With 25+ years as both a CTO buying solutions and an architect building them, I've learned that real transformation isn't about new tech—it's about foundational strategy for innovation. As a GigaOm Field CTO and Analyst, I help leaders create durable strategies that turn complex technology into measurable business results.
Industries Relevant To My Experience
Cloud Computing, AI/ML, HealthcareCategory Expertise
Cloud, Infrastructure & Management, Data, Analytics & AI, DevOpsHighlights
- Led technology strategy as CTO for two startups, navigating the full lifecycle from product-market fit through scale, giving me firsthand experience with the build-vs-buy decisions enterprise leaders face daily.
- Built and scaled Customer Engineering and Solutions Architecture teams at Pythian, managing a $15M+ GCP portfolio and learning what it takes to translate vendor promises into customer outcomes.
- Served as Chief Architect for a large healthcare startup, architecting HIPAA-compliant systems at scale and understanding the unique challenges of regulated industries.
- Holds multiple cloud and AI/ML certifications across major platforms, ensuring my analyst perspective is grounded in hands-on technical implementation, not just theory.
Problems I Can Solve
- Cutting through vendor marketing noise to identify which solutions actually deliver on their promises in production environments
- Developing sales and engineering teams who build customer trust through active listening and speaking to business impact, not just features
- Translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives through webinars, workshops, and executive briefings that drive decision-making
- Designing innovation strategies and technology roadmaps that align with business objectives rather than chasing trends or replicating competitors