Companies I Have Worked With

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Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to a diverse range of technical and business ventures, spanning fintech, adtech, SAAS, and the legal cannabis industry. My expertise in software engineering, product strategy, and business leadership has allowed me to build and scale innovative solutions, from high-frequency trading systems to AI-driven workforce platforms and integrated ecommerce solutions for regulated markets. I have worked with companies of all sizes, from global enterprises to startups, taking on roles that blend technical architecture, strategic leadership, and hands-on development. My experience includes managing high-performing teams, optimizing mission-critical software, and launching successful products that drive business growth. This page highlights the companies I have worked with over the years, showcasing the impact I've made across industries through innovation, automation, and strategic execution.

Technical Leader and Product Strategist for SAAS

JoYnt: Chicago, IL

2021 – present
Technical Leader and Product Strategist for SAAS

I led the development of a dispensary e-commerce, kiosk, and TV menu platform, driving technical and product strategy using a modern tech stack. My leadership and strategic integrations positioned JoYnt as an industry leader and fueled ongoing growth and innovation.

Product Architect (Contract)

SKL Trading: London, UK

Sept 2023 – Jan 2024
Product Architect (Contract)

Rewrote market making platform with a modular design using ZeroMQ and Node TS. Implemented cryptocurency exchange connectivity and integrated Prometheus & Grafana metrics for improved insights. Led the development of a client UI with Redwood JS for liquidity management and analytics.

Technology Consultant (Contract)

Cannabis Workforce Initiative: NY

Nov 2023 – Feb 2024
Technology Consultant (Contract)

Implemented a large language model integration using the OpenAI Assistant API. Led the design and development of the Career Coach system delivered as a PHP wordpress plugin.

Technical Leader, Product Strategist for SAAS

CHT: Chicago, IL

2021 – 2023
Technical Leader, Product Strategist for SAAS

Led the development of a B2B Cannabis Business License Application management and consulting platform delivered as a SAAS product. This product successfully helped over 30 retail cannabis companies apply for conditional, conversion and annual license applications in the New Jersey market.

President & Business Strategist

Perception Farms: Chicago, IL

2019 – present
President & Business Strategist

I led the growth of a vertically integrated cannabis business, managing product development, compliance, and operations. I drove business growth through strategic partnerships, while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

COO & Technical Lead

Perception Cannabis: Chicago, IL

2019 – present
COO & Technical Lead

I led Perception Cannabis in its founding, development, startup and operations. As COO I have leveraged my technical background to automate much of our operations, streamlining processes and maximizing profit margins.

President & Technical Lead

Perception Gardens: Chicago, IL

2020 – present
President & Technical Lead

I led Perception Gardens in its founding, development, startup and operations.

Director, Software Engineering

Epsilon - Conversant: Chicago, IL

Oct 2016 – Feb 2022
Director, Software Engineering

As Managing Director of the Ad Server API Team, I led the design, development, testing, and deployment of server-side and client-side components for Conversant's RTB, CRM, and DMP platforms, ensuring scalability across global data centers.

Chief Architect

Nuvatek: Chicago, IL

Aug 2013 – Oct 2016
Chief Architect

As Chief Architect and Lead Developer, I optimized and extended high-frequency trading systems using Java, Python, and C++. I also led the design and deployment of a custom market analytics suite and integrated disparate systems using RabbitMQ. Additionally, I improved low-latency message deduplication software.

Director of Software Development & Financial Engineering

INTL FCStone Inc: Chicago, IL

Jan 2012 – Aug 2013
Director of Software Development & Financial Engineering

I led the development of transaction data routing, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting solutions using RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and C#. I also produced extensive technical and business documentation, including API references and business case proposals, to support internal and external stakeholders. I oversaw all software development and financial engineering for HFT solutions at Hanley Group Capital for 3 years prior to being acquired by INTL FCStone.

Director Of Software Development

Hanley Group: Chicago, IL

Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
Director Of Software Development

As INTL Hanley Director Of Software Development (Jun 2010 - Jan 2012): Developed, managed, operated and delivered C#, WPF, FIX/FAST based high frequency trading platform for proprietary market making in the futures and options markets. Designed and implemented C#, WCF and MVC based web application for OTC term structured derivatives valuation and book management.

Manager Of Financial Engineering

Hanley Group: Chicago, IL

Feb 2009 - Jun 2010
Manager Of Financial Engineering

Developed and improved financial models for market making energy, foreign exchange, treasury and agricultural futures and options, leveraging Matlab, Python and C# based toolsets.

It's Me!

Personal Projects

May 1979 - Present
It's Me!

I regularly take on personal projects of all sorts. Some of my hobbies include hacking, software development, physics, math, woodworking, playing guitar, playing piano, cooking, baking, gardening and more!