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Johnston, Iowa

Product and delivery consultant for clients in retail, ag manufacturing, and e-commerce contexts. Coached and mentored team leads and product owners in agile tools and techniques like backlog management, customer research, and product validation. Consulted as product owner for a backend API system, working with customers and stakeholders to define a customer value pipeline, generate the team backlog, and work with the team to refine and deliver the work. Performed an agile audit for a client to help them assess progress in their agile transformation. Delivery lead for developer enablement and site reliability team. Program manager for a globally distributed group of site reliability teams. Developed an internal product delivery coach self-assessment tool so that other consultants could identify opportunities for improving their skillsets. Coordinated multiple communities of practice and book clubs to facilitate continuous growth of our knowledge area.

Des Moines, Iowa

As senior Product Owner, led the replacement of a legacy underwriting system by collaborating with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Maintained a transparent backlog, ensuring alignment with development teams and stakeholders. Engaged with senior management to establish annual and quarterly priorities and effectively communicated progress to users. Mentored Product Owners on product development strategies. As a Scrum Master, coached teams and executives in transitioning to agile methodologies, served as Scrum Master for multiple teams, and initiated a Scrum Master Community of Practice. Co-led the local agile transformation with other scrum masters and IT delivery manager. As a Project Manager, successfully managed projects delivering a new wholesale underwriting system, a customer portal, public website, and technology rebranding. Coordinated project lifecycles, negotiated with vendors, and reported project status to key stakeholders.

From 2013-2015, worked as a program manager with the Card Services business unit and played a key role in the Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer program. Developed and maintained dashboard reporting for senior executives, managed project activities for the Card Services line of business, and served as the Program Office point of contact. Led the composition of Risk Tolerance Statements for all eleven lines of business, managed annual Risk Assessment activities, and provided ad hoc support for program issues. Analyzed project reports for over 150 projects, ensuring accuracy, and served as a mentor and subject matter expert for project management activities.

From 2007-20013, oversaw projects through all phases of the project management cycle, from requirements to post-implementation. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of project status and issues to department management. Facilitated formal project close down processes, monitored project performance, and identified areas for improvement. Designed, implemented, and maintained the department's SharePoint site collection, providing support and training as necessary. Collaborated with third-party vendors, managed multiple projects simultaneously, and ensured adherence to project scope through a strict change control process.

Business Management, Business

Bachelor of Science - Management

Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba