Experience

National Demolition Association

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Board of Directors - At Large Board of Directors - At Large



Gayanga Co

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/CEO

  • May 2016 - Present

  Founded in 2016, Gayanga Co. is a Detroit-headquartered construction engineering tech startup , specializing in eco-friendly demolition, as well as infrastructure and related public works and private sector assignments. Gayanga Co. is also a pre-qualified vendor of the City of Detroit and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), and a Licensed Residential Builder with the State of Michigan. Gayanga Co. is beta-testing engineering-based construction management software developed in-house, which represents, in part, one of the first applications of AI (artificial intelligence) + machine learning to the construction industry. This software solution will support contemporary project application, monitoring and audit functions, and, through its proprietary features, is expected to accelerate the company’s growth. Show less



JOURNi

• Austria
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  JOURNi is an organization dedicated to equipping urban communities with the skills and resources necessary to jumpstart their local economies. We strive to build an authentically inclusive tech ecosystem in the city of Detroit, by tapping into the heart and spirit of its residents. To achieve this goal, we will provide immersive courses, youth-centered programming, beneficial employment opportunities, start up education, and socioeconomic resources. JOURNi is an organization dedicated to equipping urban communities with the skills and resources necessary to jumpstart their local economies. We strive to build an authentically inclusive tech ecosystem in the city of Detroit, by tapping into the heart and spirit of its residents. To achieve this goal, we will provide immersive courses, youth-centered programming, beneficial employment opportunities, start up education, and socioeconomic resources.



The Pentorship Program, Inc.

• Co Founder/Board Member

  • May 2013 - Present

  Co-Founded The Pentorship Program, Inc. through a merger of Learn 2 Live, Inc. & The Pentorship Program, Inc. Responsible for Academic Programming, Strategic Partnerships, and Fundraising. Co-Founded The Pentorship Program, Inc. through a merger of Learn 2 Live, Inc. & The Pentorship Program, Inc. Responsible for Academic Programming, Strategic Partnerships, and Fundraising.



Benjii, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cofounder/CEO

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2018

  Benjii believes in the power of small businesses. We understand that small businesses fuel the economy. We also understand that generally the hard working individuals who own and operate are rarely in possession of the proper tools necessary to grow and leverage their business. At Benjii we believe in providing the tools necessary for small business owners to sustain and scale no matter where they are located. Benjii believes in the power of small businesses. We understand that small businesses fuel the economy. We also understand that generally the hard working individuals who own and operate are rarely in possession of the proper tools necessary to grow and leverage their business. At Benjii we believe in providing the tools necessary for small business owners to sustain and scale no matter where they are located.



Pigeonly

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Equity Stakeholder, Oversaw Community Engagement Department. Responsibilities included, developing strategic partnerships with government agencies, not for profit organizations, private sector corporations, & inmate advocacy groups that leveraged Fotopigeon & Telepigeon products, as well as inmate API Haystac, which makes it possible to easily search 35+ million pieces of inmate data helping to locate inmate across county, state, and federal correctional facilities. Developed Prison Wives iOS & Android App, that created community for users to engage product offerings in more personal delivery. Show less



Qeyno

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Producer

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Qeyno is the leading provider of inclusive hackathons guiding high potential youth in low opportunity settings into STEM career pathways. Using coding literacy, art, and mentorship, Qeyno leads the way in playful learning experiences that make "hackathon" a household word in every home and is committed to lifting innovation in every community. Qeyno is the leading provider of inclusive hackathons guiding high potential youth in low opportunity settings into STEM career pathways. Using coding literacy, art, and mentorship, Qeyno leads the way in playful learning experiences that make "hackathon" a household word in every home and is committed to lifting innovation in every community.



OPSolutions Consulting, LLC.

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  OPSolutions Consulting LLC is a full service business consulting firm. The OPSolutions Consulting Team comprises, individuals with decades of Auditing, Financial & SEC Reporting, and Business Development experience. At OPSolutions Consulting LLC, we strive to increase small to mid market size businesses access to conventional capital markets. OPSolutions Consulting LLC is currently license to perform CPA services in Michigan and Texas. OPSolutions Consulting LLC is now a part of Benjii, Inc. OPSolutions Consulting LLC is a full service business consulting firm. The OPSolutions Consulting Team comprises, individuals with decades of Auditing, Financial & SEC Reporting, and Business Development experience. At OPSolutions Consulting LLC, we strive to increase small to mid market size businesses access to conventional capital markets. OPSolutions Consulting LLC is currently license to perform CPA services in Michigan and Texas. OPSolutions Consulting LLC is now a part of Benjii, Inc.



The Tax Chief

• CoFounder

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Online tax preparation marketed to minorities communities, with the intent of providing access to CPAs at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms. Recently relaunched as Taxxii.com an online tax preparation platfrom that provides Small Business Owners (SBO)s with access to CPAs at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms. Online tax preparation marketed to minorities communities, with the intent of providing access to CPAs at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms. Recently relaunched as Taxxii.com an online tax preparation platfrom that provides Small Business Owners (SBO)s with access to CPAs at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.