Matt Beard Email & Phone Number

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

I currently oversee development teams, improving delivery methodologies to align with business outcomes.I build and implement an Operational Excellence Framework, establishing best practices and driving process improvements.I develop a Lessons Learned repository and Continuous Improvement Backlog, fostering feedback loops and innovation across teams.I lead the transition from Scrum to SAFe to Kanban agile methodologies for multiple product lines.I manage internal workflow systems, ensuring accurate prioritization and task management.I lead migrations from legacy systems to centralized enterprise-wide solutions.I set up and train new development teams on agile processes, providing mentorship and guidance.I directly manage and mentor Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and Delivery Managers.

• Assigned to Germany to support Special Operations Command Africa• Provided analytical support to various organizations within the Special Operations community.• Developed and conducted resident and Mobile Training Team (MTT) courses on link analysis, spatial analysis, analytical research, and data management to assist with troubleshooting intelligence issues• Produced high-level intelligence reports resulting in successful execution of customer objectives• Maintained and aided in processing of biometric data into multi-level end-user database• Created various intelligence analysis workflows to establish standard operating procedure for project management• Coached and mentored internal team of instructors to ensure the highest level quality of programs were maintained • Integrated multimedia elements into scenario-based trainings and learning objectives to enhance and reinforce instructional goals• Administrated and maintained accounts for more than 1,000 Palantir software users• Customized the Palantir software for end users needs resulting in more streamlined functionality • Interfaced with a broad range of clients and provided business development for online or offline users of software• Designed instructional modules using strategic theories and methodologies

• Member of team supporting the Counter Insurgency Targeting Program in Afghanistan• Provided technical analysis of weapon systems in support of military operations• Conducted expert technical analysis of improvised explosive device construction to aid in targeting insurgents• Facilitated expert all-source (comprehensive) research and analysis to enable project deployment• Produced technical intelligence for targeting reports and interrogation support products, focused area assessments, and weapon system overviews• Maintained and updated world-wide intelligence database and identified intelligence gaps• Provided quality control on all products prior to delivery to customer• Skills and leadership recognized resulting in placement into leadership role as team leader• Trained and mentored new analysts

Aberdeen Proving Grounds

• Led an international intelligence team deployed in Iraq providing forensic analysis of explosive devices • Conducted analysis by accessing information in a variety of sources, including classified and unclassified electronic media and written documentation, to identify trends and patterns (data mining)• Constructed estimates, studies, and summaries using a variety of complex record systems and computer applications to identify trends and provide forensic intelligence• Created, organized, and maintained database of all related forensic evidence for four provinces in Iraq • Produced graphs and charts depicting activity in area of operations • Provided valuable on the ground assessment of high-level activity and events to intelligence working group • Mentored and trained key Iraqi police officers in proper evi¬dence collection and analysis techniques. • Evaluated and developed methods to accomplish functional objectives • Assist in training of weapons intelligence teams for all branches of services who are currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

• Directly responsible for 40-50 cadets at Virginia’s only at-risk, military-style residential treatment program• Mentor, evaluate, and lead cadets ages 16-18 in physical training and drill and ceremony• Counseled cadets on daily life skills, leadership, and anger management • Provide a highly disciplined atmosphere for fostering academics

Arlington, Va

• Member of 3rd United States Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard• Provided military honors for fallen service members, the President, and Congress• Responsible for discipline, training, and morale for 12 soldiers• Provided security to the President and Senators in the National Capital Region• Maintained, serviced, and qualified on all U.S. Army small arms weaponry• Accountable for training records, personnel performance, NCO evaluations, strength reporting and voter assistance