Systematik Labs

Systematik Labs empowers startup founders to achieve their full potential through our supportive community, innovative learning, and consistent transformative experiences. Our unique value lies in providing tailored leadership and operational strategies, enabling founders to navigate the complexities of business growth with courage and creativity. We emphasize adaptability, agility, and a visionary approach to solving problems and scaling startups.

Founder

Charles Schwab

In my role, I led a team in managing the operations for cutting-edge automated investment platforms, including both a robo-trader and a robo-advisor. 

My focus expanded from my previous role to include enhancing our risk management strategies resulting in a 52% improvement in risk capacity, upholding the firm's integrity in the digital wealth management space.

I actively identified and implemented system improvements and advanced automation, leading to a +40% efficiency gain and diminished risk exposure.

Additionally, I initiated and nurtured strategic partnerships, playing a key role in launching major programs that ensured the robust and seamless performance of our automated investment services.

Director, Wealth and Advice Risk Management and Platform Operations

I led a team focused on the operation of advanced automated investing platforms, serving a diverse client base that included both retail and institutional. 

I introduced a comprehensive objective-setting initiative within the team and established measurable performance metrics. Notably, increasing the teams accuracy rate from 70% to over 95% consistently. 

Through system enhancements and automation, I drove the minimizing of system and process errors by over 50%.

Director of Digital Wealth Management Platform Operations

In this role, I pioneered an integrated digital experience strategy, leading cross-functional teams to implement over 200 web enhancements each week. 

I guided my team to deliver more than 10,000 user stories annually, while fostering a culture of excellence through regular performance reviews and coaching. 

Additionally, I restructured the team to boost efficiency and strategic content management, which significantly enhanced quality control and production support.

Senior Team Product Manager, Digital Experience Management

In this position, I was in charge of Digital Content Publishing across more than 40 web properties, where I boosted productivity by implementing advanced quality initiatives and tools. 

My role involved facilitating cross-functional collaboration, which significantly sped up our business and marketing projects. 

I also established and closely monitored key performance indicators (KPIs), and I'm proud to have achieved a 15% increase in team efficiency in just six months.

Senior Team Manager, Digital Content Management

Hart InterCivic

In this role, I led strategic election projects, focusing on the logistics and training essential for large-scale election operations. 

I directed a dedicated team through major election cycles, ensuring the flawless deployment and comprehensive training on voting systems. 

Our efforts were pivotal in maintaining the integrity and smooth execution of the election process.

Project Manager

Agent2Agent

The company:
Agent2Agent transformed the real estate industry by offering a cutting-edge platform for property listings. 

Unlike traditional methods, we provided a captivating, professionally curated experience that engaged a vast network of real estate professionals. 

Our unique value was in enhancing the agent's ability to serve clients and accelerate property sales by showcasing listings with unmatched appeal.

Co-Founder

Design Shaman

The Company:
Design Shaman was a web development and graphic design agency that specialized in crafting customized digital solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. 

What set us apart was our hands-on approach, as we leveraged cutting-edge technologies to bring visions to life while ensuring seamless project management. 

We didn't just create websites; we transformed businesses by marrying technical expertise with strategic insights and offering comprehensive digital marketing strategies to enhance online presence and drive success.

Thinkwell

I managed educational video productions, where my main responsibilities included coordinating schedules and overseeing the creative aspects. 

My focus was always on ensuring we produced high-quality content that was both informative and engaging.

Production Manager

Smooth Fusion

At Smooth Fusion, I took on the dual roles of Project and Account Manager, where I skillfully led complex web development projects. 

A highlight of my time there was working on-site with Microsoft's marketing teams in Seattle to launch the 2007 Small Business Summit website. 

I was responsible for creating detailed project timelines, marking key milestones to monitor progress and guarantee on-time delivery. 

My role really excelled in managing a diverse range of projects, from startups to big industry players. 

I acted as the essential link between marketing, design agencies, and development teams, translating complex requirements and ensuring everyone was on the same page regarding project goals and expectations.

Project Manager / Account Manager

Texas Tech University

At Texas Tech University, I led the charge as the Senior Front-end Developer, driving transformative digital projects that greatly improved user engagement and experience. 

One of my key projects was leading the migration of the university's website to a cutting-edge Content Management System (CMS). 

This move not only made content management more efficient but also allowed individual departments to independently manage their content. 

Pushing the envelope of innovation, I also developed a dynamic campus map. This project combined UX/UI design, advanced web development, and photography to create an interactive tool that offered valuable insights about the campus to visitors, staff, and students.

Senior Frontend Developer

Consumer and enterprise hosting provider (acquired)

The company:
Founded in 2000, our company was a distinguished web hosting provider catering to consumers and enterprises. Our mission was to offer top-notch web hosting services, facilitating a robust online presence for businesses and individuals alike. What set us apart was our commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction. Our data centers ensured seamless website performance and security, complemented by our 24/7 expert support.

We took pride in providing a range of hosting solutions, from shared hosting for startups to dedicated servers for large enterprises, all customizable to meet diverse needs. Our competitive pricing made us a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, helping them thrive online. Several years after our inception, we were acquired by a larger competitor, a testament to our service quality and industry trust.

My story:
As a college freshman with a background in web development, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. Initially founding a web development company, I gained insights into the digital landscape and honed my technical skills. However, I spotted a unique opportunity in web hosting, driven by growing demand for reliable services. Inspired by mentors, I pivoted the business, leveraging my technical expertise and tapping into the hosting industry's potential.

As founder and CEO, I navigated a dynamic role, rapidly adapting to various facets of business management. Guided by invaluable mentors, I successfully overcame entrepreneurial challenges. Our company's growth culminated in its acquisition by a larger competitor. My journey, from a college freshman with web development skills to the CEO of a thriving hosting firm, exemplifies the power of innovation, adaptability, and mentorship in business. While the company may be gone, its lessons and experiences continue to shape my entrepreneurial spirit and drive for success.

Founder and CEO

4x founder | 9 years Fortune 200 leader | Writing about leadership and personal growth

Over the past twenty years, I've founded four companies, with one of them starting in my college dorm room. 

I also spent 9 years as a leader at a Fortune 200 company creating high-performance teams and running operations for a robo trader platform.

Jonathan Butterworth

Risk Oversight Support & Management to the Wealth & Advice Solutions organization with a focus on Digital Wealth Product and Wealth Offers and Operations. Partner and collaborate across the organization to strengthen a culture of risk management by providing actionable solutions, risk expertise, and advocacy in order to support business strategic priorities while fulfilling corporate and regulatory oversight requirements. Lead risk initiatives for Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Risk Event remediation, Issue Management, testing and audit support.

Sr Manager, Digital and Wealth & Advice Solutions - Business Unit Risk Management

Strategically lead and support governance, policy, and regulatory initiatives to effectively manage risk across the International Services organization.

Sr Manager, International Services - Business Unit Risk 

Project management and execution expertise including process improvement, technology enablement and automation. Delivering data-driven insight, provide recommendations and business cases to support actionable strategic direction and drive improvements to the delivery and quality of vendor management services to business partners.

Sr Manager, Corporate Vendor Management – Sourcing Ops / Strategic Project Management           

GMK Consulting, LLC

Consulting to small businesses in need of support with interpreting contract terms and proposal strategies for USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and Direct Commercial Sales in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

President and CEO

Lockheed Martin

People leader for team of five (5) across complex capture and execution initiatives with the NASA customer including the ground-breaking National Team for the Human Landing System. Conduct complex analysis of business strategies in a competitive environment for improved corporate position-to-win.

Contracts Negotiation Manager

Lead cross-functional strategy analysis and implementation for new business and execution programs. International negotiator in Tokyo, Japan (with interpreter) for high stakes, competitive, commercial satellite award.

Contract Negotiator, Senior Staff

Primary Contracts interface to internal and external customers for international execution and new business opportunities across multiple countries, various contract types and customers, including NATO, Canada, and the Italian Ministry of Defence for Ground Based Radar systems upgrades.

International Contract Negotiator, Staff

Organize and manage geographically diverse team of 5 contracts subject matter experts for development of a white paper for innovative acquisition approaches to solution bringing tactical applications to soldiers while maintaining the integrity of USG acquisition procedures.

Contract Negotiator, Staff

Spearhead effort for commercial royalty agreement. Support several USG and International proposal efforts.

Contract Negotiator, Senior

Subcontracts lead in an off-site, “badgeless”, team environment with the Missile Defense Agency on high profile Command Control Battle Management Communications (C2BMC) program.

Contract & Subcontract Administrator

Proactively supported government and commercial prime contracts by executing IWTAs and purchase orders on-schedule and within budget.

Subcontract & Procurement Administrator

Specializing in digital and operational risk management, I partner with business teams to promote a mature risk-aware culture by turning risk identification, monitoring and reporting into a meaningful cornerstone of daily practice. By approaching risk management with a fresh outlook toward innovation, I am able to bring strategic risk solutions to life.

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