Throughout my career, I have been recognized for technology leadership, business transformation, organizational development, innovation, and service. The honors and credentials below reflect both the outcomes delivered with the teams I have led and my commitment to continued professional growth.
Professional Recognition
2023 Top Tech Award – Public Company Category
Top Tech Awards Las Vegas and Cox Business
Recognized for technology leadership and initiatives that advanced innovation and business transformation across WHSmith North America’s network of more than 350 stores.
The 2023 Top Tech Awards and their recipients were featured in the November 2023 edition of Las Vegas Weekly. Explore the digital magazine below for profiles of the honorees and highlights from the awards.
2015 Organizational Development Award
Fast Retailing Group
Recognized for leading transformative change across people, process, and technology at the global headquarters of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, GU, Theory, and other international brands.
Nichiai Awards | 2007–2008
Nichiai Inc.
Recognized for outstanding contribution, customer service, innovation, quality, and company improvement.
- 2008 Nichiai Award — Outstanding Contribution Across All Performance Dimensions
- 2008 NoScar Award — Best Customer Service
- 2008 NoScar Award — Best Innovation & Company Improvement
- 2007 NoScar Award — Best Innovation & Company Improvement
Certifications & Academic Recognition
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
The Council for Six Sigma Certification | 2019
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3
The Japan Foundation | 日本語能力試験 | 2007
Demonstrated intermediate Japanese-language proficiency under the JLPT system in use at the time.
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, cum laude | 2004
Golden Key International Honour Society — Lifetime Member