Entrepreneur, Enterprise Developer
I focus on the people involved with technology and technology’s role within the enterprise; not as a replacement for individuals, but as a tool to empower users, build relationships and drive business strategy. I walk in both the business and the technology world and help organizations build technology strategies that include product, marketing, content, and community.
As a technologist and application architect, my passion lies in working with teams to design right-sized solutions for projects of all sizes and keeping an eye towards process improvement, agile development, and professionalism.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve designed and implemented Microsoft-based (.NET) web technologies and developed custom solutions for a wide variety of organizations.
Summary of Qualifications
- Passionate about planning and building right-sized solutions with an eye towards human interaction, process improvement, iterative development, and professionalism.
- 15+ years of practical C# and .NET experience building object-oriented web applications, automation tools, and framework libraries. 20+ years development and system integration experience.
- Masters of Business Administration and Bachelors of Management Science from Baker University; Summa Cum Laude graduate in both programs.
- Committed to constant learning and the improvement of myself and those around me in aspects of business, management, and development.
Professional Experience
remBrand Sports, Inc. o/a VIKTRE, Toronto, Ontario
Chief Technology Officer, June 2015 - Present
- Chief architect and developer of the VIKTRE collaboration and publishing platforms as well as integrations with product acquisitions and subsidiaries.
- Focused on technology, financial, and content roadmaps for all aspects of the organization’s international operations.
- Research and development with a focus on sports entertainment, fan acquisition and engagement, and bleeding edge technology features to drive adoption for sports fans and enthuasists in every major market in the world.
- For the VIKTRE fan engagement platforms: helping athletes connect and engage with fans and share revenue opportunities with VIKTRE, sponsors, and unique business partners.
- For the VIKTRE athlete community platforms: helping athletes connect with peers, mentors, sponsorships, and charities across the globe in a secure ecosystem.
Tracky, Inc., Las Vegas, NV/Wichita, KS
Vice President, Development, May 2012 – Present
- Senior developer and architect overseeing all development and technology consultancy projects for the organization.
- Development focused on building responsive web applications (front-end and back-end) based on the .net technology stack, JavaScript, and the latest HTML5 standards. Creative work with bleeding edge libraries and UI/UX techniques.
- Focused on building technology and business relationships with technology partners, contractors, and customers.
- Currently leading and mentoring a mixed skill team of contractors, internal staff, and interns working across 8-10 concurrent projects for internal use and Tracky customers.
Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
Information Architect, Student Achievement, Aug 2001 – May 2012
- Responsible for all web architecture direction and implementations at an enterprise level.
- Strategic architect and developer of an enterprise-wide incident tracking and reporting system to allow better visibility and training opportunities within the district.
- Extensive research and development integrating applications into the classroom workflow, specifically at the elementary and early childhood levels.
- Key architect and developer of grading and reporting applications for PreK to grade 5, approx. 25,000 students and 5,000 teachers. Process improvement reduced grade returns to same-day and saved the district over 500,000$US per year.
- Strategic partner for planning for future needs for back office, core business (K-12 classroom/education), and public consumer customers.
ActiveMatrix Solutions, Rose Hill, KS
Owner, Mar 1999 - Dec 2001
- Provided technology consulting services in and around the Wichita, KS metro area.
- Focused on technology migration and implementation planning, web development, LAN/WAN networking, and customized training (classroom and individual) with a small, diverse team.
- Active member in the Rose Hill and Wichita Chambers of Commerce and local community organizations.
Aero-Mach Labs, Inc., Wichita, KS
Information Services, May 1997 - Dec 2000
- Experience working with AIX Unix servers, WYSE terminals, and multi-operating system networks.
- Experience developing SMB applications with Delphi (for Windows) and C/C programming languages (in a *NIX environment).
Magic Technologies, Inc., Wichita, KS
President/CEO, Apr 1994 - Feb 1999
- Computer consulting focused on custom hardware and software solutions for home and small businesses in the Midwestern United States.
- Partner with Microsoft Corp. during Windows 98 rollout, working with local and national press agencies for implementation guidance and publicity.
- Active member in the Wichita Chamber of Commerce and local community organizations.
Education
Baker University, Wichita, KS
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2006 - 2007
- Graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude.
- Research focusing on human computer interaction (HCI) and using technology as a means of process improvement while maintaining and refocusing staff and team members.
Baker University, Wichita, KS
Bachelors of Management Science, 2004 - 2005
- Graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude.
- In the 99th percentile for outgoing comprehensive exam (highest score in graduating class and historically).
- Research focused on applying “corporate style” change management and process improvement techniques in non-traditional environments (public K-12 education).
Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS
International Business, 1999 - 2001
- Dean’s Honors for academic excellence.
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors society.
- Research focused on business law and international policy related to technology and communications.
Patents
Method and Apparatus for Distributing and Correlating Collaborative Communications
Patent # US 61/723,200
Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements
Cloud4SMB, August 26, 2013
Session: Cloud Migration Strategies for Startups and SMB
Discussion, case study, and panel to present how Tracky migrated from a traditional self-managed rack infrastructure to a full cloud-based, virtualized environment with CloudSigma. Topics included cost analysis, security, virtualization technologies, and implementation best practices.
Follow-up articles and interviews:
The Importance of Flexibility in Cloud Migration by Rich Steeves (TMCnet Managing Editor)
SSDs Transform Cloud Economics by Mike Vizard (Independent IT Blogger)
Tracky Finds Flexible, Cost-Effective Public Cloud with CloudSigma for Social Collaboration Software by BusinessWire (General PR)