Engineering Director & Strategic Leader
I’m an engineering director and software engineering leader based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 19 years of experience building and scaling high-performance teams while driving innovation in software systems and industrial automation. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at OPUS IVS, I specialize in agile transformation, DevOps implementation, and strategic technical leadership that delivers scalable software solutions.
What I Do
Engineering Leadership & Team Building
I cultivate high-performance engineering cultures through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic talent development across globally distributed software teams.
Agile Transformation & Operational Excellence
I drive measurable improvements through agile methodologies, lean practices, and DevOps automation—delivering 20% faster delivery cycles and 50% reduced deployment times.
Strategic Technical Leadership
I align complex software architectures with business goals, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern development practices to optimize delivery and maximize team productivity.
Business Impact & Scalable Solutions
I’ve managed engineering projects from $100K to $8M+, led teams delivering $30M+ in annual sales, and established strategic partnerships with major automotive clients like Lucid and Rivian.
Core Engineering Expertise
Strategic roadmap development, cross-functional leadership, agile transformation, DevOps leadership, risk mitigation, engineering mentorship & talent development, program management, cloud & native application development, and data-driven decision making.
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Based in Ann Arbor, MI