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Brownsburg, In, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

In this position, I steered the transition of over 30 scrum team members' roles and facilitated shifts in Scrum Masters by refining responsibilities and managing capacities within Program Management. I spearheaded one of the CEO/CPO projects' consolidation of the largest product suite to bolster market penetration and broaden overall market presence. I supervised the entire product lifecycles to ensure smooth execution and alignment across the organization. Key Achievements:• Implemented OKR tracking key performance indicators, metrics, and outcomes to evaluate program success within the R&D Program Management framework, resulting in a 30% increase in on-time delivery.• Improved product development initiatives by 80% by leading a cross-functional team of program managers.• Increased revenue from $132M to $210M by integrating the product suite into a unified platform. • Decreased time-to-market by 10% through restructuring product delivery processes.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

In this role, I guided a team of 11 Agile Scrum Masters, promoting transparency and ensuring that measurable outcomes aligned with plans and delivered results. Additionally, I created a career advancement program that propelled 14 global Agile program managers forward. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I facilitated alignment efforts and contributed to the delivery of significant business value.Key Achievements:• Earned a promotion from Agile Practices Manager to Director of Agile Practices within six months.• Improved R&D operational efficiency by 25% through strategic partnerships with Product and Engineering leaders.• Optimized financial decision-making processes by overseeing the budget for the Agile department.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

In this position, I fostered a culture of proactivity and results-oriented thinking among the team, promoting the early recognition and resolution of project risks. I kept up-to-date with industry trends and Agile methodology best practices, facilitating collaborative efforts across departments to enhance project efficiency and reduce dependencies.Key Achievements:• Boosted on-time project delivery by 20% through the implementation of Agile methodologies across different departments. • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in organizational efficiency.

Paris, Paris - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Fr

Carmel, In, Us

In this position, I led the smooth integration of new processes by implementing a thorough Change Management strategy. I pinpointed opportunities for enhancing release cycle effectiveness through consistent retrospectives and executed practical strategies across Agile Release trains. I set up uniform release protocols and documentation to simplify the release management process.Key Achievements:• Enhanced feature delivery and planning efficiency by 15% by coordinating the alignment of more than 10 stakeholders across four quarterly Program Increments (PIs).• Attained a 20% reduction in release cycle duration by implementing standardized release procedures across Agile Release Trains.

Carmel, In, Us

In this position, I spearheaded and led critical projects involving seamless integrations from design to implementation. In addition provided guidance and support to team members on Agile principles, practices, and tools, promoting autonomy and self-organization. Key Achievements:• Earned a promotion from Senior Scrum Master to Senior Release Train Engineer within six months• Improved scrum teams operational efficiency by 10% through partnerships with Product and Engineering

Denver, Co, Us

In this position, I spearheaded the adoption of Scrum and Kanban methodologies across various departments. I led a critical project involving the seamless integration of three applications from design to implementation. Additionally, I provided guidance and support to team members on Agile principles, practices, and tools, promoting self-organization and autonomy.Key achievements:• Boosted efficiency and team productivity by more than 10% through fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Reduced new feature time-to-market by 10% through improved collaboration.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

In this position, I worked closely with stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog. I adjusted to evolving project needs and priorities by applying Agile principles and techniques. I oversaw project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion within the scope and on time.Key Achievements:• Enhanced client satisfaction and retention metrics by 25% through team member training.• Increased feature delivery and planning efficiency by 15% through the implementation of Agile methodologies.

San Diego, California, Us

Daytona Beach, Florida, Us