Scott D.

Experience

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  Highwood AI Solutions

  Founder / Owner

  May 2026 - Present

  Agency providing AI strategy, implementation, and advisory services, as well as AI-accelerated software development - Founded AI consulting practice helping SMBs identify, prioritize, and implement practical AI solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance - Designed AI solutions spanning voice AI, workflow automation, knowledge systems, and AI-assisted software development to demonstrate practical business applications and accelerate client adoption - Lead business development, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership through executive networking, LinkedIn content, and client advisory engagements

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  Buddy Web Design & Development

  Founder & Principal

  Dec 2019 - Present

  Buddy Web Design & Development is a 5-star rated web development company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in web design, e-commerce, and digital branding services.

  • - Directed company-wide operations and technology delivery, overseeing client engagements, finance, and remote business operations for a fully distributed organization
  • - Scaled operations from startup to 100+ successful client projects, including website design, development, maintenance, SEO, and graphic design, achieving a 5/5 star average Google rating
  • - Recruited, built, and managed cross-functional remote team of designers, developers, QA specialists, and other personnel
  • - Developed and implemented hybrid project management processes (traditional and agile) to ensure efficiency and client satisfaction
  • - Leveraged technology and collaboration platforms (Asana, Slack, Loom, cloud-based tools) to streamline communication, project tracking, and stakeholder engagement
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  Alpenglow Cloud Consulting

  Director of Cloud FinOps & Technology

  Aug 2025 - Jun 2026

  Conceived, designed, and launched an AWS FinOps platform enabling SMBs to identify 15–30% cloud cost savings through automated analysis and structured reporting. Architected scalable delivery model with Python, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, and Cost Explorer. Paused in 2026 following AWS’ launch of a similar, natively-integrated tool, in order to focus fully on AI implementation work

  • - Architected and deployed production-ready AWS FinOps automation platform that identifies 15-30% cost reduction opportunities through automated anomaly detection, rightsizing analysis, and waste identification across EC2, S3, EBS, and data transfer
  • - Driving maturation of a scalable, productized FinOps service model, focused on designing, building, and automating the delivery of high-ROI cost optimization strategies for SMBs
  • - Building internal operations and technology frameworks, including guides, SOPs, and workflow systems, to enable repeatable delivery, scalability, and automation
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  Spectrum Health

  Senior Project Specialist

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Spectrum Health is a leading non-profit health system based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering a comprehensive range of services through its hospitals, outpatient care centers, and physician practices.

  • - Business project lead for $3.5 million system-wide medical 3D-printing lab. Developed proposal and business plan, engaged executive and physician stakeholders, and evaluated business and clinical merits, equipment and staffing needs, and legal and regulatory implications.
  • - Led innovation portfolio for $727,000 medical device development grant with two local universities. Led opportunity analysis and evaluation of high-potential healthcare technologies.
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  Spectrum Health

  Manager, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2018

  • - Managed SHI’s early-stage technology portfolio, evaluating 1,200+ healthcare technology ideas annually and managing 10–20 concurrent projects
  • - Delivered measurable outcomes: $198K in grant funding, $1.95M product valuation in clinical trials, $8M startup valuation at Series A investment round.
  • - Championed 5 startup launches and 11 license agreements to commercialize SHI technologies
  • - Built and led a cross-functional team of six spanning business, engineering, and clinical expertise Implemented agile and traditional methodologies to deliver healthcare technologies effectively
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  Spectrum Health

  Product Commercialization Manager

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2014

  • - Managed 15–25 concurrent technology projects, from concept through development and launch
  • - Drove commercialization strategy through licensing agreements and industry partnerships