The Nexus of Data and Human Behavior 

While my professional career has been defined by the architecture of global data systems, my doctoral journey at Edgewood University is focused on the most critical variable in any technological shift: Human Adoption. As organizations accelerate toward AI-integrated futures, the primary barrier to success is rarely the technical stack—it is the psychological aversion of the workforce. My research bridges this gap, providing empirical insights into the behavioral drivers that determine the success or failure of digital transformation. 

Research Focus: Overcoming Algorithmic Aversion 

My dissertation, "The Psychology of (and Aversion to) AI Adoption," utilizes primary research and enterprise-wide surveys within ADP to dissect the systemic "why" behind resistance to artificial intelligence.

• Behavioral Diagnostics: Identifying the specific psychological triggers—from job displacement anxiety to trust-gap issues—that fuel aversion.

• Predictive Frameworks: Developing models that predict adoption rates based on organizational culture and individual cognitive biases.

• Strategic Mitigation: Designing evidence-based intervention strategies that convert psychological friction into technological advocacy.

The Enterprise Impact: Driving $130M+ ROI 

This research is the academic proof of the "Root Cause" methodology I used to realize $130M in enterprise value. By understanding the human element of the OneData Migration and other global programs at ADP, I am able to:

• Increase Adoption Velocity: Reducing the time-to-value for new global initiatives.

• Decrease Implementation Friction: Anticipating resistance before it impacts the bottom line.

• Architect Scalable Governance: Ensuring that data structures are designed with human psychology in mind to ensure long-term sustainability.

Executive Summary

As a Scholar-Executive, I don't just lead technical projects; I lead change. My doctoral work provides the data-driven foundation for the leadership philosophy found in Promoted by Design. On the road to XCOM, I offer a unique dual-lens perspective: the technical rigor of an Amazon-trained systems architect and the psychological insight of a doctoral researcher.