Expertise
Specialized skills developed over three decades of enterprise leadership.
Achievements
Measurable impacts delivered across global enterprises.
Cost Savings
Restructured enterprise software quality program through automation and process optimization
Cycle Reduction
Transformed 12-week software validation cycles to 2 weeks through risk-based testing methodologies
Global Team Leadership
Successfully led worldwide quality organization with $11M budget across onshore and offshore resources
Testing Efficiency Gain
Pioneered AI-driven test automation and intelligent defect prediction models
Compliance Coverage
Delivered comprehensive software design assurance across critical healthcare systems with full regulatory compliance
Automation Coverage
Built enterprise validation platform with 50,000+ automated test scripts enhanced by AI-driven optimization
Background
A career dedicated to elevating IT quality standards, building high-performing teams, and ensuring reliable software delivery across industries.
Director, Business Testing
CurrentSentara Health
Leading an 80-person distributed team driving healthcare quality assurance.
Consulting Director
PreviousC4 Technical Services
Guided strategic QA consulting initiatives for major clients.
Director, Quality Strategy and Delivery
PreviousMedica Health Insurance
Directed 144 global resources managing an $11M testing budget.
Test Manager
PreviousGenesis10 (Xcel Energy)
Managed testing for a massive Smart Grid implementation.
Quality Assurance Manager
PrevioustapQA
Led engagements at Mayo Clinic, UCare Health, and Northern Tool.
Practice Director
PreviousLogiSolve
Delivered testing strategies for Fortune 100 clients: Best Buy, Target, Wells Fargo.
Manager
PreviousTarget Corporation
Oversaw retail systems quality and release management.
Managing Director
PreviousAmbient Consulting
Built and scaled a dedicated QA consulting practice from the ground up.
Industries & Clients
Healthcare
Medica, Sentara Health, UCare, Mayo Clinic, CareFirst
Financial Services
Wells Fargo, Securian Financial
Retail
Best Buy, Target, Northern Tool
Utilities
Xcel Energy
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of North Dakota
Information Management & Business Management
Certified Scaled Agilist (SAFe)
Scaled Agile Inc.
Achieved 2023