I bring over three decades of experience in technology leadership, product development, and infrastructure strategy to my role as CTO and Co-Founder at ProudZone. My career has spanned startups and global enterprises, with a focus on cloud platforms, distributed systems, and building resilient teams that deliver at scale.
My approach combines deep engineering expertise with a commitment to real-world impact. I believe the best technology quietly empowers people — and that great teams thrive on transparency, curiosity, and shared purpose. At ProudZone, I lead our platform strategy, product infrastructure, and a growing engineering team focused on building inclusive, secure systems that scale efficiently and reliably.
As a committed ally and upstander, I actively champion equity and inclusion. This commitment involves working to dismantle barriers and ensure every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Fostering safe, welcoming environments, where every voice is valued, is the foundation for both a vibrant culture and groundbreaking code.
In my free time, I pursue passions like photography, making and listening to music, inventing electronics, hiking, camping, and automating whatever I can at home.
To learn more about me, connect with me on LinkedIn or let’s meet for a virtual coffee.
I’m a business strategist with a background in public relations, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, dedicated to creating meaningful connections and driving impact. As Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of ProudZone, I focus on expanding our reach and ensuring LGBTQ+ individuals—especially those without safe access to community—have a space where they can connect, thrive, and be seen.
Throughout my career, I’ve led initiatives that amplify underrepresented voices, strengthen audience engagement, and create lasting change. I’ve worked with global organizations, developed data-driven communication strategies, and advised on campaigns that bring people together in powerful ways. My expertise lies in audience insights, brand psychology, and strategic storytelling—helping organizations and communities grow with purpose.
As an LGBTQ+ individual, this work is deeply personal. I know firsthand how important it is to feel a sense of belonging. And I’m committed to ensuring others never have to search for it alone. At ProudZone, I’m working alongside an incredible team to build something truly groundbreaking – a space designed to give LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and organizations the visibility, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Let’s connect on LinkedIn or schedule a meeting here to learn more.
With my business administration background, I have worked in the startup world for over 15 years as an employee and a founder in various industries. I founded my first project in 2015.
As members of the LGBTQ+ community, my co-founders and I are dedicated to creating something highly beneficial for the community with ProudZone.
The initial idea for ProudZone came to me during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Back then, I realized how lucky I was to have the freedom and opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of our incredible community till this point. You often realize how awesome things are if you lose them. Luckily for me, the cut-off from the community was only temporary, but I realized it is a cruel reality for millions of people, even without a pandemic. But it took me some time until I actually began to put my idea into reality.
As CEO of ProudZone, I am mainly responsible for the overall strategy and represent ProudZone. But to be honest, like at every other startup, founders must do everything that the other team members cannot cover. And that is what I love about being a founder: creating something great with value and facing new challenges daily.
To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile or let us meet for a virtual coffee.
