Business Strategy | Data Analytics | Innovation | Defense Ventures Alum

I channel over a decade of experience and all of my energy into helping professionals get paid more. 


Sometimes I support people through coaching and speaking. Other times, it’s through developing products. 

I sit squarely at the intersection of product management, AI, and workforce development. 

For normal people, that means I study and develop tech to help people advance in their careers. 

The 15 years of Air Force experience is nice. 

The pedigree (advanced degrees from Brown University and IE Business School) is nice too. 

The fact that I got *this* far from being homeless is a nice story. 

But what’s *important* is that I build software for organizations (think nonprofits, mission driven companies) who are doing great work and deserve the tech they need to be their best.

Besides this, I advocate for and support equity in entrepreneurship through word and action. 

That does not change just because our executive branch or major corporations stopped caring about it. 

My content will be about those subjects. 

In everything I do, I’m known for my creativity, strategic foresight, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.

Let’s get in touch to collaborate!

Https://www.capstonetech.co

Shawn Gregoire

The best thing I’ve ever done for my son was struggling with my code in front of him.



He used to have a problem with giving up when something new got hard for him.

I used to tell him all the time that progress means pushing through that hardship. 

It never stuck until he saw me building products at the house.

Now he plays piano, is back into sports and is coding his own stuff (at 9 🤯)!

It’s tempting to present yourself as a perfect parent, but I realized that it can place unfair expectations in his mind, especially when he only sees the final product.

Sharing the journey and process is the most important part. The outcomes tend to take care of themselves anyway.

Capstone Tech | Founder | Veteran | AI for Your Mission | Brown Alumni 🎓

I was going to run off a bunch of numbers about why building Capstone Tech is important. 

I wrote about Charles instead.

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A trip to South Africa two years ago made Capstone Tech inevitable, but I didn't know it at the time. I spent some time in Cape Town during Brown and 

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It’s not just hype, 2025 was a brutal year to find a new job.


Between this and the widespread layoffs, you’ve been stuck in one of the worst job markets of the entire century.

How do you overcome this in 2026?

1. Know that you’re still talented, hardworking, and valuable. The broader job market doesn’t change that about you.

2. Focus on what you can control and detach that work from the outcome.

How well are you building relationships in your sector?

If you’re changing careers, how are you showing and sharing what you’re learning?

Have you considered building your own business around your expertise?

Even if that effort doesn’t show results now, your growth compounds over time and the results will follow.

People are still watching you. They’re still rooting for you. They’re still itching to help you.

Keep putting in the work and put yourself in a position to be ready when your time comes.

And trust me, your time will come.

Harbor Freight Tools

Senior Analyst, Workforce Management

Alo Yoga

WFM Operations and Reporting Analyst

GIANT WHOLESALE, INC.

-Designed and implemented KPIs and metrics tracking systems to recommend an interim solution that reduced inventory costs by 25%.
-Study data sets to determine anticipated impact of a 30% decrease in sales due to CA flavor ban.
- Develop and present executive reports using Excel and Tableau to stakeholders
- Identify ongoing issues and gaps within project plans by forecasting sales in order to optimize inventory

Business Analyst

Burbank High School

Financial literacy, Accounting, Marketing, Ethics, Algebra 2
NAF Academy of Finance CTE teacher- Financial Accounting, Marketing, Business Ethics, and Financial Literacy
- Students were part of the SIFMA Foundation stock market competition. Students won 5th place in the country in the Capitol Hill Challenge. 
-Burbank High NAF Academy of Finance was awarded Distinguished which is the highest award. 
-Students participate in the program and get resume and career documents prep, participate in mock interviews, and learn how to write a thank you email as a follow-up. 
-Students get internships and create portfolios to showcase their experiences. 

-Conducted data analysis of student performance to measure growth and track progress to achieve goal of 90% of students receiving certification.
-Developed and maintained data tracking systems to monitor student progress and inform instruction
- Collaborated and communicated with the DEI team in order to bring more cultural awareness on campus
- Enthusiastically communicated the importance of business, savings, and investments by exposing students to real-life lessons on investing and financial literacy
-Managed and taught classes of 30+ students yearly while mentoring and helping them develop their skills.
-Built and executed lesson plans and curriculum related to business, accounting, finance, and marketing and taught students in a learning friendly environment.
-Exposed students to the realities of managing a budget by teaching them how to invest wisely and save money.
-Club advisor for Unidos Club, Middle Eastern Club, and Financial Literacy Club.

Business and Math Teacher, CTE NAF Business Academy Instructor

California State University, Northridge

Adjunct Professor of Marketing

Nikka Fish & Grill

-Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions on menu offerings, pricing, and promotions which reduced costs by $150,000.
-Managed a team of employees by establishing a training program to enhance employee performance.
-Ensured return business of 70% by utilizing fluent communication and relationship building skills.
-Explored data using PivotTables to identify insights and forecast demand of certain products which increased sales by 90%.
-Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform menu development and positioning strategy to optimize operations and increase profitability
-Applied advanced Excel modeling and data analysis techniques to transform detailed transactional source data into financial reports for executive presentation.

Co-Owner, Business Analyst, Sales & Marketing, Manager

Liggett Vector Brands

❖ Managed a portfolio of retail accounts, built strong relationships with key stakeholders which increased customer base by 100%
❖ Analyzed sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and implement recommendations which drove sales growth by 80%
❖ Conducted market research and competitive analysis to increase product awareness and brand recognition by 30% in a heavily regulated industry.
❖ Employed excellent strategic thinking and problem solving skills by diagnosing problems and implementing corrective actions with positive energy.

Retail Account Brand Manager, Business Analyst, Marketing Analyst

Business Analyst | Data Informed | Analytics | Consultant | SQL | Tableau | Excel

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi I'm Diane! 

I like to solve problems. Throughout my life, I have been driven by intellectual curiosity to find the answers to whatever the problem may be. I don’t give up! In my own businesses I have analyzed problems and found solutions by analyzing data. I am skilled in using data to drive decision-making and business growth to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex business problems. 

I am experienced in data analysis, business operations, WFM, teaching, training, consulting, sales, retail and market research. I've owned three businesses as well as worked in the corporate world so I have a wide range of skills! I adapt well to new environments. 

I was also a business and math teacher and I’m a lifelong learner! 

💎As a businessperson I have always had to thrive in high-pressure dynamic environments and meet deadlines. I love relationship building and working as a team. I consider myself to be highly intuitive and empathetic with the ability to connect with people. 

I use Excel (Pivot Tables, IF statements, SUMIFS, V/XLOOKUP, etc), SQL and Tableau and I'm constantly up skilling and practicing these skills. 

In my current role I leverage data to make informed decisions regarding sales and labor management. Utilizing Legion for workforce management, I assist store teams with scheduling and labor optimization. By gathering feedback from our store teams, I continuously refine and enhance our labor models.

Feel free to connect with me!🤝

🇸🇾I am fluent in Arabic ديان, intermediate in Spanish.

I love to travel ✈️, workout 🏋🏻‍♀️, and meet new people 👯‍♀️

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