Nov 2022 – Oct 2023 · 11 mos · Missouri, United States · Remote

• Led end-to-end program delivery across high-risk, cross-functional Agile workstreams supporting data and AI-adjacent initiatives. Managed scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and resources to deliver on time and within budget. Developed integrated program plans, release schedules, dependency maps, and cost-aware risk strategies to ensure aligned, predictable delivery.
• Coordinated execution across concurrent teams, resolving integration risks, bottlenecks, and environment readiness issues impacting production timelines. Partnered with product, engineering, and architecture to align epic scope, sequencing, and roadmap priorities to business value.
• Established governance frameworks (communication plans, risk/issue registers, change control, executive reporting) to drive visibility, audit readiness, and decision support. Defined and tracked portfolio metrics (predictability, dependency health, resource allocation) to guide execution.
• Results: Reduced release dependencies by 35% and improved predictability 2x through capacity vs. demand planning.

Sep 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Washington, DC

• Earned SPC and ICP-ACC certifications; researched Agile transformation practices; developed playbooks, training content, and facilitation methods for future client use.

Aug 2021 – Sep 2021 · 1 mo · Arlington, VA · Remote

• Led complex Agile modernization workstreams in a regulated environment, managing schedules, implementation tasks, risk logs, and system-readiness across business, technical, and vendor teams. Built Jira reporting for epic progress, dependencies, and release sequencing, and partnered with stakeholders to resolve issues while keeping timelines, quality, and scope aligned to strategic program objectives.

Nov 2020 – Aug 2021 · 9 mos · United States

• Led SAFe release planning and PI execution across 15+ Agile teams, driving cross-team alignment, synchronized sequencing, and predictable application release delivery. Introduced CI/CD adoption frameworks and redesigned delivery flow to improve build stability and reduce incident recovery time. Built Rally-based program dashboards and executive reporting to track KPIs, risks, dependencies, and release sequencing across workstreams. Coached executives and leaders as change sponsors, served as liaison between value streams and IT/business leadership, and enabled Lean Portfolio Management (participatory budgeting, prioritization, governance guardrails, value realization reviews) supported by portfolio-wide change management plans.
• Outcomes:
• Increased executive delivery transparency by 100% by implementing Rally-based program dashboards covering KPIs, risks, dependencies, and release sequencing.

Dec 2019 – Feb 2020 · 2 mos · Reston, Virginia, United States

• Created Agile playbooks, facilitated training sessions, and supported scaled Agile adoption across enterprise programs. Implemented CI/CD practices for modernization initiatives while aligning delivery with governance and compliance frameworks.

Aug 2019 – Oct 2019 · 2 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• Spearheaded Agile coaching and management initiatives, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency. Streamlined daily stand-up meetings to 15 minutes, optimizing team engagement and productivity. Developed a comprehensive Agile Playbook tailored to client processes, fostering a deeper understanding of Agile methodologies.

Mar 2019 – May 2019 · 2 mos · Washington, DC

• Introduced Scrumban workflows and Jira to improve predictability and created Power BI dashboards for executive reporting. Managed risks, dependencies, and product roadmaps to ensure compliance and alignment with business outcomes.

Jan 2018 – Jun 2018 · 5 mos · Arlington, VA

• Managed infrastructure and InfoSec teams using Scrum and CI/CD while overseeing ServiceNow Security Operations implementation. Delivered audit-ready compliance documentation and facilitated Agile ceremonies to ensure enterprise alignment.

May 2017 – Dec 2017 · 7 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research and developed training materials for Agile topics and Agile Coaching competencies. Created a series of workshops and training materials: Into to Agile, Scrum, Essential Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Kanban, XP, DevOps, User Stories.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 11 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led Salesforce configuration and enterprise modernization projects while transitioning teams to Agile practices. Improved collaboration and timelines, managed enterprise data migrations, and ensured compliance with governance requirements.

Apr 2015 – Jul 2015 · 3 mos · McLean, VA

• Improved Agile team dynamics; accelerated risk mitigation workflows through structured Scrum adoption.

Jun 2014 – Oct 2014 · 4 mos · McLean, VA

• Tripled software delivery frequency using Scrum and SAFe ceremonies.

Jan 2014 – Jun 2014 · 5 mos · Herdon, VA

• Reduced defect response time by 20% and delivery cycle by 2 weeks using Scrum and Kanban.

Aug 2013 – Oct 2013 · 2 mos · Richmond, Virginia Area

• Facilitated Scrum of Scrums and Kanban workflows for card/payments teams.

Oct 2012 – Jan 2013 · 3 mos · Herndon, VA

• Increased collaboration and stakeholder engagement by introducing Agile metrics and Scrum ceremonies.