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Career Journey

Director - RFID & Store Innovation

2025 - Present
Leading the enterprise-wide Overhead RFID rollout for Old Navy and all Gap Inc. brands while driving store innovation initiatives across the entire portfolio.

Sr. Product Manager

2022 - 2025
Store Innovation: Implement new technology solutions that elevate the store experience for customers and associates.

Gap Threads: Focused on the further advancement of Gap Inc. into digital consumer engagement, emerging tech, and web3.

Sr. Product Manager

2020 - 2022
Led the product for a comprehensive digital pharmacy service that seamlessly connects members to home delivery of their prescriptions, personalized medication reminders, 24/7 access to a pharmacist, and valuable wellness advice. Our service is accessible through a user-friendly mobile app and a reliable 24/7 pharmacist call center, ensuring that our members have convenient and constant access to the care they need.

Innovation Manager

2012 - 2020
Focused on driving innovation processes and implementing design thinking to address timely and pertinent business needs. Manage the global innovation team, and oversee a group of dedicated full-time associates. Together, we collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and deliver fully-developed products and solutions to the market. Utilize creative and engaging communication strategies to foster a unified company culture and enhance team morale.

Director of Product Management

2007 - 2012
Managed the Product Team and directed the development of the Life|ware software solution for home automation and in-room hospitality experience.

Analyst

2006 - 2007
Prepared cost proposals and conducted ROI analyses by determining direct and indirect costs. Set up a support tracking system to monitor tech support hours effectively. Provided training to clients on the Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS) software.

Core Competencies & Skills

Leadership & Strategy

  • Product Vision & Roadmapping
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Enterprise Scale & Rollout
  • Design Thinking & Hackathons
  • Patent Drafting & IP

Hardware & IoT

  • Enterprise RFID (UHF / Overhead)
  • Raspberry Pi / ESP32 Embedded Systems
  • 3D Printing
  • Zigbee & Z-Wave Automation

Software & Digital Products

  • Mobile App Strategy and Development (iOS / Android)
  • Web & PWA Development
  • Digital Health & HIPAA
  • REST APIs & System Integrations
  • Cloudflare Pages & Edge Delivery

Media & Communications

  • Live Broadcast Production
  • 360° VR Spatial Capture
  • Executive Stakeholder Storytelling
  • Technical Writing & Press Relations