• Created and now lead MLB’s accessibility engineering squad, directly mentoring engineers across iOS, Android, + web while partnering with product and design to deliver inclusive fan experiences impacting 8M+ DAUs.

• Serve as hybrid engineering manager, product owner, + SME, balancing technical feasibility, user-centered design, and business objectives.

• Translate business and fan needs into architecturally sound technical solutions and see them through development, review, test, + release.

• Own the hiring cycle for the squad: define role requirements, review resumes, conduct interviews, and select high-performing candidates that fit our culture.

• Set vision, roadmap, and success metrics (OKRs/ KPIs).

• Manage multiple external vendors; maintain positive relationships that yield results.

• Facilitate executive-level buy-in on accessibility risk, strategy, and delivery.

• Present regularly at executive and legal reviews, aligning technical goals with MLB’s broader UX and business strategy.

• Direct the development of first-of-their-kind accessibility features across MLB’s digital platforms, setting new industry benchmarks.

• Cultivate a culture of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion through org-wide training, mentorship, and standards-setting.

• Work directly with disabled baseball fans to conduct UX research and deliver products that meet their needs.

• Led National Geographic squad of 8 people (Android + iOS), overseeing native mobile app engineering and running sprint planning, retros, + demos.

• Fostered collaboration, trust, and alignment between product, design, and engineering.

• Championed team members’ growth + visibility, advocating for resources and recognition while shielding the team from external blockers.

• Navigated a complex horizontal mobile platform serving multiple vertical tenants, influencing architectural decisions to balance tenant needs.

• Designed + developed digital rights management (DRM) feature that protected premium company assets downloaded to the devices of tens of thousands of users.

• Worked cross-functionally with release engineering, QA, + product to maintain quality and delivery cadence across the multi-app ecosystem.

• Developed two-week release train that increased release frequency by 500%.

• Solved complex technical challenges involving vehicle systems: Bluetooth phone-as-a-key, in-vehicle QR authentication, and deep Android SDK integration.

• Led communication with global stakeholders to define requirements, resolve issues, and align cross-functional teams across regions + time zones.

• Onboarded and coached new developers in a collaborative DevOps environment, fostering technical growth and positive team culture.