About Second City Panda

My Story

Why I Serve Nonprofits: A Personal Mission

Twenty years ago, I entered the technology field with a simple belief: technology should amplify human potential, not complicate it. Throughout my career at major corporations, I've witnessed firsthand how the right technology solutions can transform operations, free up resources, and enable organizations to focus on what truly matters. But it wasn't until I saw nonprofits struggling with outdated systems, manual processes, and technology barriers that I found my true calling. These organizations are doing the world's most important work—feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, protecting the environment, advancing education—yet they're often held back by technology challenges that corporations solved years ago.

My Mission: Democratizing Enterprise-Level Solutions

I've spent two decades learning how to deliver hard operational savings, managing multi-million dollar technology budgets, and leading teams of up to 45 professionals. I've automated complex processes, modernized legacy systems, and built data analytics platforms that drive strategic decisions. Now, I'm passionate about bringing these same enterprise-level capabilities to organizations that need them most but can least afford them.

What Drives Me:

Every nonprofit I work with is fighting for something bigger than profit margins. When I help a food bank automate their inventory management, more families get fed. When I streamline a shelter's intake process, more people find housing faster. When I build analytics dashboards for an education nonprofit, they can prove their impact to funders and expand their reach.

The Ripple Effect:

I've learned that when nonprofits operate more efficiently, their impact multiplies exponentially. The hours saved on administrative tasks become hours spent with clients. The money saved on redundant systems becomes money invested in programs. The data insights gained become the foundation for scaling solutions to help even more people. This isn't just consulting—it's a partnership in making the world better, one optimized process at a time.