UpStryve - Probility Media

Chief Information Officer

January 2020 - Current

• Over 10 years of experience transforming large businesses through progressive technology adoption.
• Skilled in guiding technology initiatives that align with business objectives to empower employees and drive rapid growth.
• Proven ability to influence market trends and shape product development strategies.
• Expertise in building high-performing organizations, teams, and cultivating top talent.
• Specialist in driving digital business transformation initiatives to modernize operations and enhance competitiveness.
• Proficient in leveraging digital marketing strategies to accelerate business growth and expand market reach.

Chief Technology Officer

August 2017 - Current

• Analyzed system requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Managed software development teams, ensuring quality assurance standards were met.
• Oversaw infrastructure operations, including network architecture, server administration, and storage solutions.
• Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term plans for organizational growth.
• Directed procurement for equipment and supplies, ensuring maximum returns on investment.

Sales Engineer

December 2017 - January 2020

• Promoted to leadership role accountable for growing and sustaining key business applications and systems related to Virtual Reality(VR).
• Liaising closely with clients during design and implementation stages
• Partner with senior leadership and CEO to develop short- and long-term technology planning for all 24 companies worldwide.
• Plan, coordinate, execute hardware, websites and software upgrades.

Chief Engineer

August 2017 - January 2020

Promoted to leadership role accountable for growing and sustaining key business applications and systems related to Virtual Reality (VR). Liaising closely with clients during design and implementation stages. Partner with senior leadership and CEO to develop short- and long-term technology planning for all 24 companies worldwide. Plan, coordinate, execute hardware, websites and software upgrades.

Selected Projects:

• Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems, languages, tools and testing methodologies
• Consistently recognized for technical troubleshooting skills used to rapidly and cost-effectively resolve challenging technical issues.
• Bring innovative ways to exalt the company by using technology

System Administrator:

October 2015 - Current

Provided systems administration support for Windows/Cloud base systems including servers and workstation upgrades, backup and disaster recovery monitoring, user account setup, and security management. Performed regular system backups and recovery procedures, carefully following SOPs to ensure system security.

Selected Projects:

• Built a script to back up the data to AWS S3 database to allow for remote access
• Responsible for server management and distribution of server capacity
• Commended for technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; effective task prioritization; customer service orientated

Desk-Help Technician

August 2014 - October 2015

Provided networking/desktop support and account maintenance. Continuously commended for teamwork, flexibility, and work excellence in providing companywide IT support.

Selected Projects:

• Highly customer-centric with excellent customer relationship skills, directly interact with customer issues
• Supported platforms: Salesforce, E-commerce, IBID, Litmos, Shopify, Cin7, Ship-Works, Ship-Station, Infusionsoft, Odoo
• Quickly learned and master proprietary application

Upgraded internal efficiencies by developing and enhancing inventory and supply chain software to allow for the synchronization of multiple web sites

Web Designer/Support

July 2013 - Current

Responsible for ongoing design, development, and maintenance of new and existing websites. Provided technical support to all employees, leveraging broad-based expertise to handle problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution via helpdesk system and remote support tools. Analyzed system requirements to efficiently isolate and resolve a wide array of technical issues. Performed security administration functions for user, data, and remote access. Serve as vital resource for Help Desk staff, overseeing daily support operations, and providing assistance on complex trouble tickets. Cultivate and maintain relationships with IT vendors.

Rockwell Management/ Real Estate Manager

December 2012 - July 2013

Managed the leasing contracts of 48 homes in the greater Houston area. Grew business by consulting with potential lessees and executed on signed contracts. Dealt professionally with clients and colleagues to effectively diagnose and solve complications.

Chicago Animal care & Control

July 2019 - April 2022

Help animal get adopted and rehabilitate them for the outside world.

Meals On Wheels (Houston, TX)

September 2015 - July 2018

Personally deliver hot meals and perishable food items to families in need.

Congregation Emanu El (Houston, TX)

November 2014 - July 2018

Prepare students for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah service.

Assistant Basketball Coach (Houston, TX)

October 2013 - June 2014

Varsity high school basketball assistant coach.

Mathematics Tutor (Houston, TX)

November 2013 - July 2018

Help local students love math the way I do.