Worked with global SaaS companies, bringing a diverse perspective and understanding of different markets and customer needs.

Head of Product - Studer Education

Huron

Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Spearheaded establishment of robust product management function aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving sustainable growth. Oversaw team of product managers, client support specialists, and business analysts and orchestrated strategic initiatives to accelerate company growth and bolster market presence. » Surpassed expectations by achieving 140% of planned growth (80% YoY increase) through meticulous planning and execution. » Launched new product offerings, ensuring market relevance and competitive advantage. » Stabilized existing solutions, enhanced user experiences, and fostered client satisfaction. » Played pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving organizational success. » I

Vice President Of Product Management

Blackboard K

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (2 years)

Responsible for $100M K-12 Community Engagement Platform line of business, reaching 50% of U.S. public school districts and students. Orchestrated market and quantitative analysis and product strategy and planning for market-leading suite of technologies focused on communications in K-12 education market. Understood market and competitive environment, identified opportunities for competitive advantage, and collaborated cross-organizationally to define and launch products. Served on deal teams for both when Blackboard merged with Anthology in 2021 and then as Anthology’s K-12 Community Engagement Platform line was acquired by Finalsite in 2022. » Drove solution definition and superb go-to-market activities in support of meeting and exceeding

Sr. Director Product Management

Blackboard K

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (5 years)

Senior Product Manager

Blackboard K

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (5 years)

Managed full product lifecycle for rapidly growing SaaS business. Re-architected core application and successfully migrated 1,500+ accounts while maintaining industry-leading revenue retention and client satisfaction (95%+). Developed two new adjacent solutions to secure competitive position and accelerate revenue growth. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, market and technology expertise, and pragmatic product management approach to quickly align and inspire teams to deliver customer-centric outcomes. Schoolwires was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine consecutive years (2007-2015) before its successful exit through acquisition by Blackboard in May 2015.

Senior Manager, Sales Operations; Manager, Sales Engineering

Blackboard K

Jan 2007 - Dec 2013 (7 years)

Provided superior support to sales efforts by participating in online and on-site client presentations. Improved methods to hire, manage, and train sales engineers and product specialists to be client-facing product experts. Authored and delivered effective product training to sales representatives, leading to increased sales achievement. Maintained and customized Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Experlogix, TAS Dealmaker, and other software to support sales organization, including custom programming of mobile web apps

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Proprietor

Soft Sands

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008 (7 years)

Innovated and managed strategic direction of company and operations, achieving growth under strict budgetary constraints. Designed and developed dynamic websites and applications for small businesses and received consistently outstanding reviews for results. Improved procedures to manage retail space providing Internet access and computer and cell phone sales and repair.

Micros Programmer and Service Technician

Digital Control Systems Inc MICROS POS

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (4 years)

Provided highly reviewed on-site and remote hardware and software support for MICROS Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions. Integrated numerous solutions to improve efficiency in programming MICROS POS Systems and Crystal Reports. Improved on-site training and support for restaurant staff and management, greatly reducing training time and related administrative costs. Prioritized and responded to multiple trouble tickets for support requests while operating under strict deadlines and heavy workload. Delivered server-and application-related helpdesk support and training to internal and external clients.

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Web Developer

Nittany Link Inc

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (3 years)

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Web Developer

Lewistown Computer Workshop

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (2 years)

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