About Me
I'm a technologist by training, but I don't view technology as a solution by itself - it's one tool that can be used to solve problems and improve operations.
Over 35 years, I've worked at every level of software development: writing code, designing systems, leading teams, and serving as CTO. Some of my favorite successes don't involve technology at all - they're founded in understanding goals, solving problems, and helping people navigate change.
What I Bring to the Table
Strategic Clarity: Frameworks for determining what's actually important and delivers real value - not just what's technically interesting.
Sustainable Architecture: Design approaches that enable long-term success, not quick fixes that become tomorrow's technical debt.
Human-Centered Change: Helping teams and organizations adopt new ways of working without the friction that kills good initiatives.
Practical AI: Using AI to accelerate and amplify teams - not replace wisdom. I've seen real speed gains in design and execution, but I've also seen what happens when organizations let AI drive without human judgment in the loop.
My Background
I've built and led enterprise SaaS platforms, delivered integrations with Fortune 500 companies, and helped startups figure out what to build first. Currently, I lead Product Management at Orases, where we create custom software solutions for clients across industries.
I wrote my first line of production code in 1990. Since then, I've been a developer, architect, CTO, and product leader. I've watched brilliant systems fail because no one could agree on what success looked like. And I've seen simple solutions thrive because the team got the basics right.
My Take on AI
AI is a powerful tool, not a magic bullet. The organizations that win won't be those that adopt fastest - they'll be those that adopt wisely, keeping human reasoning and conversation at the center.
I've seen teams achieve 3x faster design cycles using AI tools. Real gains. Real acceleration. But I've also seen teams produce mountains of AI-generated content that nobody reads, AI-assisted code that nobody understands, and AI-driven decisions that nobody can explain.
The difference isn't the tool. It's the approach.
Let's Connect
If you're a business owner or founder thinking through a technology decision - whether to build, buy, modernize, implement AI, or rethink your approach entirely - I'd welcome the conversation.