I'm running operations at Teserae AI and happy there, and I still take the right conversation when it comes along. If you're working on something where the hardest problem is operational, I'd like to hear about it. Do you know someone I should talk with? Email me (and thanks in advance)!
I'm open to:
Fully remote;
Hybrid up to three days a week anywhere in California, Nevada or Oregon (remember, I'm a pilot!), or;
Relocation anywhere for the right role.
Roles:
COO
Chief of Staff
Private Equity Associate/Manager
Family Office Managing Member
Project Manager
Special Projects Management
Recruiting/HR Management
W-2 roles are preferred, but I'm open to contract work if the project is engaging and interesting.
Seasoned and entrepreneurial COO with a proven track record of success across multiple industries, including startups and established firms. Expertise in managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams through collaborative, evidence-based, and iterative principles. Known for exceptional attention to detail, impeccable judgment in ambiguous situations, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. Skilled in all aspects of business operations, from recruiting and HR to strategy and execution.
JUL 2026 - CURRENT
Teserae AI - Operations
Lead operations, systems administration, and UI/UX for an early-stage AI startup
SEP 2019 - CURRENT
NexGen Housing Partners, Seattle WA - Partner (COO through July 2026)
Provided executive leadership for finance, marketing, maintenance, communications, construction, and property management teams, overseeing a headcount of 25
Successfully delivered 3 complex multifamily construction projects (141 units total) to completion while optimizing headcount and reducing overhead
Developed and implemented operational processes, including IT, recruiting/hiring, contracting, project management, and scheduling
Administered and optimized tech stack including Procore, MS Office, Google Suite, and Quickbooks
Demonstrated political acumen by successfully lobbying state and local lawmakers for changes to state MFTE law, resulting in millions in portfolio valuation gain with zero budget
DEC 2016 - DEC 2019
Family Office, Bangkok, Thailand - Managing Member
Sourced, fundraised, and managed multiple private equity partnerships across diverse industries and geographies
Glencoe Bridge LLC - 46.2% IRR, 1.88 MOIC - Nov 2017 - Oct 2020
Bexvie Partners LLC - 43.7% IRR, 1.72 MOIC - Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
BarrelCo LLC - 29.4% IRR, 1.80 MOIC - Jan 2018 - Jul 2022
Hard Money Lending Portfolio - 138% IRR, 1.29 MOIC - Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
Triple Iridium LLC - 15.9% IRR, 1.33 MOIC - Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
Solely responsible for due diligence, execution, financing activities, investor communications, and other management activities
OCT 2015 - DEC 2016
Allstate, Northbrook IL - Business Consultant - Large/Complex Projects
Consulted with executive leadership on the launch, technology infrastructure, and nationwide scale buildout of the Good Hands Rescue Network
Introduced and led Lean and Agile project management methodologies, focusing on project sustainability and organizational design
Developed incentive and reward programs to optimize network performance
JAN 2015 - OCT 2015
HONK, Santa Monica CA - Director, Partnership Operations
Led all operations in HONK’s provider network, managing education, support, and growth of roadside assistance and automotive repair partnerships
Collaborated with CTO to build out provider tech backbone and infrastructure
Scaled networks throughout the US and Canada, utilizing KPIs and Tableau to drive key business decisions
Managed company operations through Seed and Series A funding rounds
MAY 2008 - DEC 2014
AAA, Costa Mesa CA - Supervisor, Specialty Networks
Project and program manager on major tech rollouts including backbone technology supporting millions of roadside assistance requests
Worked with Senior leadership across the AAA federation to help standardize processes, payments, and technologies
Developed KPIs, SLAs, vendor network selection criteria, policies and procedures that resulted in massive increases in customer satisfaction and vendor profitability
Nominated twice for the Cheshire Award of Excellence, the company’s highest honor
Drucker School of Business, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA - MBA
California State University, Northridge, CA - BA Radio/TV/Film
Executive Leadership
Team Management & Development
Strategic Planning & Execution
Financial Management
Project Management (Agile/Lean)
Operations Optimization
Technology Implementation
Stakeholder Communication
Business Development
Change Management
Private Pilot with Instrument Rating
Board Secretary, Hacker Dojo
FINRA Arbitrator
Private Chef / Proprietor of Tahoe Persian Kitchen
Owner / Proprietor of Reno-Tahoe Charcuterie Co.