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Summary

Engineering executive with a 28+ year track record leading high-performing teams and building cloud
platforms at scale. Specializes in AWS-first architecture, secure SaaS delivery, and modernizing
organizations operating in regulated environments. Balances pragmatic execution with strategic vision,
enabling engineering organizations to deliver faster than industry norms. Leads with clarity, trust, and a
focus on sustainable velocity. Deep experience guiding Ethical AI adoption, data privacy protections
(PHI), and responsible cloud innovation.

Work experience

Cloudticity, LLC

2022-10present

Vice President of Platform Engineering

  • Architected the Oxygen Event Assistant
  • Unified and consolidated applications
  • Established engineering operating rhythms
  • Drove AI governance
  • Implemented PHI-protective data pathways
  • Achieved penetration test results with minimal to no findings (Nov 2025).
  • Accelerated audit readiness from months to days.
  • Directed multi-cloud strategy with deep emphasis on AWS-native efficiency.

2020-082022-04

Vice President of Technology

  • Owned engineering, infrastructure, and product delivery
  • Delivered a next-generation multi-tenant AWS platform
  • Achieved HiTrust CSF 9.3, NIST 800-53, SOC 2 certifications
  • Reduced AWS spend by 40%
  • Retained top talent

NetgainCloud

2019-042020-06

Senior Vice President of Technology

  • Directed all technology and operations functions with in the business (~$18M budget)
  • Senior Leader of 120-person organization
  • Member of Executive Leadership team
  • Strengthened AWS and Microsoft partnerships

Sr. Director Of Technical Operations, Director of Infrastructure Engineering, Vice President of Infrastructure

5/19984/2019

Various Management, Engineering and Technology Roles

Earlier Roles

  • Sr. Director, Operations -- mGage
  • Director of Infrastructure Engineering -- NativeX
  • VP of Information Technology -- Young America
  • Technical Services Manager -- Bluestem Brands

Education

University of Minnesota Duluth

B.A.

B.A., Geographic Information Systems -- University of Minnesota Duluth

Qualifications

Core Competencies

  • AWS Architecture & Engineering
  • SaaS Platform Leadership
  • AI/LLM Strategy & Governance
  • Ethical AI & PHI Privacy Controls
  • Cloud FinOps
  • High-Performance Engineering Cultures
  • Compliance - HIPAA, HiTrust, SOC 2
  • Vendor Risk & Security Evaluation
  • Multi-Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK)
  • Observability & Automation
  • Cross-FunctionalLeadership