Jason Bruce Email & Phone Number

Bryant, Ar, Us

Sheridan, Arkansas, United States

•Facilitated Scrum ceremonies for a 9-member IT Operations team, drove a 33% increase in velocity (18 to 24 story points) and enhanced on-time sprint completion rates through improved team alignment and focus.•Implemented a Definition of Ready and backlog refinement sessions, eliminated blocked stories over an eight-week period and reduced carry-over tasks by 18% in the first quarter of adoption.•Accelerated project delivery timelines, completed a system migration project six months early with $200K in annual cost savings and delivered another project three months ahead of schedule, saving $150K annually.•Transformed team mindset by shifting the focus from blockers to impediments, enabled proactive issue resolution and fostered a collaborative, goal-oriented culture that improved story point delivery by 33%.

Scott Afb, Illinois, United States

● Conducted thorough requirements gathering and analysis for 5 inspections, developed detailed inspection plans through coordinating with various departments, streamlined inspection processes reducing on-site inspection time 20%.● Designed and led complex training scenarios for 2 Large-Scale Readiness Exercises that significantly elevated Air Force unit readiness and interoperability with joint and multinational partners, decisively validated mission effectiveness and operational readiness.● Controlled comprehensive inspections and audits of organizational processes and compliance, identified critical areas for improvement, enhanced operational efficiency, and ensured adherence to federal regulations and internal policies.

Scott Afb, Illinois, United States

● Revitalized and completed a stalled $2.5M network upgrade project, developed a comprehensive roadmap with senior leadership. Delivered the project in 6 months, enhanced network performance and increased uptime from 75% to 99%.● Managed the planning and execution of a $250K ADX project, collaborated with IT teams to address complex obstacles and assisted in identifying a path to delivery. Established installation standards across 12 locations, improved operational efficiency and consistency.● Oversaw a network license contract, converted 84 licenses and saved $152K in replacement costs. Enhanced utilization of physical hardware, ensured high availability, boosted system performance, enabled dynamic route optimization, accurate flight planning, and efficient airborne replanning.

Al Udeid Ab, Qatar

● Directed a cross-functional team of 12 IT professionals in developing and executing a test and implementation plan for a $2.1M system upgrade that increased bandwidth from 4Mbps to 20Mbps, enhanced secure high-speed data access for key military leaders during aerial combat missions.● Led the planning and execution of over 114 combat missions, ensured a rapid and sustainable Command and Control (C2) IT platform for the National Command Authority. Developed detailed mission planning procedures that streamlined preparation from 6 hours to 3.5 hours.● Provided battlefield C2 from airborne positions, ensuring continuous C2 capabilities for commanders throughout the Area of Responsibility and enabling seamless communication with ground troop commanders in non-traditional environments.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

• Coached 5 teams in developing project charters, identifying key resources and complexities. Guided teams through software releases, managing scope, risks, and issues, and escalating when necessary. Achieved goal alignment, effective risk management, increased efficiency, high-quality deliverables, zero missed deadlines, and 100% customer satisfaction across 3 releases.• Guided a comprehensive network project from design to implementation using Agile methodology; facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and iterative development with multiple teams resulting in an on-time delivery and savings of $37K.• Managed the development of a comprehensive tool for the Communications Focal Point; facilitated discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution across 6 product owners; improved ticket resolution times, provided real-time information to leaders, and streamlined workflow management.