Engineer. Executive. Entrepreneur. Educator. Four decades spanning software development, P&L leadership, independent consulting, and six years in a high school classroom — with the highest AP Computer Science scores in Texas and globally to show for it.
Credentials
- Master of Business Administration — University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business George Kozmetsky Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science — Texas A&M University
- Institute for Managerial Leadership — UT Business School & College of Engineering
- Certified ScrumMaster — Scrum Alliance
- Certified Texas High School Educator: Computer Science — Texas Education Agency
- Certified Texas High School Educator: Mathematics — Texas Education Agency
- Certified Texas High School Educator: Speech — Texas Education Agency
- Distinguished Toastmaster — Toastmasters International highest credential awarded
- MBTI Licensed Practitioner — The Myers-Briggs Company
After more than two decades building and leading technology organizations, I stepped into a high school classroom by choice. The goal was to see the industry-education gap from the other side — and to do something about it from the inside. What I found there shapes everything I write and consult on today.
- Produced the highest AP Computer Science Principles scores in Texas and globally — 2024–25 school year
- Designed and launched a 6-week Python Programming curriculum that measurably accelerated freshman success in advanced programming courses
- Created a real-time, real-world defect tracking experience for students participating in a district AI pilot program
- Consulted with District Leadership on year-long technology curricula and evaluation of CS EdTech platforms
- Managed multi-grade (9–12) classrooms across 10 course preparations with consistently high engagement and achievement
- Sponsored the National Technology Honor Society; managed chapter finances and mentored student leadership
Subjects taught: AP Computer Science Principles · Computer Science · Advanced Mathematics · Finance
For seventeen years I ran an independent consulting firm focused on organizational transformation, technology modernization, and leadership development. Clients ranged from energy utilities to oilfield services companies to government agencies to startups. The work was varied; the through-line was always the same — helping organizations close the gap between what they were capable of and what they were actually delivering.
Transformed LCRA’s IT operations to a CI/CD model: Agile methodologies, Jira, Slack, DevOps strategy, cloud migration. Results included a 50%+ reduction in face-to-face meetings, an 88% reduction in enterprise system upgrade downtime, and a 75% reduction in project intake volume through collaborative prioritization.
Recovered $12M by turning around a failing product line. Mentored remote managers, united conflicting teams, and executed a corporate-wide leadership training program.
Generated a 20% increase in net income through cost-accounting analysis and new business strategy development. Returned the startup to profitability.
Identified critical flaws in four failed state projects, proposed and executed a process improvement initiative whose results enabled the hiring Director to be promoted.
Secured an 18% revenue increase by recovering a key customer relationship and the firm’s reputation. Worked directly with the CEO on corporate strategy, sales, marketing, R&D, and operations.
Delivered keynotes and seminars on leadership, management, public speaking, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and project management. Advised executives on conference addresses, trade show presentations, and career development.
Boundless was the second-largest worldwide manufacturer of text terminals and thin client solutions. I joined as Director of Engineering and was promoted to VP of Engineering within a year, while simultaneously co-founding a subsidiary that produced one of the most consequential product launches of my career.
- Generated $10M in revenue growth over two years through Windows-based terminal product development
- Directed design and development of leading remote management software for thin client networks
- Managed remote development teams across three concurrent products while launching a spinoff valued at $35 million
- Led software development for the company’s core product line
- Revived a stagnant product line, saving a major account and re-staffing the engineering department
- Achieved a 45% reduction in recruiting and staffing costs through process improvements
- Built the engineering organization from the ground up; achieved a 100% success rate in technology delivery
- Managed the development and market launch of the first commercially available Linux-based consumer tablet, from concept to ship
- Negotiated and secured a key Fortune 100 account
- Saved a critical customer relationship through innovative solutions to severe third-party deficiencies
NEC America gave me my first real experience leading engineering organizations at scale — across business units, time zones, and cultures — and my first direct P&L responsibility.
- Headed engineering operations with a $9M P&L across business units in the US, Japan, and Singapore
- Prevented a multi-million dollar penalty by improving operational processes and ensuring timely delivery of a failing TMN product line
- Directed ISO 9001 and 9000-3 certification efforts, enabling market launch in Europe
- Delivered TMN systems to markets in Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
- Led technical development for two Network Management Systems (21SMX, 21GTX) in C++
- Managed NMS features and a team of developers; collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver releases
The foundation. Mission-critical systems at General Dynamics, and a co-op programming assignment at Texas Instruments during my years at Texas A&M. Where a career that has never really left software began.
- Developed reusable programming tools and GUIs for flight simulation, imaging, and analysis applications
- Designed real-time simulation drivers and cockpit display interfaces
- Engineered radar algorithms into simulation environments
- Printer Division validation testing on the TI OMNI880 and 885 printers
- Coded demo ROMs, printer escape sequences, and character sets