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Experienced Entrepreneur and Senior Executive with expertise in the computer consulting and animation industries. Strong skills developed managing a growing services firm, understanding the numbers, developing a plan, creating incentive comp plans and running the back office. Multiple time founder experienced in Start-up, Leadership, MoCap Character Animation, Game development, Data and Analytics, Financial Management, Legal, and HR. Advisory Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the film industry and leading the NIU Alumni Asso. 
As a Presales Engineering Manager at MongoDB, I lead a high-performing team of Solutions Architects that partner with Fortune 500 companies to drive digital transformation using MongoDB’s developer data platform.
With 15+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, I specialize in building trusted advisor relationships, scaling technical teams, and aligning customer goals with scalable solutions. I’m passionate about coaching future leaders and accelerating pipeline through collaborative GTM strategies.
I'm excited by opportunities to build and scale world-class presales organizations in high-growth environments.
Specialties:
- Java, JEE, Linux, Python, Node.js
- Open-source technologies, including JBoss, Apache Camel, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, MongoDB, etc.
- Expert in MongoDB Atlas (cloud-based DBaaS) utilizing AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Skilled in the MEAN and MERN stacks.
- Preference to Linux-based platforms (RHEL, Fedora, etc.)
- Experience with Red Hat Openshift Container Platform (OCP)
Recent achievements:
- MongoDB FY20 - Top Performer
- MongoDB FY19 - 100%+ of quota
- MongoDB FY19 Excellence Club
- MongoDB FY19 SA Major Contributor
MongoDB Certifications:
- Certified Developer
- Certified DBA 
