SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
I’m a solutions architect and technical program leader who specializes in turning complex systems into scalable, high-impact platforms. With a unique blend of engineering depth and delivery leadership, I’ve helped public and private sector organizations modernize infrastructure, deploy AI/ML solutions, and deliver measurable value across cloud, edge, and SaaS environments.
I’ve led cross-functional teams on multi-million-dollar digital transformation programs, deployed AI pipelines and edge IoT systems, and guided customer success from post-sale implementation through to long-term adoption. My work spans government agencies like NOAA and DoD as well as commercial platforms like C3.ai and AWS.
Now, I’m focused on strategic roles that sit at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and value realization, where I can help organizations move faster, scale smarter, and make their technology investments count.
Becoming a solutions architect has been a grand journey.
Read about it here …
… or see it unfold below in my experience timeline.
KT Consulting Inc.
Technical Consultant
Company Overview
KTC is an emerging leader in the field of Program Management, Management Consulting, Engineering Services, and Scientific Services.
Experience
Consulted manufacturing engineers on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Performed finite element analysis (FEA) via Mechanica on mechanical parts built in Pro/ENGINEER and created technical drawings.
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University Overview
Founded in 1894, the A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #16 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs nationally.
Distinctions
Graduated with Honors in Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.533
Attmpted/Earned Credits: 150/150
CALCE
Graduate Assistant
Organization Overview
Founded in 1985, the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) focuses on risk assessment and management of electronic products.
Experience
Supported DoD clients with lifecycle cost modeling and sustainment planning.
Published research on aging electronics and obsolescence risk.
Taught lab-based electronics engineering coursework as part of a broader academic appointment.
University of Maryland
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University Overview
Founded in 1894, the A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #18 in Best Graduate Engineering Programs nationally.
Distinctions
Awarded without Thesis
Cumulative GPA: 3.642
Attmpted/Earned Credits: 46/46
University of Maryland
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
University Overview
Founded in 1894, the A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #18 in Best Graduate Engineering Programs nationally.
WILLCOR, Inc.
Technical Delivery Manager
Company Overview
WILLCOR provides specialized technical support to government and industry program managers with an emphasis on maximizing decision space.
Experience
Developed a genetic algorithm to minimize operations cost across naval systems.
Led a lifecycle cost mitigation study that identified ~$5M in potential savings for the NAVSEA Vertical Launch System (VLS).
Solers Inc.
Senior Software Engineer
Company Overview
Founded in 1998, Solers is a leading provider of space situational awareness, satellite ground systems and enterprise cloud-based solutions.
Experience
Deployed ML-based image analytics using Python, scikit-learn, and Apache Storm to enhance satellite imagery analysis.
Built secure full-stack applications, including Angular web tools and camera control interfaces, for classified operational environments.
Peraton
Product Manager
Company Overview
Peraton provides solutions for space protection and resiliency, orbital determination, and intelligence processing.
Experience
Directed a 28-person engineering team delivering containerized optimization software in a SCIF environment using AWS cloud infrastructure.
Oversaw Agile teams (classified, unclassified), driving delivery consistency and a 20% increase in velocity through process and tooling improvements.
Cornell University
Master of Business Administration
University Overview
Founded in 1865, Cornell University is a private Ivy League university based in Ithaca, NY ranking 15th Best Executive MBA program nationally.
Distinctions
Founded the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MET) club.
Earned a product managment certificate from eCornell in 2021.
Earned a project management certificate from eCornell in 2020.
C3 AI
Senior Director, Strategic Solutions
Company Overview
C3 AI is a leading enterprise AI software provider for building and operating enterprise-scale AI applications and accelerating digital transformation.
Experience
Closed $3M in new revenue by leading technical pre-sales, platform strategy discussions, and value demonstrations for DoD agency stakeholders.
Co-developed an OpenAI (davinci-003) integration to enable natural language querying of structured datasets.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Applied Data Science Program
University Overview
Founded in 1861, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranks 2nd Best Data Analytics/Science program nationally.
Distinctions
Awarded 16 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for completing the Applied Data Science Program from MIT Professional Education in 2023.
Tesla Laboratories Inc.
Principal Consultant
Company Overview
Tesla Laboratories provides Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, and Program Management services DoD and other federal government customers.
Experience
Architected and deployed edge IoT systems with AWS Greengrass, Linux, and encrypted networking, improving data accuracy and system reliability.
Built automation pipelines integrating TestRail and SmartSheet, streamlining business workflows.
Solution Architect | Raymond Nelson 