World Changing Ideas Video Contest (@SciAm)

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Co-Founder of Modern Climate. I helped start the consumer-centric advertising agency in 1998. As COO, I'm responsible for many areas including internal technology solutions, financials, human capital, legal, and supplier relationships. As CTO and an experienced technologist, I create systems and software architectures to ensure effective and innovative marketing solutions. I enjoy being continuously involved in research and development efforts ranging from how to apply advances in neuroscience and psychology to emerging technology platforms and development methodologies. Prior to Modern Climate, I was Director of Interactive Media at John Ryan, a global marketing firm, where I developed satellite-connected, interactive kiosk systems. I'm a member of the International Association of Software Architects and a Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance. I hold a bachelors degree in graphic design with a computer science minor from Bemidji State University and completed marketing and IT programs from the University of Saint Thomas.