Product manager with expertise in driving business growth through data-driven strategies. Demonstrated success in delivering innovative solutions and managing cross-functional teams for timely, budget-compliant product launches.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
Ailevate / Ankura
Ashburn
09.2025 - Current
Managed cross-functional collaboration to ensure design alignment with client specifications.
Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in engineering outputs.
Managed a team of 10 engineers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure quality control standards.
Collaborated with QA teams to ensure thorough testing before deployment.
Integrated automated assessment software using CI/CD processes to support continuous operation.
Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment to cloud platforms.
Developed engineering processes to enhance workflow efficiency and team productivity.
Coordinated software release schedules with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Facilitated meetings to discuss release strategies and address potential risks.
Managed version control processes to ensure software integrity and compliance.
Deployed code changes from source control management repositories such as GitHub and Bitbucket.
Reported defects using tracking tools such as JIRA and tracked their resolution status.
Utilized ALM, QC tools such as JIRA and HP Quality Center for tracking defects, issues reported during the testing process.
Front End Engineering Manager
Ailevate / Ankura
Ashburn
02.2025 - 09.2025
Led cross-functional teams to enhance engineering project delivery processes.
Developed and implemented engineering standards and best practices for projects.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.
Managed resource allocation and project timelines effectively across multiple initiatives.
Championed innovation by integrating emerging technologies into engineering solutions.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure product prototypes were completed in a timely manner.
Conducted regular performance reviews with employees, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies and engineering practices, positioning the company as a leader in innovation.
Monitored and reported on engineering project progress to senior management, providing insights and recommendations to optimize performance.
Developed and executed strategic plans for the engineering department, aligning with overall company objectives and driving technological advancements.
Led a cross-functional team of engineers to develop highly scalable web applications using modern technologies such as Java, ReactJS, NodeJS.
Utilized defect tracking systems such as JIRA to monitor bug resolution progress.
Created dashboards using various tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, to track project progress and milestones.
Managing Director
Ankura Consulting
Washington
01.2022 - 02.2025
Defines and executes on roadmap for multi-year program for feature development and requirements consolidation for operational efficiency, minimized client feature redundancies and enhanced technical solution by defining and implementing a user requirements management framework
Responsible for the development of proprietary analytic software and solution packages for clients across multiple verticals - full lifecycle product management from feature and functionality requests through managed service management and expansion of use cases and customer base
Leads projects across verticals and manages cross-functional teams while providing coordination with internal resources and external partners and prospects, leading technical presentations and demonstrations to these groups
Acts as technical thought leadership for high-value clients and prospects, providing advisement through product adoption and integrating feedback into product roadmap
Director of Analytics
Noragh Data Analytics
Eastville
01.2016 - 01.2022
Developed analytic frameworks and supporting data for a proprietary Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
Oversaw the identification and management of data sources to support analytic frameworks for industry driven solution packages
Developed product roadmaps and strategy for real-time unstructured analytic capabilities in liaison with product management and product engineering teams
Enhanced data mining capability by implementing strategies and go-to-market servicing offerings throughout various applications and industries (financial services, aviation, and insurance)
Supported program driven presentations, demonstrations, pilot projects, and small-scale software employments by developing analytic constructs to drive company growth and secure new business opportunities
Managed strategic business partnerships and data foundation to support business intelligence systems which facilitate the rapid harvesting of business insights that improve decision making processes
Program Manager
Boeing Intelligence and Analytics (formerly Boeing Company, IIS)
Annapolis Junction
01.2011 - 01.2016
Spearheaded the creation of analytic applications, such as Boeing Building Element Statistical Tool and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) TAC Document Key Terms Generation Tool to identify, monitor and reduce associated workplace injuries at BCA manufacturing sites
Established government and commercial market for proprietary decision logic and case management tools
Facilitated executive touch points (Presented in Tableau) with the Vice President of the Manufacturing and Safety Division of BCA on a weekly basis
Formulated technology and reporting process that redefined analysis of proprietary safety data and operational analytic practices within the Manufacturing and Safety Division of BCA
Lead Program Integrator
Landmark Technologies Incorporated
Vienna
01.2010 - 01.2011
Functioned as advisor of Department of Defense manager, offering objective-based information to aid in making decisions on administrative and programmatic aspects of operations and management
Generated outlines of life cycle cost analysis of projects, as well as providing cost-benefit and economic reviews on current and projected programs
Operations Officer (TS/SCI)
United States Army, Task Force Gold
Camp Liberty
01.2008 - 01.2010
Provided full leadership of teams, consisting of Civil Affairs, Engineering Reconnaissance, Ground Assault Convoy, Quality Assurance/Control Cell, and Civil Military Operations with Iraqi assistance cell
Served as a driving force behind the development of policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies and local national contractors for eight different engineer task force across Multinational Division Baghdad
Administered the infrastructure reconstruction projects of the government of Iraq with worth $150M, as well as taking charge of designing standards, specifications and managing of the $96M budget for hiring and paying 4,500 local national workers
Outlined and managed program portfolio of 193 reconstruction and essential service projects with more than $44M
Completed the 196 vertical and horizontal construction projects, while closely interfaced with all contract to strict compliance with policy in funding, invoicing payments, and project close out
Intelligence Officer
United States Army
Fort Polk
01.2006 - 01.2008
Gathered and disseminated intelligence to support operations and protect the force across a full spectrum of operations, while merging all intelligence data into mission planning and synchronized construction efforts.
Executed research and analysis of security documents to keep the broader organization informed on threat activities and trends, while implementing a self-development program to train the section on counter-insurgency threats.
Coordinated the processing of over 100 security clearances.
Platoon Leader
Vertical Construction Platoon, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
01.2006 - 12.2006
Supervised construction of life support for 1,000-person camp, including motor pools and dining facility, ensuring timely completion and operational readiness
Controlled logistical planning and prepared requirements for nationwide material delivery, monitoring daily progress to meet construction deadlines
Organizational Maintenance Leader
United State Army, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
01.2005 - 01.2006
Led all project phases of construction projects worth $4M.
Managed quality control/quality assurance for projects, identifying risks on construction site in Ramadi for 40 personnel
Communicated security measures to subordinates for all combat outposts to enhance operational safety
Education
Certificate - Prompt Engineering For ChatGPT
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
11-2023
Certificate - ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
09-2023
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
01-2004
Skills
Quality assurance and management
Software testing and standards
Defect tracking systems
Continuous integration and CI/CD
Agile methodologies
Software development as a service (SaaS)
Technical roadmap development
Product development and project management
Planning and coordination
Team leadership and development
Collaboration and performance evaluation
Strategic planning and thinking
Problem solving skills
Jira proficiency and administration
Confluence documentation
Military Awards
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Combat Action Badge (2)
President of the United States Coin of Excellence
Military Experience
United States Army, Task Force Gold, Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq, Operations Officer (TS/SCI), 01/01/08, 12/31/10, Provided full leadership of teams, consisting of Civil Affairs, Engineering Reconnaissance, Ground Assault Convoy, Quality Assurance/Control Cell, and Civil Military Operations with Iraqi assistance cell., Served as a driving force behind the development of policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies and local national contractors for eight difference engineer task force across Multinational Division Baghdad., Administered the infrastructure reconstruction projects of the government of Iraq with worth $150M, as well as taking charge of designing standards, specifications and managing of the $96M budget for hiring and paying 4,500 local national workers., Outlined and managed program portfolio of 193 reconstruction and essential service projects with more than $44M., Completed the 196 vertical and horizontal construction projects, while closely interfaced with all contract to strict compliance with policy in funding, invoicing payments, and project close out.
United States Army, Fort Polk, LA, USA, Intelligence Officer, 01/01/06, 12/31/08, Held responsibility for intelligence gathering and disseminating to support operations and protect the force across a full spectrum of operations, while merging all intelligence data to mission planning, synchronized construction efforts, and supported the organization’s tactical operations center., Performed research and analysis of security documents to keep the broader organization current on threat activities and trends, while implemented self-development program to train the section on the complexities of the counter-insurgency threat., Coordinated on the processing of more than 100 security clearances.
Vertical Construction Platoon, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion, Multi-national Forces, Iraq, Platoon Leader, 01/01/06, 12/31/06, Strategically supervised the construction process of life support for a 1,000-person camp, including motor pools, dining facility, and life support., Effectively controlled the logistical planning stage and preparing necessary requirements to deliver materials across the country, as well as monitoring the daily progress for building the camp.
United States Army, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion, Iraq, Organizational Maintenance Leader, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Assumed full responsibility in spearheading all project phases of construction projects worth $4M., Actively communicated with subordinates regarding security measures for all combat outposts., Drove efforts in managing quality control/quality assurance for all projects, while determined risks on the construction site within the city of Ramadi for 40 personnel.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
Ailevate / Ankura
09.2025 - Current
Front End Engineering Manager
Ailevate / Ankura
02.2025 - 09.2025
Managing Director
Ankura Consulting
01.2022 - 02.2025
Director of Analytics
Noragh Data Analytics
01.2016 - 01.2022
Program Manager
Boeing Intelligence and Analytics (formerly Boeing Company, IIS)
01.2011 - 01.2016
Lead Program Integrator
Landmark Technologies Incorporated
01.2010 - 01.2011
Operations Officer (TS/SCI)
United States Army, Task Force Gold
01.2008 - 01.2010
Intelligence Officer
United States Army
01.2006 - 01.2008
Platoon Leader
Vertical Construction Platoon, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion