Since 2019 I've served as Head of Departments, combining board-level governance with day-to-day operational command. In this capacity, I have:
- Defined and executed technical roadmaps
Translated executive vision into daily sprint plans
Prioritized features, infrastructure upgrades, and technical debt reduction
- Built and scaled high-performing teams
Led developers, DevOps, SysOps, infrastructure engineers, and QA specialists
Owned the full talent lifecycle: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and offboarding
- Managed department budgets and resource allocation
Forecasted headcount and tooling expenses to align with growth targets
Enforced cost-control measures while protecting innovation investments
- Orchestrated agile delivery as Sprint Master
Facilitated ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive continuous improvement
Tracked KPIs, velocity, cycle time, defect rates to optimize throughput and quality
- Partnered consultatively across functions
Advised marketing, sales, and operations on platform enhancements to streamline workflows
Presented technology proposals and analyses to fellow executives and the board
- Fostered culture, mission, and values
Championed cross-team collaboration through open forums and strategy workshops
Mentored department heads to embed our core principles in every project
- Researched and validated emerging technologies
Conducted proof-of-concepts and risk/benefit analyses for AI, edge-computing, and low-code platforms
Developed implementation roadmaps that balanced speed of delivery with enterprise-grade reliability
By combining hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, I ensure my departments deliver robust, scalable solutions that drive business growth, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous innovation.