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Technical Project Manager. Bridging the gap between complex engineering and strategic execution to deliver high-impact digital products.

Key Skills

I combine technical expertise with strategic project leadership to deliver initiatives that align stakeholders, empower teams, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Project & Program Management

I lead the end-to-end SDLC using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. My focus is on rigorous scope management, budget oversight ($300K+), and stakeholder alignment to ensure high-stakes initiatives are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Technical Leadership

I bridge the gap between business vision and engineering execution. Drawing on 10+ years of frontend experience, I translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps, manage vendor relationships, and lead cross-functional teams toward high-fidelity digital products.

Process & Operations

I specialize in operational efficiency, optimizing delivery pipelines, establishing "Definition of Done" standards, and creating comprehensive documentation. I focus on reducing technical debt and streamlining workflows to increase team velocity and ensure long-term platform stability.

Project Highlights

Strategic leadership and technical execution for enterprise, government, and education.

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Texas Space Commission

Technical Project Manager & Lead Developer

The Challenge
Led the Project Initiation and digital launch of a high-profile state agency following a gap in departmental leadership. Stepping in at the project's inception, I was tasked with architecting the digital foundation from the ground up and establishing a professional web presence for the new state entity with urgency.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Project Initiation & Foundations: Directed the project from "Day Zero," defining the technical roadmap and establishing the governance necessary to launch a new state agency without an existing blueprint.
  • Rapid Deployment Strategy: Focused on high-velocity execution to move from concept to launch quickly, ensuring the agency had a functional, secure, and compliant digital presence to support its legislative mission.
  • Full-Lifecycle Governance: Served as the central point of contact for the Governor’s office (DIR) and IT leadership, managing all cross-functional communication and technical requirements.
  • Agile Orchestration: Directed the design and development pods through iterative cycles, prioritizing an MVP that met 100% of state compliance and security standards while maintaining high design fidelity.

The Impact

  • Successful Agency Inauguration: Delivered a stable, foundational digital infrastructure that provided the agency with immediate credibility and public-facing utility.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Achieved 100% adherence to Texas DIR and accessibility mandates (WCAG 2.1), establishing a secure and scalable platform for future agency growth.
  • Operational Continuity: Successfully bridged a critical leadership gap, providing the technical and project oversight required to move the project from a standstill to a successful launch.
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Expedia Group (B2B Partner and Escapia Platforms)

Software Engineer II & Technical Project Lead

The Challenge
Assumed frontend ownership of a high-traffic B2B platform following a third-party agency hand-off. Tasked with stabilizing the codebase, closing critical feature gaps, and scaling the platform for 10,000+ global travel partners.

Strategic Execution & Delivery

  • Technical Liaison & Risk Mitigation: Identified and triaged 75+ feature gaps and defects. Orchestrated engineering and QA workflows to remediate blockers, preventing significant launch delays.
  • Agile Process Optimization: Increased sprint completion rates by 8% by establishing standardized Story Point benchmarks and Definition of Done (DoD) criteria in collaboration with PMO leads.
  • Cross-Functional Delivery: Partnered with backend and infrastructure teams to manage two critical AEM service pack upgrades. Led risk assessment and deployment planning to ensure zero-downtime releases.
  • Backlog Governance: Maintained a prioritized Jira backlog, ensuring tasks reflected technical dependencies and business value while documenting platform best practices for long-term continuity.

The Impact

  • Launch Readiness: Successfully transitioned a third-party build into a stable, enterprise-ready platform.
  • Team Velocity: Reduced scope ambiguity through improved grooming and requirements gathering, leading to more predictable delivery cycles.
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MRM (McCann Worldgroup)

Web Developer & Technical Project Coordinator

The Challenge
Supported the delivery and localization of enterprise digital platforms for Fortune 500 clients. Navigated the complexities of simultaneous launches across international markets, balancing technical execution with high-touch client relationship management.

Strategic Coordination & Advisory

  • Stakeholder Liaison & Demos: Acted as a technical face of the project for global clients; led product demonstrations and UAT sessions to validate that new functionality met business requirements.
  • Technical Advisory: Collaborated with clients to identify design risks and assess the impact of requirement changes, ensuring that technical constraints were understood and accounted for in the project roadmap.
  • Technical Documentation & Enablement: Authored a comprehensive library for 50+ custom AEM components, reducing recurring support tickets by 20% and accelerating onboarding for cross-functional teams.
  • Delivery Governance: Partnered with Project Managers to manage dependencies and risk across both Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring all tickets were properly scoped for QA/UAT cycles.

The Impact

  • Client Alignment: Maintained high stakeholder trust by providing transparent technical feedback on design fidelity and accessibility compliance.
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identified and tracked defects during the development lifecycle, preventing late-stage deployment issues across diverse global environments.
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MacSales.com

IT Project Lead & Lead Frontend Developer

The Challenge
Led the end-to-end redevelopment of the flagship e-commerce platform. The legacy site lacked a mobile-responsive framework, creating a significant barrier to conversion. I stepped into a dual Technical Lead and IT Project Management role to drive a "mobile-first" modernization strategy in the absence of a dedicated PM.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Market Opportunity Identification: Recognized the lack of mobile accessibility as the primary driver of lost revenue; prioritized a mobile-first redevelopment to capture this untapped segment.
  • Release & Infrastructure Coordination: Partnered with IT and Backend Engineering to architect a stable server environment and established a rigorous Release Schedule that ensured zero-downtime during the platform transition.
  • Budget & Resource Management: Orchestrated an internal frontend team and external contractors, managing high-stakes deliverables within a $300K+ annual budget.
  • Requirements Translation: Transformed stakeholder visions into 200+ actionable development tickets, establishing "Definition of Done" standards that bridged the gap between business owners and engineering.
  • Cross-Functional Governance: Acted as a central coordination point for Marketing, Sales, IT, and Engineering to synchronize release plans and mitigate deployment risks

The Impact

  • Mobile Revenue Surge: Successfully transitioned the platform from non-responsive to mobile-first, resulting in a 76% increase in mobile conversion rates.
  • Performance Gains: Delivered a 15% improvement in page load performance, directly enhancing SEO and user retention.
  • Operational Stability: Established QA/UAT practices and server standards that reduced deployment errors and improved long-term platform reliability.
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Education Service Center Region 13 (ESC 13)

Technical Project Lead & Web Administrator

The Challenge
Served as the sole Technical Lead and IT Project Manager for the ESC's digital ecosystem. In the absence of a dedicated PM, I managed the full lifecycle of 3–4 concurrent information systems and websites.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Multi-Project Orchestration: Directed the end-to-end delivery of multiple simultaneous workstreams, from initial scoping and funding alignment to final deployment and support.
  • Compliance & Grant Management: Translated complex state grant requirements and compliance mandates into prioritized development backlogs, ensuring 100% adherence to strict funding obligations.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Acted as the primary liaison for department leaders and stakeholders, bridging the gap between high-level educational goals and technical implementation.
  • Risk & Resource Management: Managed project timelines and delivery risks across competing priorities, ensuring security and accessibility standards were met for public-facing education portals.

The Impact

  • Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintained a 90%+ satisfaction rate across diverse stakeholders through transparent communication and reliable delivery.
  • Operational Enablement: Developed a comprehensive training program and reusable "job aids" for CMS users, significantly increasing platform adoption and reducing ongoing support requests.
  • Scalable Education Solutions: Successfully delivered compliant, secure, and user-friendly digital tools that empowered educators and administrators across the Central Texas region.

About Me

The Bridge Between Code and Strategy

With over a decade of experience in the digital space, my career has been defined by a natural evolution from building interfaces to leading the teams and strategies behind them. I’ve found my "sweet spot" at the intersection of technical precision and project governance. Whether I’m stepping into a leadership gap for a new state agency or stabilizing a global enterprise platform, I thrive on turning technical complexity into clear, actionable roadmaps.

Leadership with a Human Focus

I believe great project management is as much about people as it is about processes. To me, being a "good leader" means more than just hitting a deadline; it means empowering my team, removing their blockers, and fostering an environment of transparency and accountability. I take pride in being a "Technical PM" who speaks the language of developers, allowing me to build deep trust with engineering teams while ensuring business stakeholders see measurable results.

Beyond the Backlog

When I’m not refining a Jira board or coordinating a release, I’m usually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve. I’m a constant student of the industry—regularly diving into project management podcasts, exploring the latest in AI, and tracking product innovation trends to see how they can be applied to my next project.

Outside of work, I stay active and grounded in my community. You’ll often find me:

  • Spending time with family & friends, which keeps me balanced and motivated.
  • Biking around Austin or volunteering at the Texas Showdown, helping coordinate bike camping races across the state.
  • Restoring my classic truck, a long-term project that satisfies my love for hands-on problem solving.