Multifaceted IT and emerging technology professional with extensive experience advising federal agencies on AI and cybersecurity initiatives. Proven track record in securing funding for innovative projects and collaborating with executive teams to shape IT strategy across various defense and health sectors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Consulting and Advisory
NAVY, ARMY, CACI
Summit County
01.2023 - Current
Secured funding for Leolabs AI to advance next-gen SAT tracking within NAVWAR.
Obtained neural AI funding through defense tech incubator linked to NATO.
Acquired diverse funding sources to support initial project development.
Developed and managed multiple offensive AI projects.
Established banking and investment partnerships to create capital base for various initiatives.
Collaborated with legislature to implement programs with national, state, and local impact.
Engaged with Nightwing, an AI spinout from Raytheon.
Passed policy for defense innovation fund in Ohio.
AI Consultant
Bison Technology Services
Falls Church
01.2023 - 02.2026
Advise Navy, Defense Health, and Army Innovation teams.
Work with the Red Hat AI.
Focus on AI Drone Technologies in various domains.
Advised Pryon ( CDAO Favorite) - IRS contract
Advised Samba Nova Systems.
Advised Skylark AI- c4 RAG
Former Intel).
Brought various investment strategies for technology categories.
Helped execute an acute investment strategy with dual use focus for multiple agencies and system integrators.
Capture Manager - DoD, IC, Space (Cyber and AI)
Seventh Sense Consulting
Falls Church
01.2023 - 01.2024
Partnerships with Alaskan natives, large consulting firms, systems integrators.
Worked with ATARC and internal team on CDAO Responsible AI Learning Mgmt.
Working on best in class support services inside various DOD components.
Expanding their Space Footprint outside of NASA to include SDA (Space Development Agency) and SpaceForce.
Interfaced with ASI ( CDAO contractor).
DLA IDIQ W/ team partner EY.
Market and Financial Analysis.
Grant management.
IC work
Seventh Sense Consulting (SSC) specializes in Acquisition program management of GWAC and IDIQ in the federal government including NITAAC CIO SP3, DTRA, NASA AWASS, FAA EFAST, HUD, FEMA, Washington Headquarters Service, F35 Program, Bell Texitron.
Developed capture strategies for competitive bids and proposals.
Partner
Cutting Edge Consulting
San Francisco
01.2018 - 01.2023
Developed AI Mental Health Engine for PTSD in Veterans.
Clinical Trials for PTSD with VA.
Marketed Neural Chips in sync with the CHIPS Act.
Programmable Olfactory Chips
Tactical Edge Platforms
Biomimetic Swarm Drones
Space Data and Infrastructure as a Service
LEOLabs AI - Space Satellite Tracking/Traffic Management
Cutting Edge Consulting worked with various VC and emerging tech companies spun up out of technology transfer offices including Stanford, Berkeley, UC Davis, University of Michigan, MIT, DARPA, UNC, Duke etc.
VP Health Vector Solutions
Digital Map Products
Orange County
01.2019 - 01.2020
Developed a programmatic interface for local county vector teams.
Helped integrate AI into communicable diffusion patterns and enhance products.
Won $3m PILOT with Santa Clara County.
Won $2m PILOT with Orange County.
Used novel geofencing capability to provide resilient mesh for state disease resiliency.
Worked with product teams to hone solution offering, as it pertains to public health compliance.
Updated Product to include DoD DTRA and NIST security guidance.
Digital Map Products was a geospatial ESRI competitor that utilized geospatial, GPS, Assessor data, and other data inference to provide edge computing you can use to stop vector proliferation.
Grew recurring revenue 1000% year over year, achieving $5M through targeted channel strategies and partnerships.
Scoped $5B navy shipyard modernization project, aligning resources and timelines to meet strategic defense goals.
Teamed with open source IT awards, contributing to $8M in contract wins with Spinvi and CACI.
Acquired mobile partnerships for fed stack.
$5M award on various IT service subs.
Worked on various agency proposals with prime teams.
Helped build out the Fed Team.
Shadow Soft is an open source channel VAR and an exclusive channel partner of Red Hat, Chef, and a number of other open source automation tech companies.
Mobile GTM (Mobile Lead) - DoD, Civilian, Healthcare
Red Hat Public Sector
Washington
04.2015 - 04.2016
Coordinated 3rd party VAR to launch targeted lead generation campaigns, increasing engagement with key prospects.
Effectively built and customized the RHMAP as a shared service to be implemented as part of an MCOE (Mobile Center of Excellence).
Set up systems integrator partnerships to specialize in mobile (preferred mobile partners).
Vice Chair for ATARC Mobile Backend as a Service working group.
Worked with account executives across Public Sector to strategize mobile into each of their accounts.
Headed up team to win a $2m BAA for DHS S&T Directorate.
Collaborated with DHA Account team to implement a mobile center of excellence concept within NAVY.
Collaborated with HHS OIG CTO to implement mobile first strategy for inspectors and auditors, improving field operations.
Set up partnerships with NIC to implement RHMAP MCOE into 30 state agencies.
Worked with DHS OCIO to implement RHMAP as a shared service (pilot).
Developed a $50 million pipeline over a 10-month period.
Worked with Public Sector BD Teams to insert our technology into large SI innovation labs (Booze, Deloitte).
Partnered with mobile business unit and security components to enhance mobile platforms for public sector use.
Built out plan for utilizing Apple Research and Health kits for use in clinical and health care related capacities.
Government Manager - Federal and Key Accounts (2013 - 2015) Healthcare (2011-2014)
MobileSmith (SmartOnline)
Durham
11.2011 - 04.2015
Developed and managed Federal vertical, driving strategic initiatives to enhance market presence.
Implemented and facilitated complex, multi team strategy sessions for federal and healthcare clients.
Successfully sold into Navy, DHA, DISA, EEOC, NLRB etc.
Took revenue from $0 to $15M ARR in 3 years.
Accounted for 60% of all revenue company wide.
Grew current pipeline to over $10m dollars, a 400% increase from prior year.
Established contracting strategy, including sub strategy and strategic relationships with GWAC and IDIQ contract holders.
Cultivated relationships with IT Systems Integrators, federal innovation teams, and agency OCIO offices to foster collaboration and expand service offerings.
Headed up partner development with health innovation teams.
Expanded customer roster to over 80 healthcare systems, increasing market share and client engagement.
Designed product literature, sales demos, pricing, and capabilities statements.
Interfaced with internal development, product, and executive teams to drive roadmap Requirements based on customer needs and competitive analysis.
Implemented Deltek Govwin for contract and opportunity analysis.
Helped establish our consulting practices group (creative, resource assessment, implementation, ongoing best practice management).
Set up international channel sales relationships in Australia, Canada, and South Africa.
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
RealUp.com and Contaks.com
Raleigh
01.2010 - 11.2011
Grew revenue 1000% year over year, $1mk annual recurring.
Identified and secured high-value prospects, enhancing sales pipeline.
Identified and implemented advertising agency relationships.
Designed and implemented sponsorship program, acquiring all national sponsors for RealUp.com.
Created pricing and ad specs for all media packages and offerings.
Implementation of Salesforce.com and Highrise, Basecamp.
Used customer feedback to guide product design and define feature set.
Utilized internal database to create ongoing drip marketing campaigns.
Created presentation, pitch, and value proposition for Contaks.com, effectively communicating brand value.
Actively solicited and presented to investors for our second round of financing. Secured $1.5m.
Acquired national listing partners for content.
RealUp.com and Contaks.com are startup internet sites located in Raleigh focused on commercial real estate listings.
Consultant (Sales Implementation)
Parthenon Capital
Chapel Hill
11.2008 - 11.2010
Consulted on local and regional sales initiatives for portfolio of home media company acquired by Parthenon Capital, driving targeted sales strategies.
Identified growth opportunities and profit centers for portfolio companies, enhancing strategic planning.
Trained and hired inside sales team.
Identified vertical markets for local and regional sales.
Implemented Salesforce CRM for company wide use.
Built out our advertising agency partner programs.
Hired and trained 4 regional managers for local and regional sales in NYC, Chicago, Boston, and LA.
Interfaced with upper management to deliver analytics, expectations, costing, and sales ratios for informed decision-making.
Hired and trained internal sales manager for ongoing sales management.
Vice President of Sales & Development
Starpoint Digital Media Network
Chapel Hill
04.2006 - 09.2008
Managed inside and outside sales force of 5 sales reps to drive revenue growth.
Executed business development strategies to penetrate new markets.
Developed strategic relationships with partners (ad agencies, gyms, resellers) to expand market reach.
Analyzed sales rep performance and implemented adjustments to enhance outcomes.
Strategizing and development of sales action plans and analysis of industries for targeting.
Developed and implemented cross-channel marketing plans.
Developed creative campaigns with clients, taking a consultative sales role.
Contract development as it pertains to price points and industry standards.
Successfully solicited 2nd round financing of $800,000.
Starpoint was a startup specializing in out-of-home digital media within high end fitness clubs throughout the southeast US.
Education
BBA - Finance
Kent State University
Skills
Offensive AI projects
Defense policy writing
AI drone technologies
Capture strategy development
Financial analysis
Federal contracting
Open Source Technologies
Emerging Technology
Application Identification, Workflows
Market research
Business development
Effective communication
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Cultural awareness
Innovation leadership
Clubs Memberships Working Groups
Various DARPA working groups (Zero Point, Quantum Computing, Directed Energy)
Advanced Technology and Research Center Working Groups - Zero Trust, Responsible AI
National Defense Industrial Association - Supply Chain Assuredness, Contested Logistics
Quantum Computing Association
SpaceForce Association
NIST Supply Chain Zero Trust Meta Framework
Navy Association
Directed Energy Association
Venture Capital Association
NIST Cybersecurity COE
Timeline
AI Consulting and Advisory
NAVY, ARMY, CACI
01.2023 - Current
AI Consultant
Bison Technology Services
01.2023 - 02.2026
Capture Manager - DoD, IC, Space (Cyber and AI)
Seventh Sense Consulting
01.2023 - 01.2024
VP Health Vector Solutions
Digital Map Products
01.2019 - 01.2020
Partner
Cutting Edge Consulting
01.2018 - 01.2023
Channel Manager - DoD/Civilian Manager
ShadowSoft
04.2016 - 11.2018
Mobile GTM (Mobile Lead) - DoD, Civilian, Healthcare
Red Hat Public Sector
04.2015 - 04.2016
Government Manager - Federal and Key Accounts (2013 - 2015) Healthcare (2011-2014)