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Columbia, Maryland, United States

• Leading the Operation Swift Shield program with Cloud One to help accelerate cloud adoption across the Air Force and DoD at large• Managing a highly skilled team of 20+ personnel to include UX Designers, DevOps & Cybersecurity Engineers, and Product Owners

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Championed the product strategy and led the execution of a cross-functional DevOps team of 7 members, successfully developing and implementing an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solution tailored for enterprise customers.• Led the strategic definition and ownership of the product roadmap, prioritizing multiple product initiatives and orchestrating collaborative efforts across various internal teams to ensure achievement of project milestones.• Coordinated the collection and analysis of user feedback from 10+ pilot teams, driving iterative prototyping to swiftly validate and enhance user needs within a dynamic feedback loop.• Facilitated team ceremonies to include stand-ups, sprint grooming, planning, and retrospectives, driving positive behavioral patterns and resulting in continuous delivery outcomes.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Participated in the DoD Skillbridge program with Hard Yards, contributing to multiple business objectives for both federal and commercial clients.• Conducted user interviews to drive data aggregation and synthesis, playing a pivotal role in guiding a large organization through its Agile transformation.• Collaborated with Agile coaches to facilitate Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) courses, contributing to the successful adoption of Agile methodologies by diverse client teams.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Co-led the Enterprise Services department of a military software lab, overseeing a team of over 40 Airmen, civilians, and contractors to expedite path-to-production timelines for mobile and web application development teams.• Coordinated and evaluated weekly deliverables from 8 vendor partners, ensuring consistent high-quality performance and support.• Managed 10+ contracts totaling $21M, demonstrating expertise in managing cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities with precision and excellence.• Informed military and civilian leaders through comprehensive briefings on the cost, schedule, and performance of multiple special projects to ensure situational awareness of critical initiatives.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Led a 15-member, cross-functional team of Airmen, civilians, and contractors in the successful delivery of a progressive web application, overseeing its development lifecycle and ensuring effective collaboration for positive mission outcomes (partnered with Pivotal Labs, now VMware).• Launched a net-new product offering into a government-approved cloud environment within a 6-month timeframe, achieving a 400% reduction in the traditional Department of Defense path-to-production timeline.• Greenlit 24 software releases (post-MVP) in a 12-month period, ensuring the continuous delivery of user value and ongoing product enhancement.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Led an 8-member team of Airmen, civilians, and contractors to successfully deploy an innovative prototype for aircraft maintenance documentation to a specialized user community.• Handpicked for a competitive product manager role to collaborate with industry professionals based on observed leadership qualities and results potential.• Achieved early product delivery by accelerating security and testing phases by 300%.• Elevated user adoption rates by 400%, earning commendation from Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) leadership.

West Point, Pennsylvania, United States

• Partnered with a dynamic team of engineers to enhance the performance of an industrial washer designed for sterilizing reusable medical equipment, demonstrating a focus on operational efficiency and quality improvement.• Successfully orchestrated the delivery of the final product, exceeding expectations by providing a comprehensive analysis ahead of schedule and within budgetary constraints, showcasing strong project management skills and commitment to project goals.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities: Air Force ROTC, Intramural Sports Minors: Civil Engineering, Aerospace Military Leadership

High School Diploma

Activities: National Honors Society, Physics Olympics, Scrabble Club, Warrior Buddies