I’m a results-driven technology and business leader with 20+ years at top U.S. companies, including Verizon (Fortune 10). I have also taught at Purdue University for 10 years.
I enjoy enabling others in their journey!
Career Highlights
- Built innovative engineering solutions that moved the needle.
- Led high-stakes vendor partnerships and capital programs.
- Served on the enterprise Architecture Team to shape company-wide platforms.
- Ran RFPs that delivered measurable improvements.
- Contributed to the $20B FiOS expansion, accelerating growth and reach.
- Acted as a centralized SME Integration Planner to unify systems and teams.
- Standardized regional network designs for speed, quality, and scale.
- Launched multiple network products and led cross-functional integrations.
Teaching & Training
- 5+ years of PMI certification prep training
- 10 years as adjunct professor and lecturer at Purdue University (R1).
- Taught Technology Project Management, Cloud Computing, Networks, and Web Technologies.
- Mentor and coach to emerging leaders focused on practical, ethical AI adoption.
Focus Areas
- Strategy to execution for high-visibility programs.
- Cross-functional leadership for technical teams.
- People-centered, ethical AI and Industry 5.0 transformation.
Education & Credentials
- Certifications: PMP; PMI-ACP; Professional Agile Leader; PSM II
- BS, Chemical Engineering — UET
- MBA, Business Administration — Wright State University
- MS, Advanced Information Technology — Purdue University
- Financial Management Certificate Leadership — Cornell University
- Project Leadership Certificate — Cornell University
- Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
Community
- 20+ years of service supporting literacy initiatives
- 10+ years as a Project Management Institute Volunteer
- 2+ years as PMI NEIC President.