Dr. Daniel Olufemi Odukoya Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Subject matter expert in all things Atlassian, including JIRA Cloud, JIRA Align, and ConfluenceHelp to ensure our global teams are using Atlassian products effectively for a rapidly growing organization.Create and maintain Confluence collaboration sites while providing JIRA/Confluence assistance, as needed, to development teamsCreate, update and structure JIRA/Confluence content to adhere to Model Software Engineering template standards. Responsible for supporting and… Show more Subject matter expert in all things Atlassian, including JIRA Cloud, JIRA Align, and ConfluenceHelp to ensure our global teams are using Atlassian products effectively for a rapidly growing organization.Create and maintain Confluence collaboration sites while providing JIRA/Confluence assistance, as needed, to development teamsCreate, update and structure JIRA/Confluence content to adhere to Model Software Engineering template standards. Responsible for supporting and maintaining content on the Model e Confluence platform Created a feedback mechanism to gather metrics to continuously improve end user experience Show less

United States

Responsible for supporting and maintaining the technical needs of the team through the PDO modelUtilized metrics to continuously show delivery progress to business and identify areas to improve delivery performanceCoordinated activity with technical and integration coaches to develop team cohesion and maturityIdentify and breakdown barriers while coaching leaders and teams in lean-agile practices and mindsetsHelped manage risks and dependencies while tracking and escalating… Show more Responsible for supporting and maintaining the technical needs of the team through the PDO modelUtilized metrics to continuously show delivery progress to business and identify areas to improve delivery performanceCoordinated activity with technical and integration coaches to develop team cohesion and maturityIdentify and breakdown barriers while coaching leaders and teams in lean-agile practices and mindsetsHelped manage risks and dependencies while tracking and escalating impediments. Facilitated planning readiness by fostering a continuous exploration process that drives the synthesis of a vision, a roadmap, and backlogs.Facilitated transformation team cadence meetings (TLT, weekly leadership expedition sessions, coaching standups) Show less

Manassas, Va

Lead Agilist on a $200M Cloud Center of Excellence contract, and part of the SES Networks Technology Management team, tasked with supporting the appropriate Agile methodology to drive key milestone delivery towards the Product roadmap using SAFe principles and to incorporate scalable DevOps and Continuous delivery Pipeline. • Coaches ten (10) Shared Capacity Services 6-person feature teams to having five (5) successful GA releases in 2019; exceeded the company annual metric, resulted in… Show more Lead Agilist on a $200M Cloud Center of Excellence contract, and part of the SES Networks Technology Management team, tasked with supporting the appropriate Agile methodology to drive key milestone delivery towards the Product roadmap using SAFe principles and to incorporate scalable DevOps and Continuous delivery Pipeline. • Coaches ten (10) Shared Capacity Services 6-person feature teams to having five (5) successful GA releases in 2019; exceeded the company annual metric, resulted in being presented the President/CO Award.• Facilitates multiple techniques to provide better capacity management for a $35M contract for Maritime Vertical, including on-time delivery of the enhancement in their network infrastructure.• Influential leader known for systems thinking skills and tenacity; removed impediments/blockers and resolved problems impeding the IT project with an exceptional understanding of timeliness for work activities.• Mentors multiple agile coaches and set standards for work quality expectations to increase productivity across the project across several sites in the United States and Internationally. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Oversees daily operational excellence across the organization and advises the CEO on key operational insights to ensure financial and operational success and performance. Provides mentorship in Project Management, Process Improvement, Agile/ Scrum Implementation, and Technical Consulting to increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability. • Catapulted the business forward with new and innovative strategies focused on appealing to multiple IT clients through reliable technology… Show more Oversees daily operational excellence across the organization and advises the CEO on key operational insights to ensure financial and operational success and performance. Provides mentorship in Project Management, Process Improvement, Agile/ Scrum Implementation, and Technical Consulting to increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability. • Catapulted the business forward with new and innovative strategies focused on appealing to multiple IT clients through reliable technology management and services, driving acceptance and proficiency of changes across all levels.• Increased new business opportunities by 15% through company positions and re-branding strategies for services in new territories; translated strategy into actionable goals for growth and performance.• Streamlines the company’s forecasting and budgeting process by assessing long-term financial and sustainability plans; drove $164,500 in third-party spend savings. • Executes performance management processes, estimating and assessing progress against the business’s goals and developing workable solutions; identified 25+ new potential service offerings related to the core strengths and stays informed on industry innovations and trends in company design.• Acquires partners, funding sources, and resources through deepened relationships and networking opportunities; ensures all parties have the opportunity to realize the same goal of limitless growth.• Collaborates with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy; quickly acclimates to priority changes with minimal noticed, and defines the business’s value proposition and strengthens their position.• Builds a highly comprehensive culture ensuring organizational outcomes are met and all team members thrive; interprets legislation changes and keeps the business agile and reactive to changing industry demands. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Supported $5M to $16M Higher Education software development projects and software quality assurance initiatives to ensure optimal progress and service stability for end users. Efforts directly improved communication channels and provided transparency across departments, and obtained greater business value with shorter turnarounds.• Supervised and executed vendor SOW for four (4) software development teams and Managers; engaged in stakeholder management as evidenced by the on-time delivery… Show more Supported $5M to $16M Higher Education software development projects and software quality assurance initiatives to ensure optimal progress and service stability for end users. Efforts directly improved communication channels and provided transparency across departments, and obtained greater business value with shorter turnarounds.• Supervised and executed vendor SOW for four (4) software development teams and Managers; engaged in stakeholder management as evidenced by the on-time delivery of 10 major releases.• Liaised between the business, the PMO, and the respective project teams; managed multiple project issues and risks and provided guidance in resolving blockers for the development team.• Expertise in strategy management, planning, and technology implementation; enacted change and empowered teams to self-organize to maximize productivity while leading strategic release planning. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Planned, coordinated, implemented, and finalized projects for an information technology start-up providing IT solutions support to health organizations. Provided technical solutions serving locally and regionally. Contributed to a $2.5 Million contract to provide custom solutions to mental health patients. Streamlined the processes to release to production on time and enabled the company to accomplish production goals in the first two (2) years.• Led an internal and external 12-person… Show more Planned, coordinated, implemented, and finalized projects for an information technology start-up providing IT solutions support to health organizations. Provided technical solutions serving locally and regionally. Contributed to a $2.5 Million contract to provide custom solutions to mental health patients. Streamlined the processes to release to production on time and enabled the company to accomplish production goals in the first two (2) years.• Led an internal and external 12-person project team intended to achieve defined milestones and deliverables; recognized as a top contributor for program enhancements and standardization of processes. • Conducted stakeholder Joint Application Design (JAD) interviews and translated business user concepts/ideas into comprehensive business requirements; established milestones and adherence to project scope and requirements.• Served as a business consultant and Subject Matter Expert on project and program management; reviewed business cases for strategic initiatives, created integrated project plans, performed critical path analysis, risks and issues management for these initiatives. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led a cross-functional operations business team in the development and testing of an online customer service relationship management (CRM) system for an unaccompanied minor program designed to help families locally and globally. Documented and implemented the organization’s business processes, working through end-to-end of where to place the approximately 600 displaced children.• Delivered project needs on time and within agreed-upon acceptance criteria in a hybrid methodology environment… Show more Led a cross-functional operations business team in the development and testing of an online customer service relationship management (CRM) system for an unaccompanied minor program designed to help families locally and globally. Documented and implemented the organization’s business processes, working through end-to-end of where to place the approximately 600 displaced children.• Delivered project needs on time and within agreed-upon acceptance criteria in a hybrid methodology environment as the enterprise transitioned to an Agile framework; as a result of the efficiencies, the program was refunded to continue production for an additional five (5) years. • Oversaw recruitment, process management, implementation teams, and more; accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and organizational objectives. • Documented and standardized web deployment and post-deployment procedures, reducing deployment cycle by 15%; established a baseline, tracked the cycle time, then calculated the metrics for reduction of that percentage. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Led project Operation Safe Kids through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Planning for 6500+ children. Promoted health and improved their well-being through education, policy/advocacy, and direct service delivery. Collaborated with in-home workers to visit the kids at home and other resources to ensure success after release. • Oversaw $750,000 budget to provide resources on the 20-person team; planned and led project implementation initiatives that led an extension of the project based on… Show more Led project Operation Safe Kids through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Planning for 6500+ children. Promoted health and improved their well-being through education, policy/advocacy, and direct service delivery. Collaborated with in-home workers to visit the kids at home and other resources to ensure success after release. • Oversaw $750,000 budget to provide resources on the 20-person team; planned and led project implementation initiatives that led an extension of the project based on success ratings. • Monitored workflow and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to achieve project milestones; supported development and software quality assurance to ensure optimal progress and service stability for end users.• Brought in a different and needed perspective to the project; encouraged a collaborative mindset and teamwork across the organization that led to an overall stronger team. Show less

Largo, Md

• Responsible for conducting business process evaluations; developing & documenting detailed business requirements; and responding to project related requests from stakeholders and clients in support of business case development. • Collaborate with business stakeholders & partners to understand & support their business strategies.• Elicit, analyze, evaluate & document user needs to provide technical solutions & optimized business processes. • Responsible for undertaking business… Show more • Responsible for conducting business process evaluations; developing & documenting detailed business requirements; and responding to project related requests from stakeholders and clients in support of business case development. • Collaborate with business stakeholders & partners to understand & support their business strategies.• Elicit, analyze, evaluate & document user needs to provide technical solutions & optimized business processes. • Responsible for undertaking business, system, and data analysis as well as related services with the management team. Accomplishment for CCMS:• Successfully delivered an institutional change tracking project which analyzed the impact of business decisions on CCMS’s overall business model and strategy. Show less

Doctor Of Strategic Leadership, Strategic Foresight And Leadership Coaching

M.A. In Law, American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Master’s in Social Worker; concentration in Organizational Development Honors: Deans List Activities: Vice.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Cognitive Psychology

Activities and Societies: Honors: Broadhurst Scholarship; Psychology Honor Society; Deans List; Distinguished Research Assistant.