Professional Summary

Olympic Gold Medalist turned IT leader with 15+ years of experience in high-performance environments. Known for bridging the gap between C-level decision-makers and technical teams, I bring a proven track record of coaching, mentoring, and delivering scalable solutions through a collaborative and people-first approach. Passionate in managing home lab projects that mirror enterprise-level infrastructure, and cultivating the kind of team culture that thrives under pressure and complexity.

Leadership & Coaching

• 15-Year Stroke Technique Coach: Worked with competitive swimmers from novice to Olympic level, developing individualized plans and leading team sessions focused on performance, resilience, and technique.
• Team Lead in Financial Services: Directed advisor training, goal tracking, and performance reviews as a Growth & Development Director.
• Bridge Between Business & Tech: Known for translating executive goals into technical implementation strategies, ensuring alignment across roles and departments.
• High Emotional Intelligence & Communication: Skilled at building trust with stakeholders, coaching up-and-coming talent, and maintaining a cohesive team under shifting priorities.

Home Lab Projects

• RHEL 9.5, Ubuntu 22.04, and Windows 11 environments (Proxmox) with DNS & LEMP servers
• Home automation and surveillance integration
• IoT monitoring and custom UPS design

Ongoing Learning: Kubernetes, HA Clusters, VMware, Network Security

Work Experience

Swimming Career

• Olympic Gold – 200m Backstroke (2012 London, 1:53.41 OR)
• World Championships: Multiple medalist in 200m/400m events
• Pan Pac & NCAA Championships: Gold & Silver medalist, All-American

Awards

• Fastrack Academy – Northwestern Mutual (2023)
• Top 50 Producer – Southern Region (2023, 2024)