About

I consider myself a generalist with experience in many areas of business and technology. I am currently on my own working as a consultant helping clients to align technology, strategy, people and projects.

I started my career as an engineer and quickly moved into leadership and management roles when I realized I would never be the world’s best electrical engineer. I’ve held many different positions, from front-line technical roles (Consultant, Engineer, etc) to leadership roles (Director of Technical Services for North & South America, Director of Technology Management, etc) and have a broad base of experience managing large multi-functional teams. I have experience in the fields of project management, product management, business unit leadership, team leadership, customer service, technical support, training, training development, software and hardware implementation, software development and management consulting.

After 12 years working for others, I decided to step out on my own as a consultant and am currently engaged with a few clients in the Dallas area. I’m slowly building my consulting practice one client at a time and hope to be doing this for a long time to come. As mentioned above, my services focus on helping clients align their technology, business objectives, people and projects to create sustainable value and competitive advantage.

I currently work as an independent consultant helping clients align their technology with their business objectives. I’d welcome any opportunities that you think would be a good fit for my background. If you’d like a more in-depth look at my background, feel free to review my resume.

In addition to my consulting practice, I stay busy helping other people. I am the founder of the Dallas / Fort Worth Entrepreneur Network, a networking group focused on entrepreneurs and the Dallas Technology Network, a networking group focused on technology executives in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. I have been involved in CompTIA’s Workforce Advisory Board and served on the Board of Directors for various volunteer and charitable organizations.

In addition to my consulting work, I’m working on my Doctor of Science in Information Systems from Dakota State University with an area of focus on knowledge management, technology strategy, technology selection, organizational behavior and human capital management in information systems.

If you know of anyone needing help in the areas of project management, technology management, technology selection and implementation or any other areas of information technology, I’d welcome any consulting opportunities that you might know of. If you’d like a more in-depth look at my background, feel free to review my resume and/or cover letter.

I currently live in a Dallas TX suburb with my wife Tracie and our 2 chinchillas.

Education:
As mentioned, I am currently working on a Doctor of Science degree in Information Systems at Dakota State University.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Texas at Dallas.

In case you are interested, I spent my formative years in a little town in Oklahoma named Meeker and graduated from Meeker High School, the home of the Meeker Bulldogs :)

Certifications & Licenses:
I hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and I am certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt.

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      I've always found myself at the intersection of business and technology and have loved it. For the majority of my career I've found myself working within information technology and telecom fields with a focus on managing software development, implementation, training, technical support and development of documentation. My main areas of focus are: Strategic Technology planning, Strategic Alignment, Technology Selection, Requirements Analysis, Human Capital Management Practices, Technology Management and Project Management, Content Management Systems (Sitecore, Interwoven, etc). More information

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      I'm an amateur photographer. I've got some pictures posted for your viewing pleasure. I shoot a Canon 40D with the 28-135mm Kit lens. Am patiently waiting my Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM lens...when I get it, you'll know :) Enjoy...and be kind to my almost good pictures :)

      Unlike me, my wife Tracie is a great photographer. You can see her work at a moment to keep photography. Give her a call if you need/want some photography work done...she's open to traveling to you too (expenses paid of course). :)

      Tracie shoots a Canon 5D with a few different lenses for various occassions (Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM).