Palo Alto, California, United States
I operate at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, cloud, telecom, autonomous systems, and technology strategy. Throughout my career at Uber, NVIDIA, VMware, and Dell, I've partnered with engineering and business leaders to help scale complex technology ecosystems through supplier strategy, infrastructure planning, commercial innovation, and cross-functional leadership. I am particularly energized by organizations solving large-scale infrastructure, AI, and platform challenges where technology strategy and business strategy converge. Recognized for building high-performing global teams, driving transformational technology initiatives, leading multi-billion-dollar technology portfolios, and creating strategic advantage through infrastructure planning, supplier strategy, commercial innovation, and cross-functional leadership.
Lead commercial and supplier strategy across Uber's global technology ecosystem, supporting AI, GenAI, autonomous vehicles, cloud infrastructure, telecom, networking, data centers, software platforms, engineering tooling, and emerging technologies. Trusted advisor to engineering, infrastructure, product, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams on infrastructure scaling, supplier strategy, capacity planning, risk management, and technology investment decisions. AI & Emerging Technologies *Lead sourcing and strategic supplier initiatives supporting AI and GenAI technology ecosystems. *Partner with engineering and infrastructure leaders on rapidly evolving AI vendor landscapes, infrastructure requirements, and platform strategies. Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystems *Serve as the primary strategic sourcing quarterback supporting autonomous vehicle initiatives. *Coordinate complex supplier ecosystems spanning compute (GPU), networking, connectivity, hardware, software, telecommunications, and operational infrastructure. Infrastructure & Cloud Strategy *Lead commercial strategy across cloud, infrastructure, networking, telecom, and data center environments supporting Uber's global platform. *Drive supplier diversification, resiliency planning, capacity strategy, and infrastructure scalability initiatives. Lead commercial strategy, supplier ecosystems, and infrastructure partnerships supporting Uber's global technology platform. Additionally responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier governance across: *Hardware and compute platforms *Enterprise software and SaaS *Developer platforms (platform Engineering) *Security technologies *Professional services Built and scaled a global technology sourcing organization and center of excellence supporting Uber's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape. Trusted advisor to senior leaders across Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, Finance, Legal, Operations, M&A and Corporate Development.
Built and scaled a high-performing sourcing organization supporting VMware's global technology ecosystem, partnering closely with Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to drive strategic technology investments, operational transformation, and supplier innovation. Key Contributions Led strategy and commercial governance across VMware's software, cloud, professional services, workforce solutions, and enterprise technology portfolios. Served as a trusted advisor to Engineering, HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and Operations leadership, helping shape sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, digital transformation, and operational scalability. Built and expanded a high-performing sourcing team that consistently exceeded business objectives while delivering double-digit year-over-year value creation. Negotiated and structured global strategic partnerships with leading technology and consulting providers including Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Cognizant, TCS, HCL, and Capgemini, creating scalable engagement models and global rate-card frameworks. Led VMware's Vendor Management System (VMS) transformation initiative, driving automation, compliance, workforce visibility, and operational efficiency across global contingent labor programs. Developed sourcing strategies supporting agile and DevOps operating models, optimizing global talent ecosystems, delivery models, and onshore/offshore resource strategies. Led negotiations and strategic supplier management for major enterprise technology platforms including SAP, AWS, Oracle, and ServiceNow, supporting VMware's global technology infrastructure. Played a leadership role in Dell-VMware integration initiatives, identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation, operational synergies, process harmonization, and technology transformation. Top 3% of VMware's Global Business Operations organization for an executive leadership development program sponsored by the SVP organization.
Partnered with engineering, infrastructure, finance, legal, and technology leadership within one of the world's most advanced compute and engineering environments. Key Contributions Led sourcing and supplier strategy supporting enterprise technology, software, infrastructure, EDA, and engineering ecosystems. Drove enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including implementation of Coupa and global procure-to-pay modernization. Worked closely with CTO organization and executive stakeholders on strategic vendor management initiatives. Developed expertise in infrastructure-intensive operating environments that now underpin modern AI ecosystems. Created new processes, KPI’s, framework, best practices and tools for operational excellence of the Global Indirect Procurement Team Initiated Global Programs for Compliance and Controls for Purchasing Managed and reduced the annual Global Travel spend program by process improvement, winning e-staff support and aggressive vendor negotiations.
Supported Dell's global procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives, partnering with cross-functional leadership teams to improve sourcing effectiveness, operational efficiency, supplier strategy, and business performance across a multi-billion-dollar spend portfolio. Key Contributions Led strategic initiatives focused on supply chain optimization, sourcing innovation, business process transformation, and total cost management across global procurement organizations. Advised global commodity and sourcing teams on category strategies, supplier selection methodologies, market allocation models, and competitive sourcing frameworks. Led an executive-sponsored Six Sigma Black Belt business transformation initiative that delivered $10.3M in realized savings and was recognized as a semi-finalist during Dell's Corporate World Quality Day. Supported sourcing strategies across procurement categories representing over $18B in annual spend while contributing to initiatives generating more than $1B in annual value creation. Served as a subject matter expert on sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation frameworks, RFP design, competitive bidding models, and total cost of ownership analysis. Developed analytical frameworks for supplier performance evaluation, market allocation decisions, and strategic supplier selection. Participated in Dell's Global Materials Strategy and Design organization, helping optimize global supply chain networks, inbound logistics, and fulfillment strategies. Contributed to enterprise-wide culture and organizational effectiveness initiatives focused on employee engagement, leadership alignment, and operational excellence. Leadership Themes *Business Transformation *Operational Excellence *Global Supply Chain Strategy *Process Innovation *Strategic Analytics *Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement *Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Advised growth-stage and emerging businesses on strategic planning, market expansion, product positioning, financial modeling, and go-to-market strategy. Key Contributions Partnered with executive leadership teams to develop comprehensive business plans, growth strategies, and operational roadmaps supporting business expansion and investment readiness. Built financial models and strategic business cases evaluating funding options, operating models, pricing strategies, channel development opportunities, and investment alternatives. Conducted market research, competitive analysis, customer segmentation, and channel assessments to support strategic decision-making and business development initiatives. Developed go-to-market strategies and product positioning frameworks across multiple industry verticals including federal government, healthcare, education, telecommunications, SMB, homeland security, and state/local government sectors. Advised clients on business development, product management, market entry strategies, and revenue growth opportunities. Leadership Themes *Corporate Strategy *Business Development *Financial Modeling *Market Analysis *Go-to-Market Strategy *Product Strategy *Executive Advisory Services