My Resume

From product design and UX to platforms built on emerging technologies, my career is built on a proven track record of leading successful design and engineering teams to complement any creative environment.

With over 17 years of experience, I have both developed and overseen production on award-winning digital experiences, which have generated sales success across a range of brands and industries.

Kind

Senior Director, Product
San Francisco, CA
August 2017 – Present

I am currently developing the cannabis industry’s first true seed-to-sale payment platform. I lead a team driving global product requirements, product strategy and product design. This involves developing comprehensive product roadmaps, pricing and positioning strategies to deliver on business and revenue goals. I work cross-functionally throughout the entire product lifecycle including working with Engineering, Marketing, PR, and executive team members in the US and globally.

Thunderbeast

Founder, Technology Lead
San Francisco, CA
September 2015 – August 2017

Led technology, product development, and digital strategy leadership for mobile, web, social marketing, and native application development. Managed agency operations & recruiting. Clients included Hub Strategy (Oculus and Stanford Children Health), Baker Street Advertising, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, OneLogin and Inboard Technology.

Epsilon

Vice President, Technology
San Francisco, CA
September 2011 – May 2015

Provided leadership in technology strategy, user experience design and development for clients with a focus on mobile, web, social and application development. Led technology strategy and development for Google account. Managed large, global, multi-channel marketing campaigns. Led new business initiatives and cross-agency business development opportunities. Spearheaded agency transformation from a more traditional marketing business to a digitally centric marketing organization.

Anthem Worldwide

Director of Development
San Francisco, CA
March 2010 – September 2011

Technology strategy and development team leadership helping conceptualize and ensure best-in-class delivery for all digital projects. Guided development of digital efforts such as websites, web applications, mobile applications. Provided consultation on digital innovation efforts, emerging technologies and trends.

Ogilvy

Partner, Director of Production
San Francisco & Los Angeles, CA
October 2008 – March 2010

Led technology and interactive development as well as technical quality assurance. Partnered with account teams, project management and creative teams to scope, conceptualize and ensure on-time / on-budget delivery for all Ogilvy interactive projects. Led digital campaigns for clients such as Yahoo!, Cisco, Barclays iShares, IBM, Mattel and others including websites, microsites, online game development, rich-media, video, mobile and email campaigns. Led digital innovation efforts into emerging technologies such as augmented reality, gesture-based interaction and other emerging trends. Developed technologies and practices aimed at the continuous improvement of workflow efficiency and quality, as well as reduced overall time-to-market. Developed web-based testing tools, project management systems and Quality Assurance lab virtualization.

Associate Director, Digital Studio
San Francisco, CA
October 2006 – December 2008

Team management of a wide variety of interactive projects, development and QA team members. Successfully managed the transition and growth from a primarily interactive advertising focused development team to one offering full digital capabilities and expertise. Led the development of web-based tools and applications to improve the production process, including rigorous Quality Assurance processes and testing tools to ensure flawless client delivery.

Senior Developer
San Francisco, CA
March 2005 – October 2006

Technical lead providing expertise, guidance and user-experience leadership working with creative teams, project management and account management. Developed Flash/ActionScript-based websites, microsites, interactive advertising (rich media), as well as motion & sound design.

Academy of Art University

Instructor – Interactive Advertising
San Francisco, CA
2006 – 2008

Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in interactive advertising. The goal of the course was an introduction of digital advertising principles including hands-on Flash and interactivity instruction.

Awards

I’ve been very fortunate in my career to work with some seriously talented developers, producers and creative teams. Here are some of the awards we have won together.

Education

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
June 2000
B.S. Graphic Communication / Electronic Publishing & Imaging