Experience

HelloData.ai

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

• Co-Founder & CEO

  • May 2023 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area HelloData.ai uses AI and computer vision to extract data from real estate images, documents and websites at scale, and we deliver that data right into the software you already work with. We are building cutting-edge algorithms for the real estate industry that can be embedded directly into existing products and business software. No one in real estate needs another login to manage, so our mission is to build predictive algorithms & automation directly into the products they already… Show more HelloData.ai uses AI and computer vision to extract data from real estate images, documents and websites at scale, and we deliver that data right into the software you already work with. We are building cutting-edge algorithms for the real estate industry that can be embedded directly into existing products and business software. No one in real estate needs another login to manage, so our mission is to build predictive algorithms & automation directly into the products they already use. Our suite of APIs includes the following: AnyExtract.ai - Extract data from real estate documents including property deeds, offering memos & closing docs more accurately than products like Able2Extract. RentSource.ai - Automate your CMAs and rent surveys with rent, value, availability & property data from real estate listing sites and the Google Places API. QualityScore.ai - Assess the curb appeal and interior quality of real estate in seconds by applying computer vision & machine learning to property photos. FloorPlans.ai - Helps you automatically extract room types, dimensions and square footage from architectural floor plans and construction documents. LiquidRent.ai - Analyzes supply & demand data from multifamily property management systems to optimize revenue and test pricing strategies. RealType.ai - Automatically write real estate listing descriptions that are high-quality, SEO optimized, and comply with Fair Housing Regulations. We’re hard at work on some exciting new developments, so be sure to check out our blog for updates and insights. If you're passionate about technology and real estate and want to be a part of something truly revolutionary - get in touch. Let's build the future of real estate tech together! https://hellodata.ai Show less



Fortress PropTech

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Information Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  As part of W&D's investment in Fortress, I joined the team at Fortress full-time to help build out their marketing and sales infrastructure to support accelerated growth.



Walker & Dunlop

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Product Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Greater Chicago Area I've led the design, development and rollout of real estate technology platforms that have helped source billions in loan volume with predictive analytics, reduce deal processing and underwriting times by over 30%, and manage the due diligence process from loan application through closing.

• Senior Vice President of Information Technology

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is a provider of financing services to owners of commercial real estate. It is based in Bethesda, Maryland and originates loans from 29 offices in the United States. The company was one of the first to finance single-family homes with FHA insured loans.



WDTech at Walker & Dunlop

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2016 - Feb 2019

  Chicago, IL Enodo is the first fully automated underwriting platform for multifamily real estate. Utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning, Enodo’s core features allow users to achieve optimal market rent, identify and survey rents from statistically relevant comps, derive benchmark operating expenses, and test value-add strategies.



KIG Commercial Real Estate

• Data Analytics Officer

  • Mar 2015 - May 2016

  Chicago, IL KIG was a Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage and development consulting firm specializing in institutional multifamily properties. KIG works with institutional owners and investors on the acquisition and disposition of large multifamily properties and portfolios and consults with the developers of both multifamily apartment and condominium projects. We utilize dynamic market intelligence created from a wider group of multifamily decision makers, resulting in a more… Show more KIG was a Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage and development consulting firm specializing in institutional multifamily properties. KIG works with institutional owners and investors on the acquisition and disposition of large multifamily properties and portfolios and consults with the developers of both multifamily apartment and condominium projects. We utilize dynamic market intelligence created from a wider group of multifamily decision makers, resulting in a more transparent and profitable process. KIG’s principals, wielding expert, in-depth multifamily knowledge and a unparalleled track records in multifamily transactions, have assembled a forward-thinking team to interpret and deliver data-driven intelligence to today's institutional investor. KIG was acquired by Cushman and Wakefield in 2019. Show less



MAR Development

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Nov 2012 - May 2016

  Greater Chicago Area MAR Development Group provides real estate development advisory and technology consulting services for the real estate industry. We specialize in offering unique software as a service solutions for real estate brokers, consultants, and developers, and we utilize our proficiency with industry leading technologies to streamline operations and find new and innovative ways to maximize revenue. Some of our projects at MAR Development Group include: • Development of custom mobile apps and… Show more MAR Development Group provides real estate development advisory and technology consulting services for the real estate industry. We specialize in offering unique software as a service solutions for real estate brokers, consultants, and developers, and we utilize our proficiency with industry leading technologies to streamline operations and find new and innovative ways to maximize revenue. Some of our projects at MAR Development Group include: • Development of custom mobile apps and websites for real estate brokers and consultants throughout the Chicagoland area • Design, development and implementation of a comprehensive mobile and desktop based project and enterprise resource management platform for one of Chicago's foremost affordable housing consultants • Development of the HUD TDC Calculator App for Android and iPhone to assist Chicago Housing Authority project managers in assessing HUD mandated total development cost limits • Negotiation of a commercial lease agreement for a 9,600 sq. ft. office/industrial space in Homer Glen, IL • Obtaining a 5-year lease agreement for a 1,200 sq. ft. retail space in Chicago’s South Loop • Redevelopment of single family investment properties through various lenders and distressed asset resources Show less



Chicago Housing Authority

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Project Manager & Scattered Sites Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  Chicago, IL As a Project/Program Manager with the Chicago Housing Authority's Capital Construction Department, I was responsible for implementing complex capital renovation projects in a portfolio of almost 9,500 senior apartments and more than 7,000 multifamily affordable housing units. In addition to the 6 high-rise construction projects I completed as a project manager, as the Scattered Sites Program Manager, I developed and implemented a comprehensive plan to redevelop 80+ properties within the Chicago… Show more As a Project/Program Manager with the Chicago Housing Authority's Capital Construction Department, I was responsible for implementing complex capital renovation projects in a portfolio of almost 9,500 senior apartments and more than 7,000 multifamily affordable housing units. In addition to the 6 high-rise construction projects I completed as a project manager, as the Scattered Sites Program Manager, I developed and implemented a comprehensive plan to redevelop 80+ properties within the Chicago Housing Authority's 2,100 unit scattered sites housing portfolio. While accounting for vacancy rates, development cost limits, and inter-region resident relocation needs, I manage the design, procurement, and construction processes for every scattered site development project in a program that will run through Q4 of 2016. Some of my accomplishments while working for the Chicago Housing Authority included: • Managed life safety and capital improvement projects totaling over $25 million in construction value for 6 high-rise buildings in the Chicago Housing Authority's senior housing portfolio • Redesigned and digitized the organization's "Service Request" process - allowing asset managers and development managers to seamlessly request services such as assessments, cost estimates, and architectural design services and track the department's progress in fulfilling these requests • Generated a comprehensive database encompassing more than 180 active and pending capital construction projects to guide PM's and management staff from design and procurement through construction and project closeout • Developed a dynamic staffing matrix for project managers and field managers that accounts for project staffing requirements according to project size, region, and complexity of scope • Managed pre-bid meetings, addressed RFIs, issued addenda, and conducted pre-award clarification meetings with contractors for every project launched to date in the scattered sites portfolio Show less



Three Corners Development, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Orland Park, IL As Development Manager and one of the first team members at Three Corners, I played a crucial role in the development of client relationships, management of development projects, business planning, and launching of the company as an organization distinct from Madison Construction. Some of my experiences and accomplishments at Three Corners included: • Managed pre-development for a 15.5 acre master-planned community in Moline, IL including initial feasibility analysis, composing the… Show more As Development Manager and one of the first team members at Three Corners, I played a crucial role in the development of client relationships, management of development projects, business planning, and launching of the company as an organization distinct from Madison Construction. Some of my experiences and accomplishments at Three Corners included: • Managed pre-development for a 15.5 acre master-planned community in Moline, IL including initial feasibility analysis, composing the winning RFP submission, deal structuring, commissioning market studies and 3rd party reports, and syndicating both institutional equity and 501(c)3 Bond financing • Co-managed the development of a 9,200 sq. ft. federally qualified health center, including structuring of a development agreement with the non-profit client and generating a private placement memorandum to facilitate a $1.35 million private equity investment for the land acquisition • Researched, analyzed and generated RFP’s for affordable housing projects, public private partnerships, commercial adaptive reuse projects, sale-leaseback structures for non-profit clients, and student housing developments • Managed and trained 2 direct reports in real estate financial analysis and project management • Generated over $1.1M in grants and energy efficiency incentives for affordable housing and commercial construction projects • Produced a comprehensive energy model and annual energy savings analysis for a multifamily redevelopment project that secured $750,000 in grant funding for the project through the Illinois DCEO • Composed and submitted multiple RFP’s that helped secure the company more than $100 million in general construction projects • Designed and implemented a relocation plan for the temporary relocation of 11 tenants during the rehabilitation of a 30-unit affordable housing project in Chicago Show less