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AI & Technology Leader | Engineering and Product Executive
New England area (Remote)• 20+ years experience, engineer first
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I'm an engineering, data, and AI leader focused on building intelligent platforms that drive measurable business value at enterprise scale. As SVP, Head of Engineering & Data at Symetra, I lead technology and AI initiatives that are reshaping the insurance and financial services landscape. With a background spanning engineering leadership, data strategy, and product innovation at organizations such as Symetra, Capital One, AppFolio, Wayfair, and Akamai, I bring a deep understanding of how to align technology investments with business outcomes.
My work centers on digital transformation through modern data architectures, AI/ML, and cloud-native engineering. I specialize in guiding large, distributed teams through technological change—building scalable systems that enable smarter decisions, streamline operations, and elevate customer experiences. From AI-driven underwriting and fraud detection to predictive analytics and intelligent automation, I’m passionate about transforming complex problems into elegant, data-informed solutions. I believe the future of enterprise innovation lies in cross-functional teams that blend product thinking, engineering excellence, and responsible AI.
SVP, Head of Engineering & Data
2025 - Present • Bellevue, WA (Remote)
VP of Engineering
2023 - 2025 • Bellevue, WA (Remote)
Tasked with leading enterprise-wide transformation uniting engineering, data, and AI capabilities under a cohesive operating model.
Head of Commercial Trade Credit Engineering
2019 - 2023 • Portland, ME
Head of Engineering, BlueTarp
2018 - 2019 • Portland, ME
Unified post-acquisition engineering organizations and re-architected legacy systems into modular, cloud-native platforms.
Head of Analytics & Engineering
2017 - 2018 • Boston, MA
Led technology strategy to position WegoWise for acquisition and post-merger integration into AppFolio's SaaS portfolio.
Chief Information Officer / Chief Architect
2013 - 2017 • Boston, MA
Drove enterprise-scale technology modernization supporting hypergrowth and operational scalability.
Principal Architect / Engineering Leader
2004 - 2012 • Cambridge, MA
Directed large-scale distributed systems design for Akamai's global CDN and application acceleration platforms.
1995 - 2004
Built foundational expertise across diverse technical domains including hardware engineering, telecommunications, aerospace software systems, strategic consulting, and defense intelligence.
I believe the best results come from working with exceptional people who are passionate about what they do.
The discipline that ensures innovation doesn’t compromise reliability or security.
Fuels curiosity, sharpens judgment, and keeps innovation grounded in relevance, allowing me to adapt, connect emerging ideas, and lead teams confidently through change.
A comprehensive IP intelligence platform that leverages machine learning and real-time data analysis to provide insights into IP addresses, geolocation, threat detection, and network behavior. Built with a modern TypeScript frontend and Python-based ML backend, IPGrok demonstrates practical applications of AI in cybersecurity and network analysis.
Python-based project exploring network dynamics and data flow patterns across the internet, using graph theory and network analysis techniques.
CSS framework and component library for building beautiful, consistent user interfaces with modern design patterns and accessibility features.
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Visit My GitHub ProfileI'm always interested in connecting with fellow AI and technology leaders, exploring opportunities in machine learning and artificial intelligence, and discussing how we can work together to build intelligent systems that make a difference.