2020 - Present · New York, NY
Principal Architect · Google
Spearheading AI-first transformations and cloud strategy to guide industry giants—including major TV networks, streaming services, sports leagues, and gaming companies—to unlock the full potential of Google Cloud. Leading cross-functional SME teams to design secure, scalable cloud solutions for generative media, code optimization, and autonomous agents. Founded Google's Global Community of Principal Architects, board member of PA Steering Committee, graduate of Technical Sales Leadership Academy (2021), and orchestrated 5G MEC solution launch for Verizon.
Focus: AI/ML, Generative AI, Cloud Strategy, 5G MEC, Autonomous Agents, Code Optimization
2017 - 2020 · Greater NYC Area
Principal Solutions Architect · CenturyLink
Solved complex technical challenges across digital media and cloud domains. Spearheaded CenturyLink CDN Mesh (StreamRoot.io) and Edge Compute (Section.io) initiatives. Optimized mobile/browser apps, tuned NGINX, VARNISH, APACHE caches, managed cloud services (AWS, GCS, Azure, IBM), and WAF solutions (ModSecurity, Signal Sciences, ThreatX). Served as Strategic Adviser for Startup Technology Program focusing on test-driven CI/CD (Jenkins, Pipelines, Jasmine, Protractor, Karma, Selenium).
Focus: CDN Mesh, Edge Compute, WAF, Multi-Cloud, Jenkins CI/CD, Test-Driven Dev
2016 - 2020 · New York, NY
Principal Solutions Architect · Level 3 Communications
Served as Principal Solutions Architect (continuing role post-acquisition by CenturyLink) solving complex technical issues for media clients. Focused on acquisition, transformation, distribution, TV Everywhere, OTT monetization, VOD/Live/Linear distribution, Dynamic Ad Insertion, and WebRTC peering backed by CDN. Enhanced mobile and browser application performance through NGINX, Varnish, and Apache cache tuning.
Focus: WebRTC Peering, OTT Monetization, Dynamic Ad Insertion, Cache Tuning, TV Everywhere
2015 - 2020 · New York, NY
Founder / CEO / CTO · iFi
Built and led entire SaaS organization from concept to market. Assembled diverse founding executive team (CFO, CRO, CLO, CMO, Product Managers, Chief Architects) and managed US-based and offshore development teams. Created visionary product roadmaps, monetization strategies, growth hacking campaigns, coined the hybrid "Category Evangelist" role, and launched platform enabling businesses to manage leads, send quotes, schedule appointments, and track team progress.
Focus: SaaS Architecture, Growth Hacking, Category Evangelist, Product Roadmap, Lead & Order Mgmt
2015 - 2016 · Greater NYC Area
Principal Solutions Architect · Verizon
Delivered secure, efficient, and highly effective solutions for demanding Media & Entertainment clients. Led Baseline Security Assessments, managed Rapid Response Retainers, orchestrated complex professional services engagements, and provided critical cybersecurity oversight for high-profile special events.
Focus: Cyber Security, Baseline Security Assessments, Rapid Response Retainers, Special Event Security
2012 - 2015 · Basking Ridge, NJ
Director, Professional Services · Verizon
Provided strategic and technical leadership on complex projects with a specific focus on technology M&A due diligence (EdgeCast Acquisition). Led high-impact project launches like Revolt.TV Launch and ESPN SEC Launch Project. Formed and developed a nationwide team of Business Integration Technology Services Experts (CDN, Transmuxing, Transcoding, Dynamic Ad Insertion, LTE/DVB-H, DRM, OVPs, OTT apps).
Focus: M&A Due Diligence, EdgeCast Acquisition, Revolt.TV Launch, ESPN SEC Launch, DRM & Transmuxing
2011 - 2012 · Basking Ridge, NJ
Senior Solutions Architect · Verizon
Go-to architect for complex onboarding experiences. Authored comprehensive PRDs for Origin and Hosting Management (business, functional, system, technical validation). Developed Digital Media Retailer solution capable of delivering HLS, Smooth, and Progressive Download content. Built custom data load/stress testing tool that generated thousands of orders for performance testing.
Focus: PRD Authoring, HLS & Smooth Streaming, Origin Management, Performance Stress Tooling
2007 - 2011 · New York & Los Angeles
Distribution Systems Project Engineer · CBS, Inc.
Engineered Award-Winning Media Distribution Centers in NY and LA with robust fiber optic backbones (200+ racks NY, 100+ LA). Drafted and evaluated RFPs for network devices, storage/archiving systems, servers, and fiber. Designed highly available network infrastructures and video ingest facilities. Recruited 4 qualified MDC employees and mastered broadcast systems (Telestream, Evertz, Harris Nexio, Omnibus) across Master Control Rooms & Network Release Control Facilities.
Focus: Award-Winning Data Center, Fiber Optic Backbone, RFP Procurement, Broadcast Systems, Master Control
2006 - 2011 · Greater NYC Area
Founder · SEVARI
Founded EventShopper.com and oversaw all business aspects leading to acquisition by OutBox Technology. Managed development of LAMP platform for video uploads and FFMPEG transcoding, engineered Linux Cluster farm, and published national radio campaign via Google Radio Ads. Acquired PartyPages.com (2009), rebuilt for SEO, developed 550,000+ event professional database, established international call center, and sold PartyPages.com in 2015.
Focus: LAMP Platform, FFMPEG Transcoding, Google Radio Ads, SEO Rebuild, OutBox Acquisition, Call Center
2004 - 2007 · New York, NY
Broadcast Technology Specialist · ABC Television Network
Administered broadcast IT technology supporting daytime, prime-time, major on-air events, studios, and control rooms. Designed and implemented custom automated auditing tool capturing play lists and operator interactions to eliminate human errors during live glitches. Supported live production for World News Tonight (with Peter Jennings), The View, Regis & Kelly, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Gained deep expertise in Harris Automation, Grass Valley, AVID Unity, SONY FlexiCart, and VDCP protocol traces.
Focus: Broadcast IT, Automation Auditing, VDCP Protocol Traces, AVID Unity, Live Control Room
2003 - 2005 · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Co-Founder · SuperSpiders.Com
Co-founded web-hosting company and web design freelance marketplace. Achieved full automation of server resource provisioning and control panel software implementation. Maintained Plesk, CPanel, WHM, integrated credit card merchant authorization gateways (Authorize.net, PayPal IPN), and developed template marketplace for web designers.
Focus: Automated Provisioning, Plesk & cPanel, Authorize.net & PayPal IPN, Web Marketplace
2003 - 2004 · Global / US
Firewall / Internet Security Specialist · IBM
Supported over 800 firewalls globally, including CISCO PIX, GAUNTLETS on UNIX, and CheckPoint on Nokia/UNIX with full support for BSDI and Solaris firewall applications. Created custom UNIX GAUNTLET Plug Drop Scripts for NetCool alerts, developed daily firewall check procedures, and earned Certified GAUNTLET Administrator and CISCO PIX Administrator designations.
Focus: 800+ Global Firewalls, Cisco PIX & Gauntlet, Nokia/CheckPoint, NetCool Automation, UNIX Shell
2001 - 2003 · New York, NY
Firewall / Internet Security Specialist · JPMorganChase
Provided on-demand global firewall support for over 300 firewalls in a live financial e-commerce environment. Designed shell scripting automation procedures to expedite firewall workflows, actively participated in high-stakes Severity 1 Conferences to resolve financial impact issues, and researched/prevented security gaps for intrusion detection.
Focus: 300+ Firewalls, Severity 1 Outage Response, Intrusion Detection, Financial E-Commerce, Solaris/BSDI
1999 - 2001 · New York, NY
Trading Technology Specialist · Standard & Poor's - McGraw-Hill
Led AURORA and FIX Order Routing and Execution development, designed average value system for traders and TradeMatch (Java order-matching app). Supported active trading floor relocation from 65 Broadway to 55 Water Street. Designed intra/extranet web infrastructure for AURORA and spsecurities.com, automated server procedures via RC/Crontab, supported market data feeds (Reuters Plus, Bridge, Telerate) and order entry systems (TradeWare, Instinet, Autex, Oasys, ADP), set up Oracle 8i tape backup, managed Solaris/IIS/iPlanet, and upgraded S&P Comstock MarketData for Y2K.
Focus: FIX Protocol, Java TradeMatch, Trading Floor Migration, Market Data Feeds, Oracle 8i, Y2K Upgrade
1997 - 1999 · Brooklyn, NY
Network / Systems Engineer · Digital Express Inc.
Provided essential support for high-stakes GSA contracts serving the U.S. Navy, U.S. National Guard, Pentagon, Department of Education, and HUD. Configured servers and desktops, designed and implemented LAN/WAN topologies (routers, switches, hubs), set up RAID storage arrays with managed permissions, and wrote automation scripts to benchmark server performance.
Focus: GSA Pentagon Contracts, LAN/WAN Topology, RAID Storage, Server Benchmarking, Systems Engineering
1995 - 1996 · Brooklyn, NY
Video Store Clerk · Ave M Video
The Human Algorithm: Curated movie nights purely on vibes, cover art, and word-of-mouth. Managed the entire customer ecosystem via a single spiral notebook with zero server downtime and 100% un-hackable security. Acted as collections agent for $2.00 late fees, activated beepers/pagers before smartphones existed, and served as "Back Room Bouncer" strictly enforcing the 18+ policy.
Focus: Human Recommendation, Offline Notebook DB, Beeper Activation, Security & Compliance