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Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
You're a capable founder, but you just shouldn't be the one evaluating architecture decisions, vetting developers, or trying to decode what your tech team is actually telling you.
That's not a gap in your skills; it's a gap in your org chart.
I'm a Fractional CTO for non-technical founders: the person who owns the tech side of your business so you can focus on running it. Whether you're starting from zero or inheriting a team you can't fully evaluate, I step in as your technical leader.
That means …
Embedded as fractional CTO for a driving education company building proprietary software.
Defined the product vision, authored technical requirements, developed RFPs, and led the agency selection process from initial outreach through interviews.
Currently managing vendor evaluation to ensure the right technical partner is selected before a dollar of development is spent.
Fractional CTO / Technical Project Manager
Led technology strategy for a wholesale real estate company developing a platform to help their students find and close deals. Rebuilt development processes to improve transparency, accountability, and delivery speed across an offshore team. Managed budgets, sourced and contracted onshore developers, and oversaw technical setup and integrations for their sister company, Gold Key TC.
Technical Operations Lead
Supported a national nonprofit through a full technical cleanup and modernization effort. Streamlined their Google Workspace environment to cut unnecessary costs, consolidated accounts, and improved user management. Maintained and updated their Wix website, supported event registration and communications, and advised on digital tools to help manage memberships and sponsorship outreach.
Brought on to provide fractional technical leadership for QOLOS, a digital agency working with complex ERP integrations and custom software solutions for clients in logistics and retail. My role includes overseeing cross-functional projects, aligning technical efforts with client goals, and ensuring deliverables stay on track and within scope.
Key contributions:
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Fractional CTO
May 2025 - Present
A real estate investment company building a data-driven platform to source, analyze, and acquire off-market properties. Buy Box Cartel partners with developers and investors to streamline the acquisition process and scale portfolio growth.
Technical Program Lead
Apr 2025 - Present
QOLOS is a digital development and SaaS firm that helps businesses deliver seamless, modern customer experiences through powerful custom software and integrated platforms. Specializing in complex integrations, automated billing systems, and scalable web applications, QOLOS bridges the gap between small business agility and enterprise-grade technology. With a strong focus on results and long-term partnerships, QOLOS supports clients from strategy to launch and beyond; whether building a new platform from scratch, modernizing legacy systems, or integrating tools like ERP, CRMs, and payment gateways. Their flexible, end-to-end development model empowers businesses to scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and meet customer expectations with confidence.
Chief Technology Officer
Feb 2024 - Present
RAD Management Co specializes in furnished mid-term and vacation rentals for ultra-luxury coastal properties, tailored to create exceptional lifestyle experiences.
CTO
Feb 2024 - Present
RAD Real Estate Co. is a premier real estate brokerage serving coastal South Orange County & North San Diego County, specializing in ultra-luxury coastal properties.
Founder
Jan 2024 - Present
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Director Of Technology
Apr 2022 - Feb 2024
Shift Lab is a design-minded, agile-run technology company focused on making the best technology decisions for brands and creative agencies, specializing in crafting enduring web and software solutions.
Director of Software Engineering
Jan 2019 - Apr 2022
DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is an end-to-end manufacturing software solution for mid-market manufacturers, offering comprehensive solutions at a competitive price.
Director of Software Engineering
Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
IQMS uniquely combines ERP and manufacturing execution system (MES) functionality for mid-market manufacturers, enhancing business operations with real-time performance and scalability.
Software Engineering Manager
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Technical Lead Software Engineer
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Powering the world’s fitness and wellness businesses and connecting them with more consumers, more effectively, than anyone else.
Software Engineer
May 2014 - Jan 2016
Software Engineer
Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
IQMS combines ERP and MES functionality for mid-market manufacturers, providing a comprehensive suite for business management backed by scalability.
EDI Developer Specialist
Jul 2008 - Oct 2012