PROFESSIONAL
BACKGROUND
From systems engineering to product leadership - a journey of applying systematic thinking to complex challenges.
Career Timeline
Director of Product Management
DealNews
Lead product strategy and execution for content platform serving 2M+ monthly users. Spearhead platform modernization initiatives, implement AI-assisted workflows, and optimize marketing automation systems.
Key Achievements:
- • $35k monthly email platform cost savings
- • 400% YoY blog revenue increase
- • 125% YoY mobile revenue growth
- • 150% monthly organic user growth
Focus Areas:
- • Platform modernization and architecture
- • AI-assisted content workflows
- • Marketing automation optimization
- • Cross-functional team leadership
Senior Product Manager
DealNews
Drove product initiatives focused on user experience and conversion optimization. Implemented systematic A/B testing framework and established data-driven product development processes.
Key Projects:
- • Mobile conversion optimization program
- • User onboarding flow redesign
- • A/B testing framework implementation
Results:
- • 30% improvement in user engagement
- • 25% increase in conversion rates
- • 50% reduction in support tickets
Systems Engineer
Various Defense Contractors
Applied systems engineering principles to complex defense and aerospace projects. Specialized in requirements gathering, system modeling with SysML/BPMN, and technical specification development.
Key Projects:
- • Missile defense system requirements specification
- • Satellite communication system architecture
- • Process improvement initiatives
Skills Developed:
- • Requirements analysis and specification
- • SysML modeling and system architecture
- • Technical documentation
Education
Master of Science
Systems Engineering (PMASE Program)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Key Coursework:
- • Systems Architecture and Design
- • Requirements Engineering
- • Project Management
- • Systems Integration and Testing
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Auburn University
Focus Areas:
- • Software Engineering
- • Database Design
- • Algorithms and Data Structures
- • Human-Computer Interaction
Skills Evolution
Systems Thinking
Foundation from engineering background
Product Management
Strategic product development
Technical Leadership
AI, automation, and modern platforms
Professional Philosophy
"The best solutions emerge when systematic thinking meets practical execution. My engineering background provides the framework for breaking down complex problems, while product management experience ensures solutions deliver real business value. This combination enables transforming requirements into measurable outcomes."