Projects & Work
Workplace Field CTO
At Cisco Systems, I serve as the Workplace Field CTO — leading technology strategy across hybrid work, smart buildings, physical security, and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT).
My focus is on bringing software-defined intelligence to physical spaces. This includes Cisco's Meraki cameras, access control, environmental sensors, and the network fabric that connects it all.
Before the Field CTO role, I spent nearly a decade at Cisco in collaboration engineering, solution architecture, and global enablement — building programs that trained thousands of engineers worldwide.
Win the Workplace with One Cisco
Enablement Programs
Some of the programs I designed and led during my time managing Cisco's global solution architect organization.
STLDP Class of 2017 at Cisco San Jose campus
STLDP — SE Transitions & Leadership Development Program
Class of 2017. Intensive leadership development program for Cisco's top systems engineers transitioning into management roles.
First day of CST2 in Lisbon, Portugal
Collaboration Specialist Training (CST)
Designed and delivered hands-on technical training across 60+ cities worldwide, certifying over 2,500 engineers on Cisco's collaboration portfolio.
Kicking off the 2016 Collaboration VT
Collaboration Technical VT
Led the annual virtual technology event with 1,000+ attendees and 100+ technical sessions covering the full collaboration portfolio.
MomentumEQ
MomentumEQ is an AI-powered career development platform I founded to help professionals turn ambition into daily action. It combines values-based coaching with intelligent planning to create personalized development roadmaps.
The platform draws on my experience as an iPEC-certified coach and two decades of technology leadership — bringing together the science of coaching with the scale of AI.
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Recording an episode of Distilled Buildings Tech
Distilled Buildings Tech
Distilled Buildings Tech is a podcast I co-host with AK Khalis. Each episode, we break down the latest in smart buildings, workplace technology, and building automation — then pair it with a fine spirit and honest conversation.
We cover everything from AI at the edge and energy networking to the people and culture side of building technology. Think of it as the intersection of proptech and a well-stocked bar cart.
Listen to the Podcast →Ordinary Epics
Ordinary Epics is a coaching and adventure business I co-founded with my wife Wendi. As a USAC Level 3 cycling coach, PMBI Level 1, and NICA Level 1 coach, we help athletes and adventurers find their extraordinary through structured coaching, community, and the transformative power of endurance sports.
Our event portfolio includes the Delta Epic — a 300-mile gravel race through the Mississippi Delta — and the Mississippi Gravel Cup series. We also organize group rides, bikepacking trips, and coaching clinics.
Personally, I've raced TNGA (3x), DK200 (2x), TransIowa, Stagecoach 400, and the Arizona Trail Race. We coach the whole person, not just the athlete.
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Sharing What I've Learned
I regularly speak at industry conferences and appear on podcasts, covering smart building innovation, workplace technology, and the convergence of IT and OT.
Recent engagements:
- Cisco Live EMEA Amsterdam 2025 (BRKGRN-2692)
- Cisco GSX 2024
- FIKA Friday podcast
- Distilled Buildings Tech (co-host, 14+ episodes)
- Internal Cisco leadership summits
Interested in having me speak at your event? Get in touch →