Denver, Colorado / Enterprise IT Operator
I lead enterprise technology, security, cloud transformation, and AI strategy for complex organizations. I am also hands-on enough to prototype the systems, automations, and products that make the strategy real.
Operating History
Focused on modernizing platforms, reducing operational drag, hardening security, and helping teams move faster without losing control.
Leading enterprise IT for a PE-backed retail and manufacturing group, including Sage 100 modernization, Microsoft 365 consolidation, Zero Trust security, AI/data platform strategy, and internal operations tooling.
Used a deliberate build year to ship AI applications, IoT systems, Home Assistant automation, serverless apps, and hands-on experiments with local AI workflows.
Directed a global IT team supporting 1,000+ beverage brands. Led cloud migrations, serverless architecture, SaaS governance, M&A integration, and internal application delivery.
Centralized IT infrastructure, reduced annual hardware spend by $50K+, and owned security operations for a healthcare organization serving 12,500+ customers per year.
Selected Systems
The through-line is practical execution: products and systems that connect real-world operations to clean software, cloud, and automation.
Automated cocktail platform with pump control, ordering flows, and AI-generated recipes.
Shadow-IT detection and SSO adoption visibility through a browser extension.
Home Assistant-based smart home design, installation, and automation services.
Personal assistant backed by curated professional knowledge and production AWS hosting.
Automation connecting Google Workspace, Jira Service Desk, FreePBX, and Snipe-IT.
Custom automated nutrient dosing system combining electronics, IoT, and software control.
In Progress
Self-hosted AI inference and RAG on local hardware, built for privacy and cost control.
Building / L-03Pump systems, electronics, enclosure design, and the physical automated bartender assembly.
Planning / L-02Computer vision and robotics exploration for identifying and pruning specific plants.
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