Professional Summary
IT & Operations leader with 20+ years of experience aligning technology with business growth across real estate, e-commerce, consulting, and education. Proven record leading cross-functional teams, cutting operational expenses by 30%, accelerating project delivery by 65%, and improving revenue and retention through data-driven process redesign and modern IT solutions. Hands-on in infrastructure, cybersecurity oversight, cloud and web platforms, and vendor management. Open to Director/Head of IT & Operations roles in San Antonio or remote.
Technical Skills
Infrastructure & Platforms: Unix, Linux, Windows Server, macOS, AWS
Web & Applications: HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Liquid, Perl, CGI, JSON
E-commerce & Business Tools: Shopify, osCommerce, Mailchimp, OmniSend, Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Legacy Languages (working knowledge): C/C++, COBOL, ColdFusion, Visual Basic, Ada, Fortran
Focus Areas: Network security for internet-facing servers, hosting environments, system administration, automation and scripting
Professional Experience
PAD Properties LLC – San Antonio, TX
- Lead an 11-person cross-functional team across real estate development, property improvements & remodeling, and IT.
- Support up to 50 active projects per month across 74 locations, improving field operations through technology and process changes.
- Reduced operational expenses by 30% in 6 months through procurement optimization, contract consolidation, and vendor negotiation.
- Streamlined project workflows and implemented standardized processes, cutting delivery timelines by 65%.
- Designed internal tools and digital workflows that increased team productivity by 25% and improved project tracking and communication.
- Implemented integrated digital tools for scheduling, documentation, and collaboration; monitored KPIs to support continuous improvement and reporting.
SkinCareful – Texas (Remote/Online)
- Built and scaled a direct-to-consumer skincare brand with online and marketplace channels, owning IT, operations, and digital strategy end-to-end, including P&L responsibility.
- Increased revenue by 35% YoY through platform optimization, marketing automation, and conversion-focused UX improvements.
- Reduced inventory waste by 20% via SKU-level tracking, demand planning, and improved forecasting.
- Improved customer retention by 25% by refining user experience, support workflows, and post-purchase communication.
- Led supply chain, 3PL partnerships, and budgeting; cut cost of goods sold (COGS) by 15% through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Managed Shopify and related integrations, ensuring stable, secure, and scalable e-commerce operations.
Oak Hills – Houston & San Antonio, TX
- Directed tech-enabled programs for a private school system, coordinating ~20 rotating subjects across multiple locations and classes ranging from small groups to 30 students.
- Implemented technology to standardize scheduling, administration, and communication, improving program efficiency and consistency.
- Owned curriculum, staffing, budgeting, and vendor management while teaching foundational IT and programming skills.
Phillips & Son Consulting – Houston, TX
- Improved patient intake workflows for medical clients by 65% through process redesign and technology adoption.
- Developed tailored web presences and digital marketing strategies, increasing client inquiries by 32%.
- Set up onsite networks and computer systems, providing end-to-end small business IT support.
Tenagra Corporation – Houston, TX
- Led 12-person IT team delivering secure, scalable hosting and web services for enterprise clients including IBM, Harley-Davidson, and Shell.
- Implemented automated server recovery and improved security posture for internet-facing systems, reducing off-hours workload and incidents.
NASA (via SAIC & Indyne Inc.) – Houston, TX
- Administered and secured nine external web servers for NASA and partners, handling performance, hardening, patching, and monitoring.
- Developed a secure web server and certificate authority for NASA's tunnel server, improving secure access to internal resources.
NASA (via Barrios Technology) – Houston, TX
- Served as Flight Controller in NASA's Mission Control, administering Unix servers and supporting critical Space Station and Mission Control operations.
- Led an 8-person team developing Mission Control displays and tools, reducing task time by 65% and human error by 55%; earned NASA's "Going the Extra Mile" award.