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1. 012026Una AIAI-Native FP&A PlatformChief Technology Officer

   Feb 2026 — Present
   Toronto

   • a)Defined the platform architecture for AI-native FP&A, so agents can query financial data, generate reports, orchestrate workflows and execute controlled write operations.
   • b)Architected and delivered an MCP platform with 230+ tools in four months.
   • c)Launched an in-product AI assistant with human-in-the-loop review and execution.
   • d)Modernized API architecture and authorization across 117 controllers, extending one security model to REST, MCP and AI workflows.
   • e)Lead AI governance, vendor due diligence and SOC 2 readiness, and represent the company in partnerships, investor discussions and late-stage sales.
2. 022024Una AIAI-Native FP&A PlatformHead of Engineering

   Oct 2024 — Feb 2026
   Toronto

   • a)Established the QA function and structured unit, integration and end-to-end testing, cutting release cycles from six weeks to two.
   • b)Built a browser-based, Excel-compatible spreadsheet with live read/write access to a multidimensional database.
   • c)Implemented isolated environments and approval-gated DevOps pipelines.
3. 032020U-Rite TechnologiesCRE Underwriting SaaSCo-Founder & CTO

   May 2020 — Jun 2024
   Toronto

   • a)Scaled a B2B SaaS platform for commercial real estate underwriting to $2M+ ARR, serving 70+ clients across Canada and the United States.
   • b)Led product and engineering for an Excel-native financial modeling platform that let customers underwrite deals 70% faster.
   • c)Supported fundraising at a $10M valuation and secured $250K+ in government grants and tax rebates. Microsoft for Startups and MaRS Discovery District.
4. 042018Instinct IoTRetail IoT AnalyticsTechnical Founder

   Apr 2018 — Apr 2020
   Toronto

   • a)Delivered a pilot with Microsoft Canada measuring engagement at Xbox displays in Best Buy locations nationwide.
   • b)Built a serverless analytics platform on AWS Lambda, Kinesis and S3 tracking 100,000+ in-store sessions.
   • c)Developed digital signage apps and hardware integrations across Android, Windows, embedded systems and custom circuit boards.
5. 05Edu.Queen's UniversityKingston, OntarioB.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

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