Strategy, Business Development and Operations Leader


MBA | Ivy-League STEM Master's | Military Intelligence Veteran

Driving KPI-led business and revenue growth directly linked to measurable economic outcomes through technology, AI innovation, and digital transformation.

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Executive Profile
15 Years Driving Business Growth Through Technology & Innovation

Senior business development and technology leader with proven expertise in advising C-suite executives on AI implementation, digital transformation, and enterprise modernization.

Specialized in leading cross-functional teams across business model optimization, revenue channel development, and scalable systems implementation. Expert in change management, knowledge management, and business intelligence strategy.

Current Role
Senior Consultant - Business Growth with AI
Miami Dubai AI | 2024 - Present
Strategic Advisory

Guide executives and leadership teams on AI implementation strategies, automation initiatives, and business intelligence frameworks that drive measurable ROI

Digital Transformation

Lead AI adoption initiatives optimizing workflows, implementing LLM applications, and advancing knowledge management to enhance business performance

Business Analytics

Develop comprehensive ROI modeling frameworks and data-driven decision-making systems that align with strategic business objectives

Director of Product & Business Revenue
Peter Sage Ltd. | Educational Entertainment Media | 2022 - 2024
International Growth Leadership

Directed franchisee expansion across multiple countries, overseeing network growth, marketing initiatives, sales development, and leadership training programs for franchise partners worldwide.

Revenue Channel Transformation

Digitally transformed business operations including marketing and sales platforms, customer service systems, and developed scalable online course platform generating millions in new revenue. Achieved 4.9-star Trustpilot rating with 5,000+ reviews.

VP of Sales Operations, FinTech
Greenbox Capital | Software-Driven Financial Lending | 2020 - 2022
Revenue Growth

Led national sales, operations and strategic partnerships driving consistent double-digit revenue increases year over year

Proprietary Platform

Directed in-house development team building proprietary software combining UX, customer service, underwriting, and funding in unified platform

AI Integration

Implemented AI-powered data collection and decision-making systems to optimize lending operations and risk assessment

Government Contracts
Director of Business Development & Latin America SME
Prima Vista International | Military Technologies | 2017 - 2020
Strategic Alliances

Developed high-value partnerships across Latin American defense sectors through relationship building and account management

Contract Management

Managed complex government contracts ensuring compliance, delivery excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction

Business Expansion

Secured multimillion-dollar contracts through expert negotiation, deal architecture, and strategic closing techniques

Military Intelligence Background
U.S. Navy | Operations & Intelligence Specialist | 2002 - 2008
Leadership & Coordination

Led inter-branch coordination with intelligence and specialized technical units. Served as Team Leader for critical intelligence gathering supporting operational planning and Special Projects missions.

Global Operations

Deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Panama, and NATO operations. Recognized as lead subject matter expert for Latin America intelligence operations.

Education & Credentials
Academic Excellence & Professional Certifications
1
Columbia University

Master of Science (STEM) — Information & Knowledge Strategy with AI Concentration | 4.0 GPA | 2025 - Present

2
Capella University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Graduated with Honors | 2024 - 2025

3
Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor's Degree — Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences with Honors | 2018 - 2022

4
Stanford University

Generative AI Specialization — Technology, Business Applications, Human-Centered AI, Technical Fundamentals

5
Amazon AWS

Cloud Technology Consultant — in process, Cloud Architecture and Product Sales

Core Competencies
Strategy & Leadership

Business strategy, organizational leadership, executive leadership, C-suite advising, strategic partnerships, change management, business intelligence, growth strategy, transformation, agile methodology, emotional intelligence

AI & Technology

AI implementations, custom LLMs, HITL workflows, prompt engineering, AWS cloud, digital platforms, CRM systems, knowledge ecosystems, systems integration, data science, software development leadership, digital transformation

Sales & Marketing

High-ticket sales, contract management, deal closure, sales cycle optimization, funnel architecture, account management, customer journey optimization, brand development, market research, content creation, ROI modeling, lead generation

Operations

Operational management, process design, project management, team management, personnel training, coaching, curriculum design, online course development, quality control, performance optimization

Industry Experience & Sectors
  • Software
  • FinTech
  • Defense Technologies
  • Financial Services
  • Media & Education
  • Medical & Wellness
  • Government Contracts
  • U.S. & Latin America Markets
  • B2B & B2C
  • E-commerce & Online Sales
  • Fortune 100 Partners
  • SMB & Emerging Technologies

Professional references, detailed work history, PhD recommendations, business testimonials, and video interviews available upon request.

Languages
English

Native

Spanish

Native

Portuguese

Basic

French

Basic

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