Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations. Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring developers from idea to implementation. Active contributor outside of work: volunteer, technical writer, and hands-on tech educator for school students. Senior Member, IEEE; active member of AAAI, ACM, IAENG, and TAG (Technology Association of Georgia). Regular session chair at technical conferences and judge for multiple hackathons. Author and peer-reviewer of technical papers spanning healthcare, software engineering, and AI. Contributor to several book chapters on emerging technologies and real-world applications. Holder of granted patents in artificial intelligence. Community-minded volunteer with NFTE, Cisco STEM, American Corporate Partners, 3DE school events, and the American Heart Association. Known for bridging research and practice—bringing academic rigor, industry pragmatism, and a collaborative mindset to every project.