k3vmcd
Innovative Tech. Leader | Business Strategist
Dynamic business leader with over two decades of experience in technology strategy, business development, and blockchain technology. Proven success in driving business growth, managing large-scale projects, and building strategic partnerships. Experienced in DeFi, staking, and restaking technologies with a hands-on approach to blockchain network security and optimization. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $350,000
Hourly rate: $300
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇺🇸 United States
Experience
Aleph Zero Validator Node Operator
Self Employed 2023 - 2024
Successfully set up and maintained an Aleph Zero validator node, ensuring consistent network reliability and security. Implemented best practices for node setup, including regular updates and security monitoring, contributing to the stability of the Aleph Zero ecosystem. Actively participated in the network consensus mechanism, contributing to block validation and consensus. Collaborated with the Aleph Zero community to optimize node performance, ensuring efficient transaction processing and data validation.
Customer Practice Manager
Amazon Web Services 2020 - 2023
Oversaw a $500M+ portfolio, leading AWS market presence expansion in Florida through professional services and strategic partnerships. Owned P&L responsibilities, managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and ensuring profitability across multiple engagements. Developed and executed a multi-year strategy to accelerate customer cloud transformation, resulting in 150+ successful customer initiatives. Led program management for over 35 engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams of AWS, external partners, and customers. Created business strategies to align with customer goals, resulting in successful delivery of key transformation projects.
Director of Customer Solutions
DataStax 2018 - 2019
Led the Professional Services business across multiple regions, driving over a third of the company's $16M global business, directly influencing majority of overall $125M+ subscription business. Owned P&L responsibilities, balancing revenue growth with cost management to maintain high profitability for the Professional Services business. Developed the DataStax Managed Services offering, growing it into a $2.5M+ annual business. Drove business development and go-to-market strategies, contributing significantly to the company's overall revenue growth.
Manager
Credera Consulting 2015 - 2017
Directed 24 projects totaling over $14M, including product strategy definition, custom software development, and technology integrations. Led 35 employees in delivering technology solutions, contributing to significant revenue growth for both clients and the firm. Served as Director of Product for key client initiatives, driving successful product launches and major revenue gains.
Deputy Branch Chief
Launch Systems Directorate, US Air Force 2005 - 2014
Oversaw a team of five executive support staff responsible for operational oversight, strategy, and financial management for over 600 personnel in a $6B space launch program. Led strategic planning efforts to coordinate with engineering, finance, contracting, and operations teams, resulting in significant cost savings and improved efficiency. Developed executive presentations and reports for senior Air Force and Congressional audiences, contributing to the program's improved reputation and financial success. Drove process improvements, reducing task management response times by 40% through software and process reengineering.
Skills
amazon
aws
backend
cassandra
contracting
elasticsearch
engineering-manager
infrastructure
operations
product-manager
project-manager
python
cto
english