About me

Devrel/marketing/content strategist, oracle; AUSTIN, TX (REMOTE) — 2021-2025 Developer Relations for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Wrote all copy for the launch of the AI Solutions Hub, driving traffic and sales leads. Co-wrote articles for third party publications (most on AI/ML workloads). Worked with the OCI Kubernetes Engine team on marketing plans. Liaison with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), assisting with onboarding projects to OCI. Worked with numerous internal and external DevOps teams, building content and GTM plans. Specific wins relevant to Customer Success: Helped Kubeflow onboard to OCI so the project could graduate from the CNCF incubator program. Worked with developers during a global 2-day code-a-thon to solve issues with deployment. Introduced hundreds of developers to the AI Solutions Hub, and answered questions live at CloudWorld about the project and Oracle’s services. Routinely worked with SME’s to develop world-class content, enabling developers to create AI solutions. Director of marketing, dealio webcam poker/dialectic apps; Dallas, TX (remote) — 2020-2021 Created our go-to-market strategy. Produced video content, created ambassador messaging guides. Wrote SEO-friendly content, created content calendars. Placed advertisements, managed all public relations, social media, and live events. Oversaw beta testing with the public, creating user-friendly documentation. Evaluated early-stage technology decisions, including blockchain and interface design. Bridged the technical and marketing worlds, wrangling developers, blockchain experts, and professional poker players so they were all on the same page, singing the same notes, and effectively communicating our value proposition. broadcast journalist, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE; Knoxville, TN — 2016-2019 Award-winning local host for NPR’s Morning Edition, on-air morning announcer. Sourced and wrote local and state news, weather and traffic on 91.9FM WUOT. Produced, hosted and edited weekly interviews, voicing underwriting messages, and hosting a live call-in show, requiring deep-dive research and complex scheduling. co-founder, modern studio; Knoxville, TN — 2016-2017 Modern Studio was a flexible creative space supporting live theatre and maker events that would otherwise not be economically feasible. Built and deployed crowdfunding campaign. Designed the space, created branding, marketing, and programmed events, Built WordPress-powered site. Managed artists and events, social media and live events. Created and wrote venue newsletter, growing 50% week-to-week. CEO, SUPERPIXEL STUDIOS; Knoxville, TN — 1999-Present Founded in 1999 to create assets for print, web, video, graphics, audio, games, VR, and emerging connected experiences. Launched dozens of websites, produced hundreds of videos, designed branding, and created hours of audio and written copy. Consulted with educational institutions on game design curricula and built virtual learning systems. Recent projects include production of an Industrial Internet of Things documentary. SENIOR PROGRAMMING MANAGER, AOL; knoxville, tn (REMOTE) — 2005-2015 Managed and launched over a dozen technology and DIY-focused blogs with millions of readers. Oversaw aggressive growth across all properties, from 50% to 200% in page views, audience, engagement. Interviewed hundreds of developers, entrepreneurs, and personalities. Managed a global team of writers and creators who worked from home and contributed hundreds of articles a year, maintaining journalistic standards expected of our ~3 million monthly readers at The Unofficial Apple Weblog when I stepped in as Editor-in-Chief in 2012. Internally at AOL: Engaged a wide range of technology partners, from video platform providers like Viddler, to newsletter providers like SailThru, and social media startups like SocialFlow to evaluate their offerings for AOL properties. Produced innovative app-focused newsletter and built a new product focusing solely on app reviews, ramping up production of content by 200% in 8 months. Multimedia and game design instructor, itt tech; Knoxville, TN — 2002-2006 Developed in-class teaching materials and course exercises for topics including: programming, web design, multimedia, game design, interface design, web security and drafting. On-site Mac expert. Ranked as top instructor by faculty and students. Co Founder & lead designer, XFabricae, LLC.; Knoxville, TN — 2003–2005 Created packaging, marketing and designed all products, including an innovative iPod case, Llamapod, that allowed users to easily scroll on their iPod without removing it from the case or the hip. Previous Experience Webmaster and database administrator, power systems — 2002 Webmaster and database administrator, return solutions — 2001-2002 Multimedia producer, RIVR MEDIA — 1999-2001