About
Transforming Organizations Through Strategic AI Leadership
I partner with organizations to unlock transformative value through AI and digital innovation. My approach combines rapid prototyping with enterprise-scale deployment, turning ambitious visions into measurable outcomes. By building robust governance frameworks and fostering stakeholder engagement, I enable institutions to confidently adopt emerging technologies while managing risk and ensuring ethical implementation.
As a proven innovator in AI implementation, I've demonstrated that breakthrough solutions can move from concept to production in weeks, not years—scaling to serve 100,000+ users while achieving 60-90% efficiency gains. I bring a track record of creating institutional knowledge platforms that democratize access to information, accelerate decision-making, and inspire sector-wide adoption. Organizations seeking to lead in the AI era benefit from my expertise in balancing innovation velocity with sustainable, scalable architecture.
Key Achievements
TritonGPT Impact
Reduced contract review time by 60% and democratized access to institutional knowledge for 100,000+ users
Technology Leadership
Manage 80+ technology professionals and oversee multi-million-dollar budgets
Innovation Awards
Larry L. Sautter Gold and Silver Awards for Innovation in Information Technology
Multi-Institutional Impact
TritonGPT technology licensed by multiple leading universities nationwide
Infrastructure Scale
Support hybrid-cloud infrastructure serving 100,000+ users across campus
Areas of Expertise
AI & Machine Learning
Implementation, governance, and ethical frameworks for AI in higher education
Data Governance
Enterprise data warehousing, security, privacy, and analytics
Cloud Infrastructure
Hybrid-cloud architecture and enterprise-scale deployments
Digital Transformation
Change management, stakeholder engagement, and innovation at scale
Web Technologies
Mobile strategy, responsive design, accessibility, and UX
Predictive Analytics
Data-driven insights and decision-making frameworks
Professional Background
With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, I have consistently driven innovation at the intersection of education and technology. Before joining UC San Diego, I served as Corporate Web Team Manager at SAIC for nearly seven years, where I developed expertise in large-scale technology implementations and team leadership.
At UC San Diego, I oversee critical technology groups including Data Warehouse, Analytics, Predictive Technologies, Email, Service Desk, Field Support, and Web Technologies. My work focuses on operational efficiency, technology integration, and cross-functional collaboration to support both the university's business and academic missions.
Thought Leadership
I am a frequent speaker and contributor on topics related to AI in higher education, having presented at major conferences including EDUCAUSE, ASU GSV Summit, and AXIES. My work has been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, CIO.com, EdTech Magazine, and the EDUCAUSE Review.
Through my writing and speaking engagements, I focus on sharing practical insights from real-world implementations, emphasizing the importance of faculty engagement, robust data governance, and measured approaches to AI adoption in educational settings.