About
I'm a philosopher who builds technology solutions. I've been thinking about how technology changes human work since long before AI became a buzzword.
20+ years at the intersection
The philosophy advantage
My PhD dissertation was titled "The Ethical Import of Objective and Social Structures in Experience: A study of Dilthey and Heidegger." That's not just academic credentials—it's practical expertise in how ethical decisions get made in complex, real-world situations.
While many consultants discuss AI ethics theoretically, I bring formal ethical training to practical implementations.
This expertise becomes crucial when implementing AI in teams. How do we introduce AI without creating fear? What happens to people's sense of purpose when AI handles their routine work?
These aren't just nice-to-have considerations—they determine whether AI implementations succeed or fail.
From academia to real-world impact
I spent my early career in academia, but I quickly realized I wanted to build solutions, not just analyze problems. That led me to technology consulting at North Highland, where I co-led the technology team and became responsible for tech sales.
We achieved 300% of sales targets by focusing on what clients actually needed, not what was trendy.
But the work that really shaped my approach came later, during crisis leadership at Emory University. When COVID-19 hit, I worked directly with the Provost's leadership to plan the entire high-level approach for academic continuity.
We didn't just transition 205 continuing education courses online in three months—we redesigned how the university thought about digital learning and brought the program back to profitability within two years.
That experience taught me something crucial: the best transformations happen at the team level, with people who are ready to change.
The team revelation
I led 43 systematic AI experiments across 13 work categories. Some teams achieved 50% productivity increases, others saw minimal impact.
The difference wasn't the technology. It was the teams.
Teams That Succeeded
- Already effective with good processes
- Clear communication and leadership support
- Wanted to be great at their work
Teams That Struggled
- Trying to use AI to fix fundamental problems
- Poor communication and unclear objectives
- Resistance to change
This insight became the foundation of my approach: I work with good teams that want to become great.
Selected experience
Crisis Leadership
Helped lead Emory COVID-19 academic continuity—transitioned 205 ECE courses online in 3 months, returned continuing education to profitability within 2 years.
Enterprise Systems Leadership
Led 80% rollout of Facet Faculty Information System across 10 Emory units—a 50-project enterprise program. Global entertainment company - Led digital transformation. International hospitality company - Agile and DevOps adoption.
AI Learning Leadership
Co-founded the Emory Center for AI Learning (CAIL) in 2023. Led 43 systematic AI experiments across 13 work categories, achieving 50% average productivity increases for participating teams. This research culminated in a comprehensive 24-page white paper analyzing AI implementation across academic and administrative functions.
Innovation Programs
Founded and scaled The Hatchery, Emory's student innovation center, which, in its first 3 years, supported 309 student ventures, launched 52 companies, taught 8,000+ students, and welcomed 54,000+ visitors.
Client projects
During my North Highland consulting years, I led digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries:
Global Airline
Led corporate news website through 2 power outages and 2 DDoS attacks. Managed critical digital infrastructure during crisis situations.
International Insurance
Led comprehensive digital transformation including agile adoption, DevOps implementation, and internal capacity building.
Global Financial Services
Led multi-disciplinary team to develop knowledge management solution on Salesforce platform.
Global Retailer
Led team to relaunch mission-critical internal application affecting daily operations.
Global Hospitality
Led team to redesign online booking experience for major hospitality brand.
National Healthcare
Helped develop and operationalize innovation pipeline for large healthcare organization.
Business Results
Created client solution that generated $6M in sales within 6 months. Consistently achieved 300%+ of sales targets while leading technology teams.
Speaking and recognition
I'm frequently invited to speak on AI implementation, digital transformation, and the intersection of technology and human experience.
Recent Speaking
- • AI.DIVE Conference - "Think Bigger: Unknown Use Cases in GenAI"
- • ACEN Symposium - "AI at Work"
- • International panel on "AI and Education" (Quebec City)
- • Interfolio Summit - "Pursuing Strategic Impact in Faculty Affairs"
Thought Leadership
- • 24-page white paper on AI in the workplace
- • Polymathic blog - philosophy, technology, and the future of work
- • Contributed to 32+ thought pieces on digital transformation at North Highland
- • Regular presenter on AI implementation strategies