John Horwath Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Global

I am working on SAFe Training and other engagements.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

I am looking forward to my first engagement with this great company.

United States

I am working with a team of independent, experienced coaches with the Lean-Agile Mindset. We are working on small engagements to enable companies and people to succeed.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Setup and was the Product Manager for the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).Helped create several workshops, i.e., Agile 101, SAFe in a Nutshell…Managed the Scaled Agile Enterprise Agreement, that in 2023 enabled 485 trainees (over 230 certification) in SAFe classes, while teaching several of them, like: Leading SAFe, Agile Product Management, SAFe DevOps, SAFe for ArchitectsLaunched a Solution Train with 4 Agile Release Trains and 40 teams in two weeks (nobody on the solution train had any training) with 8 coaches. Launched another 6 Agile Release train over 12 months, setup another 5 to launch before the end of 2023.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Led a team to support a $16 billion global retailer through an eCommerce digital transformation. With no guidance, I created and continue to act as the Product Owner and Scrum Master for the UST CoE; this includes the Operating Model, Kanban, and IP delivery needs, while working with Coaches to Delivery content as consultants (which is difficult).I greatly enhanced the UST Maturity Assessment (UMA) framework with little guidance. Continue to consult with the D-Agility team to develop a UST Maturity Assessment tool called Calibrate; this includes creating feature requirements for the Global Agile Practice and roadmap creation. Also, continue to add UST Maturity Assessments into the tool, supporting a global rollout to UST agile coaches. Co-Created a unique Business Agility Maturity Assessment framework based on BusinessAgility Institutes model. That has already been used at several engagements for external and internal clients.Consulted and created an Architectural Operating Model for a $26 billion Lab Equipment and Supply company. Acted as the practical creator of a unique Release Management Risk and Enterprise Risk Management Framework for a large medical insurance provider. Created several IP Points of View papers, including ‘The Nature and Practical Importance of Collaboration – Lean-Agile Secret of Success’ and ‘Remote Teams and Remote Team Members.’

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

United States

Did a SAFe implementation and Agile Coaching at Colegate-Palmolive and Prudential, and more!

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

I helped LitheSpeed implement Colgate-Palmolive's first SAFe implementation, by launching their first Agile Release Train (ART).

Uxbridge, Uk

Strategic: Developed an 18-month Roadmap that was achieved within the timeframe and under budget. Lead transformation to SAFe using Portfolio Configuration. Created and was the Product Owner for the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).People: Created company-wide Network organizations with Operating Models. I built a highly affective Lean Agile team that excels in delivery at the Team, Program, and Portfolio Levels of SAFe.Solutions: The implementation was 11 teams, 2 Agile Release Trains, Capability tracking, and Portfolio Level implementations. Tool enablement to support world-class SAFe implementation using JIRA, Confluence, and PI Planning application from Rentouch.

Commerce, California, United States

Solution: Responsible for the Supply Chain Program and all the initiatives for a $2.2 billion a year retail company. This included Integrated Planning, Inbound Logistics, Store Inventory, and the Fresh Department. The program saved the company well over $20.0 million a year in inventory and fees. People: Started the first Agile team in multiple locations. Facilitated “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” two day workshop.

Irvine, California, United States

Solution: Entire Dental Practice solution from purchased software to developed competitive advantage solutions, like Fees Schedules Calculation.People: I had a cross functional team of 65 direct reports from Architects, to Product Owner, to Developer, to Quality Assurance analysts. Utilised the “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” workshop to create a highly effective management team. Financial: Entire department budgetProduct Owner for Pacific Dental Services - August 2015 to January 2016Solution: Product Owner for Claims Portal (Adjudication/Billing/Tracing), Request for Information Portal, Fee Scheduled, Patient Benefits Portal, and Credit Balance Portal.People: As the Product Owner for three Scrum/Agile Teams in management the development on all the solutions.Financial: Working for the VP of Revenue Operation Center to manage the development of the solutions for a $1.0 billion a year organisation.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Strategic: Ended responsibilities with the UK PMO team, moved onto have Change Control and Infrastructure PMO team. People: Managed a PMO team responsible for managing 15 to 20 projects and over 100 technical resourcesSolutions: Successful continue to manage a portfolio of 15 to 25 projects, both for business solutions and Global Business platform solutions.Financial: Managed Portfolio and Project Managers to complete over 10 major projects

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Strategic: Ended responsibilities with the UK PMO team, moved onto have Change Control and Infrastructure PMO team. People: Managed a PMO team responsible for managing 15 to 20 projects and over 100 technical resourcesSolutions: Successful continue to manage a portfolio of 15 to 25 projects, both for business solutions and Global Business platform solutions.Financial: Managed Portfolio and Project Managers to complete over 10 major projects

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Solutions: Managed four major projects for an On-line E-Commerce business - Managed numerous web site launches - Portfolio management of Work Order and Production Support projects/tickets for the US ECD business units - Integral part in Vision and Strategy activities for the ECS Project Management Office

Solution: Project Manager for Business Intelligent solution for Financial Analytics Date Warehouse (FADW).

Long Beach, California, United States

Solution: Reviewed and analysed numerous business plans from $2.0 million to $2.0 billion and make recommendations.

Commerce, California, United States

Solutions: Point of Sales – Responsible for the POS project/task portfolio and several upgrade projects. Training Kiosk – Training Application for the store locations, responsible for the Application and Technology rollout and security. Network Update – Upgrade the network infrastructure in the corporate location and all warehouses, including cabling, LAN, WAN, and Security. Data Center – Completed a two year old Data Center upgrade project, starting the next phase (generator, UPS, A/C and power Distribution), managed many enhancements to the core infrastructure. Real Estate Projects – Managed technology aspects of four remodelling project at headquarters. Technology Upgrade – Implemented business class infrastructure in three existing Warehouse facilities and secured the network. New Facility – Managed the technology implementation requirements for a new Warehouse facility. Warehouse Management – Managed four major upgrades and over 50 quick/small projects to improve warehouse processes. Financial Inventory Control – Worked on numerous projects and initiative to address system shrink related problems and material weakness. Project Management Office (PMO) – Performed all PMO responsibilities for the Warehouse Management System and Store Systems

Commerce, California, United States

Solutions: Point of Sales – Responsible for the POS project/task portfolio and several upgrade projects. Training Kiosk – Training Application for the store locations, responsible for the Application and Technology rollout and security. Network Update – Upgrade the network infrastructure in the corporate location and all warehouses, including cabling, LAN, WAN, and Security. Data Center – Completed a two year old Data Center upgrade project, starting the next phase (generator, UPS, A/C and power Distribution), managed many enhancements to the core infrastructure. Real Estate Projects – Managed technology aspects of four remodelling project at headquarters. Technology Upgrade – Implemented business class infrastructure in three existing Warehouse facilities and secured the network. New Facility – Managed the technology implementation requirements for a new Warehouse facility. Warehouse Management – Managed four major upgrades and over 50 quick/small projects to improve warehouse processes. Financial Inventory Control – Worked on numerous projects and initiative to address system shrink related problems and material weakness. Project Management Office (PMO) – Performed all PMO responsibilities for the Warehouse Management System and Store Systems

Irvine, California, United States

Built several speculative homes for sales from $1 million to $3 million dollars

City Of Industry, California, United States

Strategic: Completely reworked and implemented the company’s entire technology security model and implemented full IT governances. - Member of the RIS News Editorial Board and active member of NRF by speaking at several conferencesPeople: Managed a staff over 60 people. Transformed the department to a Customer Focused group winning the Customer Service award for two years in a row. Solutions: Completed a full chain Point-of-Sales (POS) rollout after two prior failed attempts - Implemented a CISCO Frame Relay Wide Area Network to all stores with full integration, including IP phones for the stores and headquarters - Implemented an integrated Gift Card program, and drove Credit Card authorization from 30 to 2 seconds, which increased revenues during the busy times by 2%. - Implemented several intranet applications (store-to-store transfers, product locator, PLU Bible, etc.) - Constructed new data centre, included fire protection, UPS and a generator. Installed new IBM ES9000 solution for the data warehouse and merchandising application. On the cover of IBM E-Server magazine with an associated article. - Implemented internal WEB hosting - Implemented Manhattan & Associated distribution center applications - Installed a new Flash Sale system - Implemented Lawson financial systems, Certegy loss prevention system, Merchandising Analytical tool, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systemFinancial: Full budgetary responsibilities for capital and expense over $20.0 million annually. Developed 5 year strategy roadmap for both solutions and budget

Culver City, California, United States

Strategic: Developed and Strategic 5 year planPeople: Managed a small team for this Global companySolutions: Stabilized and increased functionality of Point-Of-Sales and corporate systems - Installed Lawson financial systems - Implemented ESS Base budgeting and financial analysis toolsFinancial: Complete budgetary responsibilities

Torrance, California, United States

Strategic: Integrated and converted Blockbuster Music financial systems and Point of Sales (POS) to Wherehouse Entertainment’s legacy systems. - Performed a technology renaissance in corporate office infrastructure - People: Managed over 100 technology professionalsSolutions: Implemented Lawson financial systems for additional functionality and Y2K readiness - Implemented Nordic Distribution Center Management Systems - Implemented over 250 new POS servers to address Y2K and performance issues - Implemented five additional business systems addressing requirements for Loss Prevention, Cash Management, Sales Reporting, Advertising and Accounts Payable MatchingFinancial: Full budgetary responsibilities for capital and expense over $20.0 million annually.

Beverly, Ca

Strategic: Team member for North America Technology Restructure - North America representative for the Global Software Development and Technology Standards – Developed Global Strategies for Document Management, E-mail processing, and MAC integrationPeople: Build the West Coast Technology Group to over thirty Solutions: Developed a technical infrastructure supporting over one thousand users, which doubled in last twelve months - Implemented voice and data communication solutions for West Coast entities and set the worldwide standards for voice and data communication. - Built a new data center from scratch and successfully moved over 500 employees with only one employee without full functionality on day one. - Installed packages and developed custom applications, which included a Theatrical Distribution, J.D. Edwards’s Financial (set/confirmed the Global Standards.) applications and several client/server applications - Installed two major Document Management projects in North America and developed worldwide Document Management Strategy - Supported existing IBM mainframe Distribution systems with a staff of 20 - Implemented EDI processing - Performed Requirements Definition, Project Proposal, Package Selection and Development for a new distribution system including Order Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Forecasting and Warehouse Management - Key member of the design team for the new Fishers, IN, Distribution Center, which is still being used by Universal MusicFinancial: West Coast music labels and film companies with annual revenues of over $2.0 billion, PolyGram Global revenues were over $15.0 billion.

Marina Del Ray, Ca

Strategic: Key member of the Strategic Reorganization Team (the only employee with a group of consultants). Member of the Warehouse Management Design team for both warehouse design and systems design.People: Management over 125 resources in the Delivery team.Solutions: Developed and installed the Distribution Center Management System in less than six months. One month after installation, the company shipped more shoes than any month in the company’s history with 250 less people on the Distribution Center’s team. The solution saved the company more than $320,000 a month. The project team was over 45 people, 32 team members were consultants.Created project proposals for all distribution business systems, Order Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, EDI and Inventory Management Development was underway for all the solutions until LA Gear was purchased.Financial: Project and Department budgetary responsibilities.

Carson, Ca

People: Managed 10 software development professionals.Solutions: Installed a Payroll/Personnel system, which processed 6,000 checks a week and saved $10,000 a month in outside processing charges - Developed and installed a Point-Of-Sales reporting system in less than two weeks. Supported Distribution, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets systems.

Sylmar, Ca

People: Managed all technology personnelSolutions: Implemented a complete ERP solution - Managed numerous custom development projectsFinancial: Complete departmental budgetary responsibilities

San Bernardino, California, United States

Strategic: Created and implemented all the controls and a complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which exceeded all the audit requirements. The Board of Directors had Arthur Anderson perform a complete audit of the IT. Arthur Anderson had only positive comments and NO areas of improvements. - Managed all aspects of the Data Processing Department, Operations, Data Entry, Development, Budgets, and all personnelPeople: Became an integral part of the management team. Kasler held my position open for 6 months after I left, because they wanted me to return. Managed up to 25 technology professionals. Solutions: Successful installation of a hybrid solution of purchased application software and in-house developed software to address all business requirements. The applications included: General Ledger, Payroll, Union Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Scheduling, and Job Costing.Financial: Complete budgetary responsibilities for the department

Greeley, Colorado, United States

Management of the engineering staff and Project Delivery