About
A visionary serial entrepreneur and global technologist with a proven track record of co-founding multiple successful startups, achieving two significant exits, and driving innovation across diverse industries. Leverages extensive international experience, spanning 7 continents and over 140 countries, to build impactful ventures and foster global partnerships. Combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to transform concepts into market-leading products.
Work
Remote, Global, US
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Summary
Led strategic initiatives and global market exploration for MNML, leveraging extensive international experience to identify opportunities and build cross-cultural partnerships.
Highlights
Directed global market research and strategic expansion across 7 continents and over 140 countries, identifying emerging trends and fostering key international relationships.
Cultivated a vast international network of professional and personal contacts, leveraging diverse cultural insights to inform business development and strategic decision-making.
Provided expert travel consultation services, translating lived global experiences into actionable advice and generating revenue-producing opportunities for clients.
Successfully managed and executed entrepreneurial ventures within a global framework, demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness in diverse operational environments.
Plug.dj
|Co-Founder & Head of Product/Partnerships
Los Angeles, California, US
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Summary
Co-founded and led product management and strategic partnerships for Plug.dj, an interactive online social music streaming platform, driving growth and international expansion.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive product management for an interactive online social music streaming website, enhancing user experience and platform engagement.
Negotiated and secured key partnerships with music industry and label executives, expanding content licensing and market reach for the platform.
Served as CMO and co-CFO, successfully leading VC fundraising efforts and managing financial strategy to support company growth and operational needs.
Managed localization initiatives for international expansion, enabling the platform to successfully penetrate new global markets and increase user base.
MyFreeImplants
|Founder & CEO
Los Angeles, California, US
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Summary
Invented and pioneered the world's first crowdfunding platform, MyFreeImplants, establishing a new peer-to-peer funding model with significant social impact.
Highlights
Conceived and launched the world's first crowdfunding platform, MyFreeImplants, disrupting traditional funding models and creating a new market segment.
Pioneered a novel peer-to-peer funding model powered by social networking, facilitating direct connections between funders and recipients.
Enabled over 1,000 customers to achieve zero-debt cosmetic surgery through micro-funding, demonstrating significant social and financial impact.
Architected and scaled the platform, managing all aspects from concept to operational success over an 11-year tenure, leading to a successful exit.
Blitz
|Senior Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, US
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Summary
Developed innovative software solutions and led ASP.NET development for diverse clients, specializing in Flash integration and early adoption of Microsoft technologies.
Highlights
Pioneered the first white-hat SEO solution specifically for Flash websites, seamlessly integrating it within the existing Flash framework to enhance search visibility.
Led ASP.NET development projects for high-profile clients including Microsoft, Cranium, MGA, and Hilton, delivering robust and scalable web applications.
Served as an early adopter and lead developer for Microsoft's Silverlight (f.k.a. WPF/e) platform, contributing to cutting-edge interactive web experiences.
Applied advanced software engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring high performance and reliability of developed solutions.
Infowit, Inc.
|Senior Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, US
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Summary
Acted as chief architect and lead developer for web-based project management software, delivering custom solutions for major clients and ensuring technical compliance.
Highlights
Served as Chief Architect for a web-based project management software suite, optimizing workflows and enhancing functionality for creative agencies.
Led development of critical customization solutions for key clients such as PayPal and Boeing, significantly improving their operational efficiency.
Ensured comprehensive cross-browser compliance and implemented robust solutions utilizing MSSQL, ASP, and JavaScript, maintaining high standards of web performance and compatibility.
Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from architectural design to deployment, delivering high-quality, scalable web applications.
Rothstein & Memsic
|Web Architect & Network Administrator
Los Angeles, California, US
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Summary
Designed and implemented successful web strategies, database solutions, and network infrastructure, optimizing internal and external web operations.
Highlights
Developed and implemented successful web strategies and designs, significantly enhancing online presence and user engagement.
Managed database development and administration, including designing the company's first Intranet, improving internal communication and data access.
Oversaw network design, maintenance, setup, and monitoring of an in-house Web Server, ensuring high availability and robust security.
Provided comprehensive technical support and infrastructure management, contributing to the seamless operation of critical web systems.
Education
University of California Los Angeles
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Certificate Program
Recording Engineering
Cabrillo College
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Certificate Program
Recording Engineering
San Jose State University
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Undergraduate Studies
General Studies
Santa Cruz High School
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High School Diploma
General Education
Languages
English
Skills
Entrepreneurship
Startup Leadership, Venture Creation, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Entry, Exit Strategy.
Fundraising
Venture Capital, Crowdfunding, Seed Funding, Investor Relations, Financial Modeling.
Software Engineering
Web Development, ASP.NET, Flash, Silverlight, JavaScript, MSSQL, SEO, System Architecture, Full-Stack Development.
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design Principles, Visual Communication, Branding, Creative Direction.
Marketing
Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand Strategy, Localization, Partnership Marketing.
Product Management
Product Lifecycle Management, Roadmapping, User Experience (UX), Market Analysis, Feature Prioritization.
Network Administration
Network Design, Server Management, Database Administration, System Monitoring, IT Infrastructure.
Project Management
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Interests
Travel
Global Exploration, Cultural Immersion, International Relations.
Photography
Digital Photography, Creative Arts, Visual Storytelling.
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology, Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Exploration
New Ventures, Market Discovery, Innovation.
Knowledge
Lifelong Learning, Research, Emerging Technologies.
Podcasts
Content Curation, Industry Trends, Audio Production.