About Me
Professional Summary
My professional journey is a story of continuous growth-beginning as a junior developer, evolving through technical expertise and leadership, and culminating in strategic business roles shaped by an Executive MBA. Each step has deepened my knowledge and broadened my perspective, empowering me to bridge technology and business strategy to drive innovation, transformation, and measurable value.
Career Journey
As a lifelong learner with a deep passion for technology and its transformative power in business, I began my career as a web developer before progressing to roles as a web systems analyst and, most recently, a senior business systems analyst. Throughout this journey, I have consistently taken on unofficial leadership responsibilities—often guiding teams, mentoring colleagues, and even hiring team members to ensure project success, despite not always holding formal managerial titles. My hands-on experience in leading and building teams inspired me to pursue academic certifications in management, agile project management, communications, business analysis, and design thinking. As my leadership experience and professional tenure expanded, I completed an executive MBA with a focus on analytics. This advanced academic pursuit not only strengthened my business acumen but also deepened my understanding of business innovation.
Technical Experience
With a foundation in software engineering, my technical journey began with HTML, ColdFusion, JavaScript and MySQL, then expanded to .NET and PHP for building scalable, data-driven web applications. Embracing Drupal CMS, StarRez CRM for enterprise systems and Python for machine learning, I've architected and modernized e-commerce and business systems using MVC frameworks. Many years ago, I learned about AI becoming an AWS Certified AI Practitioner and recently have learned to "vibe" code using the AI Windsurf IDE.
My expertise extends to API integration, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Linux, UML, Selenium, Google Analytics, and design tools like Adobe XD and Figma, enabling me to deliver secure, maintainable, and innovative solutions that drive measurable business value.
Business Strategy Experience
My career narrative is one of deliberate evolution, building upon a strong technical foundation to embrace the broader world of business strategy. Recognizing the profound impact of connecting technical understanding with strategic foresight, I pursued an Executive MBA and complemented it with other specialized business diplomas. This academic journey wasn't merely about acquiring credentials; it was the key that unlocked my transition into progressively significant business and leadership roles. I learned to move beyond the 'how' of technology to grasp the critical 'why' from a business perspective, enabling me to champion initiatives such as enterprise-wide platform migrations and e-commerce modernizations.
Passions and Interests
Intellectually, I am driven by a passion for lifelong learning, mentoring, and fostering innovation like AI and machine learning for both professional impact and personal growth. I thrive on sharing knowledge with my peers, leading collaborative initiatives, and helping teams advance their capabilities to drive meaningful change. Outside of work, I find energy and balance in the outdoors, whether hiking scenic trails or exploring new bike routes. These adventures not only recharge me but also inspire fresh perspectives that I bring back to my work and collaborations.