PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Technical Leader and Product Owner experienced in delivering cloud-native
platforms, modernizing enterprise systems, and guiding cross-functional teams
through digital
transformation. Skilled in technology roadmap development, Agile delivery,
requirements analysis, and execution across geospatial platforms, AI solutions,
and cloud environments. Strong ability to translate complex business needs
into scalable technical solutions, improve delivery velocity, and strengthen Agile
culture. Trusted partner to engineering,
business, and executive teams, known for reducing ambiguity and accelerating
decision- making to drive measurable results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAYER CROP SCIENCE | St. Louis,
MO TECHNICAL PRODUCT
OWNER FEBRUARY 2022–
PRESENT
Led enterprise technology strategy, modernization, and cloud engineering initiatives across
geospatial
systems, AI platforms, and DevOps infrastructure. Directed roadmap execution, architecture
upgrades, and cloud-native transformations that reduced operating costs, improved delivery
velocity, and strengthened platform scalability and reliability.
Modernized GeoServer from 2.17 to a containerized, cloud-native 2.28
deployment on AWS EKS, owning requirements, roadmap, and delivery; resulted in a
faster, more scalable enterprise geospatial platform
Drove technology roadmaps across geospatial, AI, and cloud engineering
domains, reducing cloud spend by $1.5M and increasing delivery speed by 75%
through modernization and platform optimization initiatives
Served as a Keynote Instructor for the Global Data Assets s Analytics
division, leading a 120- person workshop on leveraging internal Generative AI
platforms, resulting in a 20% faster incident- resolution rate and improved cross-
team collaboration
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS | Kansas City, MO
SENIOR SAFe PRODUCT OWNER
AUGUST 2021–FEBRUARY 2022
Owned the vision, strategy, and delivery of state regulatory portals by defining MVPs, aligning
internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous digital modernization to
streamline provider applications, approvals, payments, and compliance workflows.
Owned the SBS external portals, defining and negotiating MVP scope with
internal teams, state insurance departments, and continuing education providers
to digitally streamline application, approval, fee processing, and compliance
workflows
Created product roadmaps by partnering with users through a design thinking
approach to deliver high-risk, strategic, and regulatory initiatives that advanced
enterprise KYC standards and improved industry competitiveness
Participated in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies, facilitating and
driving outcomes during Program Increment (PI) planning and demos
Facilitated and presented product demos to users, prospective customers, and
internal business stakeholders to align expectations and showcase product value
Assisted Scrum teams in creating PI plans and objectives by providing content
through prioritized program-level stories
SPRING VENTURE GROUP | Kansas
City, MO BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ANALYST MARCH 201G –
AUGUST 2021
Supported enterprise product development, data strategy, and customer experience initiatives by
leveraging Agile methodologies, Salesforce, and analytics to launch new products, optimize
operational workflows, and enable large-scale organizational transformation.
Applied Agile and Kanban frameworks to manage product and project
workflows, launch new initiatives, and manage risks and dependencies
Led enterprise project planning and execution involving IT (Salesforce) and
Data Analytics to design revenue-focused workflows targeting unemployed and
employed Medicare-eligible
individuals, unlocking a new lead marketplace
Directed cross-functional teams to launch a dual Salesforce client-facing web
portal for HR partners and Medicare-eligible employees to upload data, manage co-
branded assets, and access personalized Medicare plan information
Planned, led, and coached the organization through an Enterprise
Agile Transformation, developing and delivering customized Agile training
for all stakeholders and teams
Designed and launched the company’s Customer Experience (NPS)
Program, partnering with Salesforce and Customer Care to build dashboards,
customer roadmaps, and workflows for follow- up on low NPS scores
Launched the company’s first private-label Medicare insurance product,
providing competitive, affordable options for new and existing members
PNC BANK | Overland Park, KS
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
OCTOBER 2015 – MARCH 201G
Supported product development and operational delivery by translating business needs into clear
requirements, improving Agile workflows, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring
high-quality delivery across onshore and offshore teams.
Coached Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, managers, and executives
on Agile values and principles to drive continuous improvement and operational
alignment
Conducted requirement-gathering and alignment meetings with Scrum and
cross-functional teams to determine which user stories would be included in upcoming
sprints and ensure work was properly prioritized
Created detailed, well-structured user stories in Jira, applying a grooming
approach to ensure clarity, accurate acceptance criteria, and readiness for
development
Collaborated on Agile artifacts including product backlogs, sprint burndown
charts, and release burndown charts to support visibility and decision-making
Facilitated Scrum of Scrums to coordinate dependencies between U.S. teams and
offshore teams
Promoted Agile delivery practices across the organization by demonstrating the
value of iterative work and backlog-driven planning
EDUCATION s CERTIFICATIONS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH PRE-LAW
Central State University ▪ Wilberforce, OH
MASTER OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT s LEADERSHIP
Webster University ▪ St. Louis, MO
Leadership for Global Citizenship Study Abroad ▪ London, U.K
CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER
CERTIFIED SAFe PRODUCT
OWNER AI/MLOPS
ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Columbia University ▪ New York, NY