Leading Through Listening: The Quiet Power of Mentorship
When people ask me what made the biggest difference in my career, I don’t talk about titles, deals, or promotions. I talk about people. I talk about the handful of mentors who showed up at the right time with the right words—and sometimes, just a listening ear. I also talk about the people I’ve had […]
Rebuilding with Dignity: Workforce Development That Changes Lives
When I think about the work I’m most proud of in my career, it’s not the deals closed or companies scaled. It’s the people—specifically, the people who were given a second chance and used it to transform their lives. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work on some incredible workforce development initiatives, and […]
Engineering for Impact: How Systems Thinking Can Solve Real-World Social Problems
When I was studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, I fell in love with the logic of systems. I was fascinated by how every part of a process, no matter how small, connected to something bigger. Whether it was a supply chain, a factory floor, or a software workflow, I learned to look […]
Purpose-Driven Workplaces: Why Who You Hire Matters
When I think about the kind of impact I want to have—not just in business, but in life—it always comes back to people. More specifically, it comes back to the people who are too often overlooked in the hiring process: our veterans, returning citizens, and underserved individuals who are more than capable, but rarely given […]
Building a Career Beyond the Blueprint: Lessons for Engineers and Technical Professionals
When I first graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, I thought I had a pretty clear idea of what my career would look like. I imagined working with systems, solving process problems, and slowly climbing the ranks of a technical organization. And for a while, that’s exactly what I […]
Beyond the Bottom Line: Giving Back as a Core Value
For most of my career, I’ve been focused on performance. Helping companies grow, scale, and optimize their systems is what I do. I love numbers. I love the process. But over time, I’ve learned something more important: no amount of business success matters if it doesn’t also make a difference in people’s lives. Community engagement […]
Beyond Spreadsheets: How Engineers Can Lead in a Data-Driven World
As someone who started out with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech, I’ve always been fascinated by how things work — not just machines or software, but systems, workflows, and even organizations. Over the past three decades, I’ve worked in everything from corporate finance to consulting, helping companies of all sizes […]
The Human Side of Optimization: Leading People Through Process Change
When people hear the word “optimization,” they often think of spreadsheets, systems, and metrics. They picture process flow diagrams, automation tools, or dashboards with key performance indicators. That makes sense. After all, optimization is about making things better, faster, more efficient. But in all the talk about systems and numbers, one critical element often gets […]
Engineering a Path to Leadership: Career Development for Engineers in Today’s Evolving Market
As someone who has spent much of my career in both the engineering and business worlds, I’ve seen firsthand how engineers can have an enormous impact on the success of a company or organization. But in today’s rapidly evolving market, it’s not enough for engineers to just focus on technical skills. To truly thrive and […]
Scaling for Success: Leadership Strategies for High-Growth Businesses in Competitive Markets
Scaling a business is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences a leader can go through. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of companies that have scaled from humble beginnings to significant players in their industries. Whether it’s growing a company from $4 million to $150 million in just […]