Executive Summary
Technologist and operator with over twenty years building and leading technology at the intersection of product, infrastructure, and strategy. Equally at home in the code and the boardroom — able to own the full technology function at a lean, fast-moving company where trust, ownership, and craft matter more than headcount and hierarchy.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
- Technology Strategy
- IT Planning & Technical Due Diligence
- Vendor & Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Agile / Scrum
Development
- JavaScript & Node.js
- React & Svelte
- PHP & Python
- HTML / CSS
- SQL / MySQL
Platform & Infrastructure
- WordPress Multisite & WooCommerce
- Docker & Containerization
- Server / System Administration
- SaaS Architecture
- API Design & Integration
- DevOps & Performance Monitoring
Payments & E-commerce
- Stripe
- Authorize.net
- PayPal & Amazon Payments
- WC Subscriptions & Memberships
- Inventory Management Systems
Key Achievements
Subscription Revenue Platform
Owned and operated core revenue platform processing $2.5M+ in annual subscription revenue at peak, serving 10,000+ active subscribers globally
Global Platform Reach
Sole technology leader for an international fitness brand with 25,000+ certified instructors across 100+ countries
Profit Growth
Restructured development lifecycle, increasing average profit-per-project by 180%
Faster Project Delivery
Reduced average project duration from 120 to 78 days through process improvements
Experience Highlights
Director of IT & Development
POUND Rockout. Workout — Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Jan 2023 — Present
- Sole technology leader for an international fitness brand with 25,000+ certified instructors across 100+ countries — owning platform, infrastructure, vendor relationships, and technical strategy end-to-end.
- Owned and operated the core revenue platform processing $2.5M+ in annual subscription revenue at peak, serving 10,000+ active subscribers globally — rebuilt from a fragile offshore codebase into a production-grade system.
- Architected and deployed bespoke WordPress plugins, custom Elementor components, Dockerized Node.js applets, and Python-powered BI reporting tooling — serving ~4,200 active weekly users across 40+ countries.
- Rationalized a complex multi-vendor cloud stack to ~$3,200/month across all services including video hosting.
- Defined web development standards, coding practices, and deployment workflows; mentored and led development team members.
- Serve as a key voice in corporate directional decisions, translating technology capability and risk into clear business context for executive leadership.
Senior IT & Development Manager
POUND Rockout. Workout — Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
May 2019 — Jan 2023
- Promoted from senior developer into full platform and team ownership; directed architecture, development, and QA for all consumer-facing and internal systems.
- Optimized database performance and designed scalable APIs supporting subscription and membership workflows at peak 10,000+ active subscribers.
- Built and maintained technology infrastructure that supported the company through rapid international growth, team scaling, and subsequent leaning out — keeping systems stable across each phase.
Full-Stack Web Developer
Absolute Exhibits — Tustin, CA
Jun 2017 — Dec 2018
- Led a company-wide redesign and rebranding effort, delivering five weeks ahead of schedule and 17% under budget.
- Built a custom inventory management system designed for white-label scalability; implemented a Digital Asset Management system with custom API integration.
- Developed and managed WooCommerce e-commerce storefronts and all company web properties.
Project Manager / Development Manager
GemFind — Irvine, CA
Jan 2016 — Jun 2017
- Restructured the development lifecycle, increasing average profit-per-project by 180% and reducing average project duration from 120 to 78 days (35%).
- Owned client communication, project scope, requirements, and delivery — bridging business needs and technical execution.
Project Manager
Victory Sports & Entertainment — Santa Monica, CA
Feb 2014 — Dec 2015
- Led design and development of Draftster.com, an early daily fantasy sports platform in direct competition with DraftKings and FanDuel — the platform's technology was subsequently acquired for white-label licensing.
- Built and managed a customer service department from the ground up.
Education & Certifications
University of Phoenix
BS, Computer Science — Diamond Bar, CA
Completed Sept. 2013
Fullerton College
AS, Computer Science — Fullerton, CA
Completed June 2011
Self-Directed Learning & Industry Experience
Over twenty years of continuous learning through hands-on experience, industry conferences, open-source contributions, and staying current with emerging technologies. Advocate for learning by building and teaching others.