Leadership That Understands AI
Our founders combine decades of enterprise technology leadership with deep AI expertise to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI transformation.
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Architect with 20+ years driving enterprise-scale technology and AI transformation at Discover Financial Services. Expert in strategic vision, governance, and platform modernization delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings.
Areas of Expertise
Certifications
Education: BS Computer Engineering, University of Manitoba | BS Biology, University of Manitoba
Career Highlights
Enterprise Architecture
- •Designed enterprise solutions for financial services driving large-scale platform modernization
- •Led mainframe-to-distributed platform transformations enabling agility and cost efficiency
- •Architected Kubernetes-based infrastructure supporting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions
AI Strategy & Governance
- •Enabled GenAI adoption across the enterprise through strategic roadmaps and governance frameworks
- •Deployed private AI infrastructure alongside cloud provider capabilities for flexible AI delivery
- •Established AI governance practices ensuring responsible and scalable AI implementations
Organization & Domain Leadership
- •Created and led technology organizations spanning AI/ML, Cloud, APIs, and Digital Experiences
- •Built high-performing architecture teams across multiple strategic technology domains
- •Fostered culture of technical excellence and innovation across enterprise technology groups
Master architect and engineering leader with 27+ years of global IT Infrastructure experience. Trusted advisor with proven track record influencing IT solutions at Fortune 500 organizations.
Areas of Expertise
Certifications
Education: Technology Leadership | 21+ years at Discover Financial Services
Career Highlights
Technical Architecture Leader - Public Cloud, Innovation & GenAI
Discover Financial Services
2023 - Present
- •Leading public and hybrid cloud architecture initiatives
- •Driving GenAI innovation and enterprise applications
- •Architecting cost-optimized AI experiences
Tech Architecture Leader - Automation Architecture
Discover Financial Services
2022 - 2023
- •Led automation architecture strategy
- •Designed enterprise-scale automation solutions
- •Drove operational efficiency improvements
Lead Public Cloud Architect
Discover Financial Services
2015 - 2022
- •Architected public cloud strategy and implementation
- •Led multi-cloud and hybrid cloud initiatives
- •Established cloud governance frameworks
Our Mission
We founded StrategyForge AI because we've seen too many enterprises struggle with AI adoption—not because of technology limitations, but because of strategy gaps. Our mission is to bridge that gap, helping organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale transformation.