Dr. P has an extensive track record providing insight and overseeing activities related to assessing environments, design, developing, implementing and measuring human capital solutions (talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee engagement/retention, learning & development) aligned with organizational goals and objectives.  Most recently he performed these duties as the SVP, ActOne Government Solutions, where he led all efforts for innovative human capital solutions and staffing solutions for

for FED/SLED capture and fulfillment, private-sector, public school, and non-profit clients, worldwide.  He is a AI in HR, Workplace Culture, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy, and People Analytics content SME for organizations such as the Society for HR Management (SHRM) and the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).

With nearly four decades in the human capital profession, Dr. P has a tremendous wealth of advisory, practical, research, teaching, and consulting experience developing innovative organizational outcomes through people. He has been a CHRO, VP HR, CDO, and Global Talent Management Leader, Talent Acquisition Leader, and is a senior faculty member for SHRM and PSHRA. He has lectured and spoken on various human capital topics (the business of humans, AI in HR, people analytics, HR essentials, HRBP, inclusive workplace culture, HR strategy, bias in the workplace, credible communication for HR, and employee engagement, to name a few), worldwide, at conferences, corporate events, and on podcasts, virtually and in person.

He has a Ph.D. in Management, an MS in Human Resources Management, and a BS in Management & Computer Information Systems. He is certified in the following areas: IAML Employment Law, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR, CF-APMP, and NAPS-CPC, and he has

SHRM specialty credentials in DEIA, Human Capital Management Qualified Advising, Leading Workplace Investigations, AI, and People Analytics. Kindle Direct Publishing released his upcoming book, ‘Scratching the DARNSCARSS of Diversity’ in April 2024. He is a member of the Kings and Queens of DEI™, and a frequent co-host of various podcast such as, The AppleOne Show.