Dedicated Certified Flight Instructor with a Commercial Pilot certificate (ASEL, Instrument Airplane) and 546 total hours seeking a CFI position with Pure Flight. Passionate about developing safe, proficient pilots through structured, student-centered instruction. Currently building toward CFII certification. Brings a disciplined, safety-first mindset shaped by two decades of high-stakes technical work in a Fortune 500 environment.
Education
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology -
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Information Management Systems -
Work Experience
AWS Engineer / Cloud Architect
ExxonMobil 2011-01-01 - 2026-06-01 Progressive technical leadership roles culminating in AWS Engineer / Cloud Architect. 15+ year career with one of the world's largest energy companies, demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and sustained high performance. Led cross-functional teams and mentored junior personnel - translates directly to the student-instructor dynamic. Operated in a safety-critical, regulated environment with zero tolerance for procedural shortcuts. Managed complex systems requiring methodical troubleshooting, situational awareness, and composure under pressure