Ventures, Projects, Gigs
I have a deep background in startups, software, and managing nuts-and-bolts businesses. My specialty lies in bridging the gap between the technical world, including software engineers, and non-technical professionals working in the mechanical levels of the silo.
Swivu: A SaaS platform designed to coordinate enterprise resources, including personnel, tools, equipment, and facilities. Focused on addressing operational complexity, it offers features for planning, scheduling, and organizing resources efficiently. Scheduled for launch in 2025.
Roles: CEO, non-technical architect, design lead, and entirely responsible for driving Swivu from inception to V1.
Building Restoration Services (BRS): A leading provider of building envelope restoration and maintenance solutions, specializing in assessing, restoring, and preserving structures to ensure long-term safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
Roles: Consultant responsible for reorganizing BRS’s strategy and language, including the marketing and the website reformulation, which helped double the company’s revenues. BRS also funds the software venture I lead (Swivu).
Autonomy Sports: A project leveraging AI, machine learning, and blockchain to transform youth sports participation. It addresses the high dropout rate among children by reimagining access and engagement in sports.
Roles: Architect and patent author. My open-source documentation on youth sports has been downloaded by coaches worldwide.
SQGO Innovations: A pioneer in mobile app ecosystems before the iPhone era. Developed patented methods for building and provisioning cross-platform apps, catering to handset manufacturers and mobile operators. The intellectual property is actively managed for monetization.
Roles: CEO of this patent development and holding company. Assisted in writing hundreds of patent claims that secured 11 U.S. patents. SQGO is an ongoing venture.
Real Estate: Over two decades of experience in real estate development and management, specializing in planning, permitting, financing, and managing contractor and tenant relationships. This work emphasizes attention to detail and strategic oversight.
Roles: CEO and responsible for all aspects of operating a small real estate portfolio.
Nonprofit Work: Contributed branding, strategy, and digital presence to organizations like Boston Rising Sports, ROAR (Rural Opportunity through Art and Restoration), Unified/AdaptX, Bella Gaia, and others, supporting their missions through creative and technical expertise.
Roles: Advisor for strategy, positioning, branding, and fundraising for nonprofits.
StackChat: A communication platform resembling Slack combined with Pinterest, initially designed for event planners. Though currently on hold, its potential for improving collaboration in niche markets remains.
Roles: Co-founder. Led strategy, design, and branding.
Coppersmith Hall: Provided social impact analysis, advertising strategies, and investor materials for this South Boston venue, helping establish its market presence.
Roles: Consultant responsible for opportunity analysis and the investor pitch. The proforma from this project is one of the most widely downloaded restaurant proformas in the world.
Smarter Glass: Led the rebranding of a technology company specializing in LCD products and implemented operational enhancements through a NetSuite deployment.
Roles: Consultant for branding and software deployments.
Spotlight.IO: A SaaS product designed for influencers to manage inbound promotional requests. While not fully realized, it provided insights into product development and market strategies.
Roles: Co-founder and CEO. Far ahead of its time, Spotlight was an influencer engagement platform…that’s still needed in 2025.
Music Industry Ventures: A portfolio of projects including MusicXray (connecting artists and professionals), Music Think Tank (a resource hub for musicians), and Longview Farm Recording Studios (a historic music production space).
Roles: Founder, CEO, and other roles throughout my journey in the music industry.
Lancaster Marketplace: Launched one of the largest indoor/outdoor flea markets in the Eastern U.S., generating significant visitor traffic before its acquisition by a local entrepreneur.
Roles: CMO. Successfully launched this venture for a family member.
Yospace: Early investor and branding contributor to a server-side ad insertion company, acquired multiple times for its value in digital advertising.
Roles: Founder and CEO (seed stage), seed investor, and sales manager.
Bid Book: Developed software to streamline pricing and inventory for the auto recycling industry. The technology was later acquired by Ford Motor Company for its innovative approach.
Roles: Founder and software architect.
Crawford Truck Sales: Expanded a truck sales company into a leading Jerr-Dan distributor, achieving recognition as the largest seller of Jerr-Dan parts worldwide.
Roles: Founder and CEO (early career).
United Auto Recycling: Operated an environmentally friendly auto recycling business recognized for its sustainability practices. Acquired by Ford Motor Company as part of its strategic expansion.
Roles: Founder and CEO (early career).
When the earth cooled: As the first graduate from UMASS Amherst with a BDIC degree in Software Design, I spent the first decade of my career writing software, consulting, and launching small software ventures.