My Career Journey

My journey in the technology industry has been one of growth, leadership, and a relentless drive to deliver impactful solutions. 

I began my career at IBM, where I honed my skills as a program manager, leading global teams and managing complex projects. One of my proudest achievements was exceeding annual revenue goals by 240%, generating $61 million in revenue—a testament to my ability to drive results at scale.

Since then, I held progressive roles that allowed me to expand my expertise and influence. At the City of Raleigh, I led strategic initiatives that optimized workflows and automated over 43,000 annual work orders, improving operational efficiency by 25%. My leadership also launched the city’s Lean Six Sigma Certification Program, generating measurable cost savings.

At Cisco,  I led the development of secure, ethical, and scalable solutions. I managed cross-functional teams to deploy improvements in operational efficiency. I also designed an AI hackathons to foster equitable solutions and leverage insights to align Cisco’s offerings with market demands.

I've managed budgets exceeding $50 million and led large-scale innovation programs while ensuring compliance with IT  standards. Previously, I led the Partner Lifecycle Transactability Workstream, improving system efficiency by 22%, and centralized vendor management, negotiating $200 million in contracts. My work focused on delivering measurable, high-impact results across Cisco’s innovation and governance efforts.

Looking back, my career has been defined by a passion for bridging technology and business outcomes, empowering teams, and leading with purpose. As I look to the future, I’m excited to continue shaping the intersection of AI, enterprise solutions, and leadership.