Work Experience

Work & Entrepreneurial Experience

Jul 2024 - Current

ManTech

Release Train Engineer / CNO Agile Manager

This role involves leading Agile efforts within the Air Force’s Unified Platform program, focusing on Department of Defense cyber operations and CI/CD pipelines. The position includes providing SME support for CNO Agile project management, leading Agile ceremonies, and coaching team members to ensure effective execution of Agile practices across the program office.
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

LPL Financial

Portfolio Management and Execution / Scrum Master

At LPL Financial, this role facilitated the transition from Waterfall/Kanban to Agile methodologies while working with cross-functional teams in the wealth management sector. The focus was on leading Agile delivery teams, managing project documentation, and playing a key role in Release Train Engineering initiatives.
Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

BigBear.ai

Release Train Engineer / Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Working with the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division at Lackland Air Force Base, this position managed and optimized the Agile Release Train (ART) for critical cyberspace support systems. The role included facilitating PI planning events, coaching leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices, and driving continuous improvement through various Agile frameworks.
Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

Applied Research Solutions / LevelUP Code Works

Technical Program Manager

This technical management position contributed to product development within the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division at Lackland Air Force Base. The role focused on coordinating new technology development with IT engineers and ensuring timely delivery of cyber security systems and products.
Jul 2013 - Mar 2018

Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Equipment Engineer

This engineering position at Samsung’s Austin facility involved managing Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. The work focused on optimizing equipment efficiency, reducing defects, and implementing Six Sigma and Lean techniques to improve overall performance.
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

General Dynamics Information Technology

Electrical Engineer

This engineering role contributed to the research and development of direct energy weapons at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s RF Bio-effects Branch. The work included developing specialized software programs and hardware systems for radio-frequency research and testing.
Jan 2000 - Jul 2007

United States Army

Special Electronics Device Repairer Supervisor / Squad Leader

This seven-year military service position involved supervising Special Electronics Device repair operations, managing aviation electronics and chemical device repair shops worldwide. The role included leading teams of up to twelve individuals and maintaining accountability for high-value, sensitive equipment, culminating in achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Entrepreneurial Experience

May 2020 - Jun 2021

GLG

Independent Consultant

Engineering consultant to multiple engineering firms worldwide. Offers front line knowledge on manufacturing, process development, quality control, supplier selection & evaluation, equipment qualification, and technical documentation.
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

Orion Cleaning Services

Owner

A veteran-owned commercial cleaning service based in Central Texas, specializing in providing licensed, insured, and high-quality cleaning solutions to diverse commercial clients in the Greater Austin area.