About 11 Mile Co
28 years of engineering leadership experience, now helping businesses navigate AI integration, scale engineering teams, and make better technology decisions.
My Story
After nearly three decades in software engineering leadership, I've learned that most companies don't need another full-time executive—they need experienced guidance at critical decision points.
Whether you're exploring AI integration, scaling your engineering team, or evaluating a technical investment, I bring practical expertise without the full-time commitment. I've been the person making these decisions, managing these teams, and living with the consequences—both good and bad.
Today, I'm running Desert Shine Auto Spa full-time while helping select clients with strategic technology challenges. This combination keeps me grounded in real business operations while staying sharp on technical leadership.
Why “11 Mile Co”?
The name comes from 11 Mile Corner in central Arizona—a place filled with fond childhood memories that shaped how I think about work and craftsmanship.
Growing up, I spent time with my grandpa on cotton farms near 11 Mile Corner. We'd visit Central Arizona Machinery, the John Deere dealer, to get parts and equipment. Working on the farm, surrounded by cotton fields and heavy machinery, I learned that quality work isn't about speed or cutting corners—it's about understanding the problem, using the right tools, and building something that lasts.
Those same principles guide my consulting work today. Whether it's choosing the right AI vendor, architecting a scalable system, or evaluating a startup's technical foundation, I bring the same attention to craftsmanship and long-term thinking that I learned working those Arizona cotton fields.
Experience Highlights
Carvana
Platform Engineering Leader
- •Part of AI implementation effort within Customer Care
- •Managed cross-functional engineering initiatives
- •Built systems serving millions of customers
- •Scaled platform architecture for rapid growth
Salucro Healthcare
Engineering Manager
- •Built and managed 48-member offshore development division
- •Established engineering processes and best practices
- •Led technical strategy and architecture decisions
- •Scaled team from startup to established company
Desert Shine Auto Spa
Owner & Operator
- •Full-time business owner since transition from tech
- •Technology-driven operations and systems
- •Customer service excellence at scale
- •Applying engineering principles to service business
How I Work
Direct Communication
No corporate speak or consultant jargon. I'll tell you what I think, explain my reasoning, and give you the information you need to make good decisions.
Practical Focus
I'm not interested in theoretical solutions or industry buzzwords. Every recommendation is based on real-world experience and what actually works in production environments.
Your Success, Not My Hours
I'm focused on solving your problem, not maximizing billable hours. If something takes less time than expected, you benefit. If it takes more, we discuss scope adjustments upfront.
Long-term Thinking
Technology decisions have long consequences. I help you think through not just what solves today's problem, but what sets you up for sustainable growth without technical debt.
Let's Talk About Your Challenges
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. No sales pitch—just a conversation about what you're trying to accomplish and whether I can help.