Ops Command Center v3.2.1

Projects

Current ventures, past engagements, and the work that drives operational excellence.

Current Projects

3 active ventures

AI for manufacturing and supply chain operations

Helping manufacturers and supply chain operators deploy AI to unlock capacity, reduce waste, and accelerate decision-making.

Founder
Jan 2024 - Present
manufacturing

Key Highlights

  • Industrial AI implementation for shop floor operations
  • Supply chain optimization using predictive analytics
  • Bridging AI capabilities with frontline execution
AI/ML Python LangChain Computer Vision Process Automation

Agentic workflows and AI consulting for government

AI consulting practice focused on agentic workflows for federal and SLED (state, local, education) government agencies. Building autonomous AI systems that handle complex multi-step processes.

Founder
Jan 2024 - Present

Key Highlights

  • Agentic AI workflows for government operations
  • Federal and SLED agency consulting
  • Autonomous multi-step process automation
LangChain LangGraph Python Claude Agentic AI RAG

Operations knowledge base and consulting hub

Personal site styled as an enterprise ERP system, featuring operational frameworks, playbooks, and AI resources for scaling businesses.

Owner
Jun 2024 - Present

Key Highlights

  • ERP-inspired glassmorphism design system
  • Knowledge base with 50+ operational articles
  • AI prompts and use cases library
Astro React TypeScript Tailwind CSS MDX

Project History

22 completed

Flowcore Water Services Completed

10% to 26% net margins through operational excellence

Ran local operations for the CEO. Increased net margins from 10% to 26% by dialing in operations. Launched new geographic division plus filtration and irrigation service lines. Learned marketing and SEO to grow lead volume.

Operations Manager
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
Increased net margins from 10% to 26% Launched new geographic division +3 more
Operations Consulting Completed

Middle-market transformation for PE-backed companies

Independent consulting practice focused on transforming middle-market operations in distribution, manufacturing, and home services for private equity portfolio companies.

Principal Consultant
Jan 2020 - Jun 2024
Operational turnarounds for PE portfolio companies ERP implementations and process optimization +1 more
Canekast Completed

6x growth as President/COO through M&A and operational rebuild

Grew a small foundry 6x as President and COO. Completely rebuilt finance and operations functions. Expanded through M&A with full integration and consolidation of acquired companies.

President / COO
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
6x'd the business Rebuilt finance and operations +2 more
CTG Federal Completed

Federal government contracting

Operations consulting for federal government contractor focused on compliance and process optimization.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
The Designery Completed

Creative design agency

Business operations consulting for creative design agency focused on project management and workflow optimization.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Critical Tilt Completed

Technology consulting and services

Operations consulting engagement focused on process improvement and organizational efficiency.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Fastener Specialists Completed

Florida-based fastener distribution

Operations consulting for fastener distributor focused on inventory management and operational efficiency.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Mean Green Lawn Completed

Lawn care and landscaping services

Business operations consulting for lawn care company focused on route optimization and service delivery.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
AFC Industries Completed

32-plant distribution network leadership

Leadership board member working alongside COO, CEO, and CFO to oversee 32 distribution plants. Drove sales strategy, international expansion initiatives, supply chain optimization, and M&A integration across the organization.

Leadership Board
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
Oversaw operations across 32 distribution plants Developed and executed sales strategy +3 more
Memphis Ice Completed

Commercial ice manufacturing and distribution

Operations consulting for commercial ice manufacturer focused on production efficiency and distribution logistics.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Salt City Coffee Completed

Specialty coffee roasting and retail

Business operations support for specialty coffee roaster including production planning and retail operations.

Operations Advisor
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Pac Air Completed

Automated aerospace MRO quoting system

6-month contract building a fully automated quoting tool for aerospace MRO. Integrated 10+ data sources including flight schedules, ILS marketplace data, Boeing/Airbus catalogs, inventory, and surplus package details. Built RPA bots to scrape data, nightly ETL pipelines to clean and parse, and scoring algorithms for urgency, scarcity, and likelihood that pushed dynamic pricing into Salesforce.

Systems Developer
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Built fully automated quoting system Integrated 10+ data sources (flight info, ILS, Boeing/Airbus catalogs, inventory) +4 more
Ajedrez de Mexico Completed

Chess Group's international expansion into Mexico

Led Chess Group's international expansion by relocating to Mexico to launch the company. Navigated government relations, cultural differences, and language barriers while building the business from scratch. Established Mexican corporate entity and built local operations serving maquiladoras.

Founder & General Manager
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
Relocated to Mexico to launch the business Navigated government relations and regulatory compliance +3 more
Chess Group Sourcing Completed

4x growth, international expansion, and PE exit

Grew the business 4x through operational excellence and international expansion. Sourced a private equity buyer and successfully executed the sale. Built the foundation for Ajedrez de Mexico as the international arm.

COO / Partner
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
4x'd the business Expanded internationally (Mexico) +2 more
Density Completed

Workplace analytics and space intelligence

Operations support for workplace analytics company focused on scaling operations and process development.

Operations Advisor
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Marketvuze Completed

Marketing technology platform

Operations and process consulting for marketing technology startup.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Syracuse Tech Garden Completed

Startup incubator and innovation hub

Advisory and mentorship role supporting startups at Central New York's premier technology incubator.

Startup Advisor
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
Hopeprint International Completed

Nonprofit operations and global missions

Operational consulting for international nonprofit organization focused on process efficiency and resource allocation.

Operations Consultant
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Alliance Fastener Completed

ISO 9001 implementation and custom ERP development

Implemented ISO 9001 quality management system and built a complete custom ERP system from scratch. Hands-on coding and systems architecture combined with quality process development.

Operations & Systems
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
Implemented ISO 9001 certification Built and coded full custom ERP system +1 more
Missio Global Missions Completed

International missions organization

Operational support for global missions organization focused on organizational efficiency and team coordination.

Operations Advisor
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Graduate and undergraduate finance professor

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the Whitman School of Management covering accounting, financial statement analysis, banking, micro market trading, and corporate finance.

Professor
Aug 2010 - May 2014
Taught graduate-level financial statement analysis and corporate finance Developed undergraduate curriculum for accounting and banking courses +2 more
Amazon (SmallParts.com) Completed

Manufacturer acquisition strategy via data portals

Worked with the SmallParts.com team on strategy to acquire more manufacturers through data portals and certification programs. Developed approaches to scale manufacturer partnerships and product offerings.

Strategy
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
Developed manufacturer acquisition strategy Built data portal frameworks +1 more