About Me
Director of Engineering with 20+ years leading high-performing teams and delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact. Proven track record of building and growing teams (including hiring, mentoring, and developing managers), fostering strong engineering culture, and leading organizational transformation initiatives that improve delivery speed, quality, and cost efficiency. Experienced in aligning engineering strategy with business goals to support revenue growth, optimize operational spend, and accelerate product innovation. Passionate about advancing AI-driven development and quality engineering practices to increase productivity and reliability at scale. Successfully delivered consumer-facing web, desktop, and mobile platforms serving diverse user bases. Brings deep expertise in organizational leadership, software architecture, and long-term strategic execution.
Leadership Principles
The beliefs that guide how I build and lead engineering teams
Quality is a Feature
Quality engineering isn't a gate—it's a competitive advantage. I build teams and systems that make quality the default, not an afterthought.
People First, Technology Second
The best automation frameworks are built by empowered teams. I invest in mentoring, clear communication, and creating environments where engineers thrive.
Automate the Mundane
Engineers should solve interesting problems, not fight flaky tests. I architect automation that adapts, self-heals, and frees teams to focus on innovation.
Measure What Matters
Data-driven decisions beat opinions. I establish metrics that reveal real quality signals—not vanity numbers—and use them to drive continuous improvement.
What I Optimize For
The outcomes I relentlessly pursue in every role
- Developer velocity without sacrificing stability
- Test coverage that catches real bugs, not false positives
- Release confidence through automation
- Team autonomy with aligned outcomes
- AI-augmented workflows that multiply engineer impact
Education
Master of Business Administration
Finance
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration
Management Information Systems
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Beyond Work
What keeps me learning and growing