West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
I’m a hands-on, growth-oriented technology executive (and hands-on contributor) with over 30 years of experience scaling teams, transforming platforms, and delivering high-impact digital products across fintech, SaaS, and eCommerce. My leadership blends deep technical knowledge with product strategy, enabling startups and mid-size companies to execute efficiently, scale intelligently, and innovate continuously. Proven Success in: 🔹Architecting and building high performance enterprise platforms, small utilities, and everything in between 🔹Leading end-to-end product strategy, innovation, and delivery 🔹Driving digital transformation and platform modernization 🔹Building and mentoring high-performing engineering and product teams, globally and from the ground-up 🔹Designing scalable cloud architectures, including serverless, Dapr, and event-driven systems 🔹Executing strategic M&A integrations and technical due diligence 🔹Creating go-to-market and monetization strategies that unlock ARR growth Recent Wins: 🔹At Monexa/Bilbud: Built the entire frontend and microservices platform 0 - 1 in Azure, React-Native 🔹As SVP of Product at CORE: streamlined the product portfolio, launched a multi-tenant SaaS platform, and drove 150% roadmap value growth 🔹As VP at USA Technologies: created and scaled the product org, guided a platform roadmap that positioned the company for a 4x revenue trajectory, and led cross-functional alignment on market expansion and partnerships I’m always open to connecting with fellow leaders, innovators, and organizations where technology, strategy, and execution intersect—and where I can help drive meaningful impact.
BILBUD is a cutting-edge financial technology company revolutionizing P2P payments and digital wallet solutions. Focused on affordability, security, and user-friendliness, BILBUD offers seamless domestic and international transactions, including cryptocurrency and foreign currency capabilities. With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, BILBUD empowers users to manage their finances with ease, trust, and efficiency, redefining the future of digital payments.
A series of consulting and advisory projects while searching for the next full-time role. Achievements: ◆ Launched AI based marketing and automation agency. Developed and launched back-end automation to drive revenue. Immediate results for clients include increased revenue and reputation metrics. ◆ Developed marketing strategy and assets, namely SEO and adwords,for local businesses, increasing hits to the site by 50%. ◆ Advised and crafted a technology strategy for a local startup in the regulatory compliance space, including technology selection, architecture, process recommendations, tooling, leading to an optimized plan for rapid MVP development. ◆ Developed a product based on ESP32/C++ embedded and utilizing OpenCV for traffic detection. ◆ Developed a cloud based server-less back-end to support the traffic detection product. ◆ Assessed platform and architecture options for a multi-vendor marketplace solution, including a full assessment of payment options and feature/functionality, leading to an optimal and sustainable technology strategy. ◆ Invested time in a family business (veterinary), drafting management structure, reviewed/updated contracts, implemented new processes, instituted AR program, updated IT systems, expansion plan and research.
A cloud-based platform designed to modernize revenue management, payment solutions, and customer engagement automation for the enterprise. Employs approximately 115 people and generates over $27M ARR (2023). Oversaw a team of approximately 8+ professionals, generating over $27M in ARR in 2023. Led the development and execution of product vision and strategy, including comprehensive roadmap ownership. Oversaw business case development for all roadmap items, guided go-forward technology architecture, and aligned solutions with strategic objectives. Directed M&A-related additions to the product portfolio in alignment with organizational strategy. Achievements: ◆ Developed and executed a comprehensive product roadmap, aligning the payments strategy with the SaaS segments of the business, resulting in a 150% increase in roadmap value. ◆ Identified and recruited top talent for product management and engineering organizations, leading to a 50% improvement in team performance and productivity. ◆ Implemented a comprehensive technology strategy that streamlined operations and reduced costs by migrating disparate platforms to a new, maintainable, multi-tenant platform, resulting in a 30% decrease in system downtime. ◆ Established customer engagement programs such as a customer advisory board and direct executive customer engagement, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and a 100% increase in customer/market insight.