VP Engineering, AI and Data Platforms
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Executive leader in machine learning and software engineering, as well as engineering for genAI. I create enterprise impact as either an executive team leader or individual contributor, and can switch seamlessly in a highly matrixed org. I enjoy driving technology strategy at the company level, as well as building and mentoring high-performing teams of software and machine learning engineers.
Emerson College
B.A., Communications
January 1, 1996 – January 1, 2000
The Hartford
VP, AI Platform
May 1, 2026 – Present
Hartford, Connecticut, United States · Remote
Cohere Health
VP Engineering - AI and Data Platforms
April 1, 2025 – May 1, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nike
Distinguished Engineer AI/ML Engineering
September 1, 2023 – April 1, 2025
Nike
VP (Interim) Enterprise Data and Analytics Enablement
September 1, 2023 – May 1, 2024
Nike
Distinguished Engineer, AI/ML Engineering
June 1, 2021 – August 1, 2023
Nike
Senior Director of Engineering, Machine Learning
August 1, 2019 – June 1, 2021
Celect, Inc.
VP of Engineering (acquired by Nike)
October 1, 2018 – August 1, 2019
Greater Boston
Vista Higher Learning
VP Engineering
March 1, 2016 – September 1, 2018
Greater Boston
Vista Higher Learning
Senior Director of Engineering
June 1, 2014 – March 1, 2016
Greater Boston
Vista Higher Learning
Director of Engineering
January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2014
Greater Boston
Harvard University
Lead Teaching Fellow
September 1, 2009 – January 1, 2010
Greater Boston
Harvard University
Teaching Fellow
September 1, 2008 – January 1, 2009
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Director, DF/HCC Informatics
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2012
Greater Boston
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Web Systems Architect
January 1, 2004 – January 1, 2007
Greater Boston
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Web Application Developer
January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2004
Greater Boston
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's career trajectory shows a strong focus on leadership and strategic roles within AI/ML and data engineering. While their experience is primarily in backend, data, and AI/ML, the target role is 'Frontend Developer'. This represents a significant mismatch in core technical domain. Their experience in large organizations like Nike and The Hartford suggests adaptability to structured environments, but the direct technical alignment for a frontend role is missing. The breadth of skills is high in leadership and AI/ML, but not in frontend-specific technologies.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and team-building capabilities through their extensive experience in managing and scaling engineering teams. Their roles involved significant operational responsibilities, including platform development, MLOps, data governance, and cloud architecture (AWS). The descriptions indicate a proactive approach to modernizing engineering practices and driving technical initiatives.