Technology & Partnerships Leader

Building bridges between strategy and execution

20 years leading global technology initiatives at the intersection of AdTech, Commerce Media, AI, and platform ecosystems. I turn complex partnerships and technical programs into measurable business outcomes.

20+
Years in Tech
$100M+
Ad Spend Deployed
Top 100
Google Advertiser
Exit → IPO
Full Cycle
3 VP Roles
Progressive Leadership
About

The intersection of technology and partnerships is where I thrive.

I've spent two decades building and leading global technology businesses. My career began in the early days of digital advertising — as one of Google's Top 100 Advertisers, I helped pioneer the tooling and strategies that shaped the modern adtech landscape.

As VP at Nativex (a Mobvista company), I led global strategic initiatives across market expansion, privacy, data security, and technology infrastructure. I oversaw the rollout of enterprise MarTech, DevSecOps, and CRM systems across 20 offices and 1,000+ employees, while managing complex commercial agreements that required close partnership with Engineering, Legal, and Finance.

I bring a rare combination: deep technical fluency — from SDK/API integrations and algorithmic bidding systems to hands-on work with AI and automation tools — paired with senior commercial leadership, including being part of the leadership team that successfully exited the company to Mobvista and subsequently navigated the Mobvista IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Today, I'm focused on applying this experience to the next wave of technology — whether that's Commerce Media, enterprise AI programs, or privacy-first data partnerships. I'm based in Minnesota and open to remote, hybrid, and travel-friendly opportunities.

At a Glance

Location Minnesota
Experience 20+ Years
Education B.S., Business Computer
Information Systems
University St. Cloud State
Availability Remote / Hybrid / Travel

Industries

AdTech & Programmatic
Commerce Media & Retail Media
AI & Machine Learning
Privacy & Data Platforms
Fintech & Payments
SaaS & Enterprise Software
Career

Two decades of building at the edge of technology.

From pioneering search engine marketing to leading global platform strategy through an IPO.

2023 — Present
Independent Consultant
Strategic Technology Consulting
Providing strategic consulting to mobile app developers and e-commerce clients on operational efficiency, technology integration, and AI-powered automation. Deepening hands-on expertise in generative AI, LLM deployment, and privacy-first advertising architecture.
Generative AI E-Commerce Automation
Jan 2020 — 2023
VP, Global Strategic Initiatives
Nativex (Mobvista Group)
Led end-to-end execution of global programs across market expansion, privacy, and data security. Orchestrated complex multi-party deals from term sheet through implementation. Unlocked new channel partnerships driving significant incremental revenue. Executed global technology rollout (MarTech, DevSecOps, Salesforce) for 1,000+ employees across 20 offices.
Program Leadership Privacy & Compliance Global Rollout Revenue Growth
Jun 2017 — Dec 2019
VP, Supply
Nativex (Mobvista Group)
Managed strategic relationships with attribution vendors, mediation technology partners, and app stores globally. Coordinated cross-functional change management and risk mitigation during the Mobvista IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
IPO (HKEX) Platform Partnerships Change Management
Mar 2013 — May 2017
Business Development Director → VP, Business Development
Nativex (exited to Mobvista, March 2016)
Led Business Development and Sales teams, scaling proprietary mobile in-app ad inventory through SDK integrations. Managed the M&A process and post-acquisition integration of global teams after the successful exit to Mobvista.
M&A Integration SDK Partnerships Team Leadership
Dec 2006 — Mar 2013
Sr. Marketing Manager → Manager of Marketing → Sr. User Acquisition Mgr → Business Development Director
W3i
Built the foundation. Progressed from Sr. Marketing Manager through to Business Development Director over six years. Developed a pioneering SEM program that earned early beta access to the Google AdWords API and Top 100 Advertiser status. Served as Product Owner for proprietary automated bid management software. Played a foundational role in building the mobile adtech business from the ground up.
Google AdWords API Beta Top 100 Advertiser Product Ownership
May 2005 — Dec 2006
Media Buyer
Freeze.com LLC
Managed online advertising campaigns and developed a foundational search engine marketing (SEM) program.
SEM Media Buying
Expertise

Where I add the most value.

🤝

Strategic Partnerships

End-to-end deal architecture from term sheet through implementation. Complex multi-party negotiations with platform partners, data providers, and measurement vendors across global markets.

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Program Delivery

Enterprise-scale technology rollouts (MarTech, DevSecOps, CRM) across distributed organizations. Agile delivery with cross-functional alignment between Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders.

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Privacy & Governance

GDPR/CCPA compliance architecture, data security strategy, and program governance in regulated environments. IPO-grade risk mitigation and change management processes.

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Commerce Media

Deep expertise across the programmatic advertising ecosystem: attribution, measurement, mediation, and monetization. SDK/API integration strategy for publishers and merchants at scale.

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AI & Automation

Hands-on builder with generative AI, LLM deployment, and intelligent automation systems. Translating AI capabilities into practical business applications and operational efficiency gains.

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Global Operations

Leading distributed teams across 20+ offices internationally. Cross-cultural commercial execution, international market expansion, and M&A integration experience.

Impact

Numbers that tell the story.

$100M+
Direct response ad & marketing spend deployed across channels
1,000+
Global employees onboarded through enterprise technology rollout
20
Global offices managed across strategic initiatives
IPO
Navigated Mobvista's listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Perspective

What I'm thinking about.

Topics at the intersection of technology, advertising, and the future of digital commerce.

Commerce Media

The convergence of AdTech and Retail Media is creating a new partnership playbook.

The skills that built mobile adtech ecosystems — SDK integrations, attribution partnerships, programmatic infrastructure — are the exact capabilities retail media networks need now. I see this as the most natural translation of adtech expertise into the next growth vertical.

Privacy

Privacy isn't a constraint — it's the foundation of the next generation of advertising.

After years managing privacy compliance globally, I believe the companies that treat privacy as a product advantage — not a compliance burden — will win. Clean rooms, PETs, and privacy-safe targeting aren't workarounds. They're the architecture of trust.

AI & Automation

The best AI leaders will be the ones who actually build with the technology.

I spend time deploying LLMs, building automation workflows, and experimenting with AI agents — not because it's trendy, but because understanding the technology from the inside makes me a better strategic leader. The gap between AI hype and AI execution is bridged by people who do both.

Career

Twenty years of pattern recognition across technology cycles is an undervalued asset.

I've watched the same dynamics play out from SEM to mobile to programmatic to AI: early chaos, platform consolidation, ecosystem buildout, privacy reckoning. That pattern recognition — knowing what works and what doesn't at each stage — compounds in value.

Connect

Let's talk.

I'm actively exploring my next opportunity. Whether you're a hiring manager, recruiter, or someone who shares these interests — I'd love to connect.