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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon, United States

Guided the development of three different teams in a complex, scaled agile environment, ensuring successful delivery of goals through effective collaboration and communication across departments.Managed under-performing agile development team through sudden loss of product manager and engineering manager to successfully deliver quarterly goals for three consecutive quarters by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes that improved team performance and relationships within the organization.Spearheaded a year-long design system update six weeks ahead of schedule by implementing Agile practices, including frequent process examination and facilitating team ceremonies, resulting in a more efficient and effective product delivery process.Facilitated all team ceremonies for 3 teams, including sprint planning, daily stand-up, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, promoting cross-functional collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across the development teams.Accountable for resolving issues. Negotiated acceptable resolutions and fostered reasoned discussions, ultimately leading to improved collaboration and productivity.Demonstrated exceptional conflict resolution skills by identifying and addressing conflicts within the team and between team and organizational partners. Escalated issues to senior management when necessary, ensuring that they were addressed in a timely and effective manner.Coached multiple product owners and coworkers on Agile principles and best practices, providing guidance on effective backlog management, stakeholder communication, and team collaboration.Built strong relationships with key stakeholders and identified areas for improvement that helped reduce development and cycle times.Worked with teams to develop and implement new approaches and procedures that increased efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in improved product delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Technologies: React, Typescript, Javascript, HTML 5, CSS 3, Cypress, Jest, Azure DevOps, Storybook, gitDeveloped and optimized React components using Typescript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 for search, filtering, and production selection on Driveway.com, resulting in an enhanced user experience and increased user engagement based on user research.Led the organization-wide adoption of automated E2E testing using Cypress, significantly improving test coverage, reducing testing time, and enhancing overall software quality.Investigated and resolved complex technical issues, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise in troubleshooting and debugging React applications.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex software projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.Mentored junior developers in Agile programming practices, resulting in improved code quality, streamlined workflows, and professional growth for the team.

Hillsboro, Or

Technologies: React/Redux, Javascript, HTML 5, CSS 3, Cypress, Jest, Azure DevOps, gitDeveloped a complex maintenance routine playbook tracking system using React/Redux, Javascript, HTML5, and CSS3. This tool served to reduce errors during maintenance operations and increase visibility during maintenance operations.Developed a Gantt-style visualization component to display and customize maintenance team work scheduling for multi-million dollar laser lithography machines. This led to a significant improvement in personnel scheduling efficiency and reduced worker idle time.Implemented automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress), introduced peer reviews, and established automation pipelines, resulting in a notable improvement in output quality and reduced cycle times.Mentored team members on best practices, frameworks, and team development techniques, fostering a cohesive and high-performing unit.

Beaverton, Or

Technologies: Angular 1.x, Javascript, HTML 5, CSS 3, Cypress, Jest, Jira, gitDeveloped a critical-path, multi-million dollar product photography workflow application using AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Cypress, Jest, and Jira. Successfully met all project goals, delivering the application on-time and within budget.Created an image annotation tool that enhanced communication and workflow efficiency for product photography editors and designers, enabling seamless collaboration and photo correction.Led continuous delivery efforts by significantly increasing application test coverage from 24% to 60%, resulting in improved output quality and reduced cycle times.Promoted pair programming and swarming (mob programming) to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and higher quality output, enhancing team morale.Collaborated with the product owner to improve user story writing and backlog organization, enhancing communication and alignment with team members and stakeholders.Championed Agile principles and best practices, playing a pivotal role in cultivating an Agile mindset and becoming a key Agile advocate within the organization.Demonstrated agility in learning new technologies and processes, adapting tactics as needed to achieve results and embracing additional challenges.

Wilsonville, Or

Technologies: PHP, Phalcon, MySQL, Angular 1.x, Javascript, HTML 5, CSS 3, Sass, Jest, SphinxSuccessfully relaunched powermax.com using PhalconPHP, MySQL, and AngularJS, resulting in 2.5 years of uninterrupted website performance. The modernized framework improved site security, maintainability, and stability.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and developers, to deliver business-critical features and functionality during the website relaunch.Identified and implemented process improvements, reducing business expenses by $20k annually through automation, standardization, and reduced reliance on third-party services.Created workflow applications to streamline product update processes, leading to significant improvements in time-to-market of product updates and process efficiency.Led UI/UX design and development efforts for the e-commerce shopping cart and checkout, resulting in a substantial reduction in customer abandonment rates.