Director - Product Engineering | Software Architect | Innovation Leader
Transforming businesses through strategic technology leadership. 20+ years architecting enterprise-scale cloud platforms, building high-performing engineering teams, and pioneering AI/ML integration to drive revenue growth and operational excellence. Track record of delivering products generating $90M+ ARR while leading teams of 20+ engineers across multiple companies.
Impact: Pioneered Google Gemini AI integration that revolutionized customer risk assessment, delivering personalized Attack IQ package recommendations. This AI-powered solution increased sales conversion rates by 35% and reduced risk consultation time from days to minutes, directly contributing to revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
Impact: Architected and delivered a next-generation risk orchestration platform for Resilience Insurance/Arceo Labs, supporting $250 Million Annual Gross Written Premium. Built on modern microservices architecture with React/Next.js frontend and Java Spring Boot backend, processing 10,000+ risk assessments annually with 99.9% uptime.
Impact: Spearheaded Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration creating an intelligent search ecosystem across 50,000+ documents (FAQs, knowledge articles, technical documentation). Reduced average query resolution time by 70% and improved team productivity by enabling instant access to critical information through AI-powered semantic search.
Impact: Designed and implemented enterprise-grade headless CMS platform using Payload CMS with integrated AI translation capabilities, enabling content delivery in 12+ languages. Reduced localization costs by 60% through automation and expanded market reach to 5 new international regions, supporting 200+ content creators.
Impact: Led the complete migration of iDefense threat intelligence platform from OpenStack to AWS within 6 months, establishing a modern DevOps culture with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated CI/CD pipelines. Reduced infrastructure costs by 40%, improved deployment frequency from monthly to daily, and decreased incident recovery time by 85%.
Impact: Built IntelGraph cyber threat intelligence platform from concept to market leader, growing to $90M+ annual recurring revenue. Led cross-functional team of 15+ engineers, defining product vision, technical architecture, and go-to-market strategy. Platform serves 500+ enterprise customers and processes 1M+ threat indicators daily using graph database technology and advanced analytics.
Impact: Grew and mentored engineering teams from 5 to 20+ engineers across multiple companies, establishing cultures of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Implemented modern development practices including pair programming, code reviews, automated testing (achieving 85%+ coverage), and knowledge sharing sessions. Maintained team retention rate of 95%+ through career development, mentorship programs, and fostering inclusive engineering culture.
Impact: Designed and implemented comprehensive security architecture across multiple platforms, achieving SOC 2 Type II compliance and implementing zero-trust security model. Established secure SDLC practices, automated vulnerability scanning, and security training programs, reducing security incidents by 90% while enabling faster, safer deployments.
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