Bio

Let's start here: I love technology. And not just the cool aspects of a new gadget; I love empowering people and changing lives. I started as a systems consultant for a small IT firm. I grew my skills, learned the language of the business, and understood the alignment between tech and the goals of an organization. I came to World Wide Fittings and had a blast as part of my career growth! I developed a structured IT department with reporting, budgeting, and development in mind. After accomplishing these goals, I felt it was time to jump back into consulting. I joined MTM and immediately got the chance to work on some fantastic projects with a great team. At MTM, I progressed to become a Director, then a VP, and then had the opportunity to directly influence our organization's direction as their CTO. After seven incredible years, I joined EPAM as their Director of Technology Solutions. I worked with the most cutting-edge solutions in our industry, including AI, Machine Learning, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Cloud Architecture, DevOps, Digital Design, and so much more. Leaving EPAM was one of the most challenging career decisions ever. To this day, I'll always be an EPAM fan and promote their fantastic team of digital engineers. My last chapter as the EVP of Digital Solutions at Switch just ended. I interacted with the best and brightest in the cloud, data center, and hyperscale space. I worked with cloud, design, strategy, branding, and marketing teams to help our industry build a sustainable digital future. Today, I am a freelance analyst, speaker, and author for some of our industry's finest publications. I love writing and educating others about some of the most advanced and exciting pieces of technology and how these tools and solutions can impact and change lives. Outside of that, I get to advise startups and leading enterprise organizations on technology, cloud, data center, and business strategies. I try to keep it really fun :)