FOUNDER & CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER - TAGDit - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(2016)
AI Governance & Organizational Intelligence Platform
- Founded TAGDit, an AI-assisted organizational decision intelligence platform and experimental ecosystem absorbing collective decision-making.
- Designed governance architecture, decision frameworks, and strategic roadmaps.
- Built multi-disciplinary software and product development initiatives.
- Developed systems for research group decision-making, structured voting, research curation, and data analytics.
- Leading commercialization and partnership development with enterprises and institutions.
- Exploring AI-assisted organizational workflows and transparency models.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (SR&ED) CONSULTANT - Independent Consultant
(2004)
Independent Consultant
- Supported government and technology organizations pursuing SR&ED and innovation programs.
- Led technical discovery, experimental documentation, and uncertainty analysis.
- Author SR&ED enhancement strategies and documentation ($50K to $500K+).
- Facilitate communication between technical teams, executives, and decision-makers.
- Educate leadership teams on structured experimentation and innovation practices.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT - Nemalux - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(2012 - 2023)
- Led strategic R&D, product development, commercialization, and partnerships for advanced workflows (petroleum, lighting, and electrical systems).
- Directed advanced R&D from feasibility through full commercialization.
- Developed and manufactured solutions for U.S. Navy, SpaceX, NASA, universities, and industrial & architectural clients worldwide.
- Led industrial & architectural systems development, and international market expansion.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma, DFSS, and DOE across engineering programs.
- Managed patents, certifications, regulatory processes, and strategic partnerships.
- Managed multi-million dollar projects in architecture, engineering, and aerospace.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Nemalux - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(2003 - 2012)
- Founded and scaled Nemalux from a garage startup on internationally recognized, innovation-focused manufacturer.
- Built company from the ground up: product development, manufacturing, and operations.
- Led corporate strategy, fundraising, and organizational growth.
- Expanded into international markets and key industry segments.
- Built strategic relationships with government, defense, research, and industry partners.
- Positioned the company as an award-winning Canadian technology leader.
- Successfully exited through acquisition by Cooper Lighting for over $10M.
