Career History

Experience

Over 15 years across cloud technology, finance, and operations, each chapter building on the last.

Work History

Professional Experience

Apr 2022 – Present WellSky · Remote

Cloud FinOps Program Manager

Built from Scratch
GCP Spotlight Case study

Unified FinOps platform monitoring ~600 GCP projects across four service modules: GKE (59 clusters), Compute Engine (2,222 VMs), Cloud Storage (2,989 buckets), and AI/Vertex AI. Generates 4,000+ right-sizing recommendations with adaptive headroom based on workload variability classification. Python/FastAPI backend, React/TypeScript/Tailwind frontend, three isolated SQLite databases, Terraform IAM at scale, ArgoCD deployment with Workload Identity (zero service account keys).

FinOps Reporting & Budget Platform Case study

Replaced manual spreadsheet reporting with an automated platform pulling live actuals from the Ternary API across 100+ subscriptions, 3 cloud providers, and 16+ solutions. Solution scorecard (A+–D−) graded across five weighted dimensions with asymmetric over-budget penalty, 8-tab insights engine, linear regression forecasting, and fiscal year-native design. React 19, Node.js, dual PostgreSQL, Docker. 129 unit tests.

  • Recipient of the Cost Savings Excellence Award, Q3 Fiscal Year 2025.
  • Led cost savings initiatives resulting in $3.6M+ annualized savings since hire; identified additional $2M+ in Production and Development environments.
  • Assembled annual Multi-Cloud Hosting Budget exceeding $28M and Vendor Hosting Budgets exceeding $20M, with 15-month rolling forecasts.
  • Own and lead monthly Cloud Report Presentations to Director and VP-level personnel across 15 Business Units, covering actual spend, budgets, forecasts, and optimization opportunities.
  • Implemented and optimized WellSky’s use of Ternary end-to-end (implementation, education, and knowledge base) across 15 Business Units with dashboards, reports, and budgets.
  • Cross-functional POC for all cloud spend; created communication channels and alignment across FP&A, Hosting, and InfoSec.
  • Negotiate contracts and build partnerships with vendors to support scalable, compliant solutions.
Python FastAPI React TypeScript Kubernetes Docker Terraform PostgreSQL GCP AWS Azure FinOps Program Management Ternary
Feb 2020 – Apr 2022 Career Break · Los Angeles, CA

Career Transition & Self-Development

  • 2022: Obtained CompTIA Linux+ certification, deepened HTML/JavaScript skills, and began Spanish fluency studies.
  • 2021: Earned 5 certifications (AWS CCP, AWS SAA, Google IT Support, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+), built gwf.ninja from scratch using HTML, CSS, and Sass, and studied basic Linux System Administration.
  • 2020: Became SAG Eligible following a passion for acting, taught myself touch-typing (60+ WPM), completed a specialized finance course, and pivoted focus to IT and Cloud Computing.
  • Spent quality time with family across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HTML / CSS / Sass JavaScript Linux Cloud Certifications
Apr 2016 – Jan 2020 Unishippers of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Finance Manager

  • Implemented a budget to pay down $360K in acquired debt within an aggressive 5-year timeline.
  • Generated quarterly P&L reports to determine financial growth and inform the operating budget, vital for maintaining franchise eligibility.
  • Modernized payment processing to reduce credit card fees, saving $30,000+ per year; incorporated Direct Deposit, QuickPay, ACH, and Wire Transfers.
  • Resolved 250+ logistics claims, 400+ disputes, and 6 small claims filings, alongside IT setup and administrative operations.
  • Enforced stricter payment schedules (NET 15), significantly improving cash flow and cash position across 500+ customer accounts.
Financial Management P&L Reporting QuickBooks Contract Management
2008 – 2016 Earlier Career

Various Roles

  • Land Surveyor, Langford Land Surveying (2015–2016): Defined legal boundaries on 70+ sites; drafted 50+ Tentative/Parcel Maps in AutoCAD.
  • Petroleum Analyst, Lundberg Survey (2013–2014): Organized fuel price surveys across 6,000+ gas stations nationwide, averaging 45 stations per day.
  • Transition Associate, Dignified Transition Solutions (2012–2013): Counseled 700+ homeowners per month on foreclosure alternatives; maintained the department’s lowest error rate (1.5%).
  • Basketball Coach, Westlake High School (2010–2013): Frosh/Soph head coach; led team to consecutive League Championships in 2012 & 2013. 90% of players advanced to varsity.
  • Manager of Field Operations, Kenlite Gunite (2008–2012): Managed a crew of 10 across 500+ projects; handled payroll, estimates, bids, invoices, and scheduling. Navigated a full financial audit in 2011.
AutoCAD Field Operations Team Management Client Counseling Coaching

Credentials

Certifications

Earned across cloud platforms, networking, and IT infrastructure.

CompTIA Network+ ce badge
CompTIA Network+ ce
CompTIA
Issued Nov 2021 · Expires Nov 2027
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals badge
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft
Issued Mar 2025 · ID: DE20AB5ABF84B611
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer badge
Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud
Issued Oct 2023 · Expires Oct 2026
CompTIA Linux+ ce badge
CompTIA Linux+ ce
CompTIA
Issued Feb 2022
CompTIA A+ ce badge
CompTIA A+ ce
CompTIA
Issued Sep 2021
Google IT Support Certificate badge
Google IT Support Certificate
Coursera / Google
Issued Jun 2021
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate badge
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services
Issued Apr 2021
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner badge
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Issued Jan 2021

Academic Background

Education

University of San Diego
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration & Management
2004 – 2008 · Minor in Accounting
Summer Abroad, Rome, Italy: Developed a cross-cultural business perspective while studying differential business models between European nations and the U.S., with specific focus on IKEA’s international strategy.

Mark Twain Continuation High School: Mentored and tutored under-resourced high school students in preparation for college; provided subject-level feedback directly to teachers.