Ryan Kell Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As a Manager in North Highland’s Public Sector portfolio, I lead teams that develop in-depth solutions that enact long-term success for our state and local government clients. I focus on both solution delivery (strategy, project management, business analysis, change management) and business development across the public sector industry, thinking big about our clients’ challenges and developing creative solutions. My responsibilities include:• Use knowledge of organizational transformations, data analytics, IT modernizations, business process improvement, and effective project management skills to lead complex initiatives.• Leading solution delivery teams by managing my own activities and those of team members to deliver desired business outcomes and achieve strategic goals.• Identify creative solutions that provide real value to clients through North Highland’s holistic approach to consulting across our full range of capabilities.• Provide insights to clients as a Public Sector thought leader by recommending best practices based on successful North Highland projects with similar organizations.• Actively lead business development efforts through the identification of new opportunities with existing clients and scoping, managing, and writing proposals.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As a Senior Consultant in North Highland's Public Sector portfolio, I provided project management, change management, and business analysis services that addressed the unique culture and objectives of state and local government clients. My responsibilities included:• Managed end-to-end scope, schedule, cost, quality, and governance to help clients achieve their strategic goals.• Used knowledge of business analysis and effective project management skills to lead work streams with both large and small teams by focusing on quality completion of deliverables.• Cultivated knowledge of the management, strategy, and transformation challenges facing public sector organizations and helping clients identify and implement lasting solutions. • Actively contributed to business development through the identification of new opportunities with existing clients and responding to solicitation requests from government entities.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Engagement Manager (10/20 to 4/21):• Supported the digital transformation initiative of a global consumer electronics client, specifically managing delivery and staffing services for multiple cloud-based software projects.• Built client relationships and analyzed business needs, generating $1.6 million of new contract value in six months.Scrum Master (12/19 to 10/20):• Led a cross-functional development team on a large human services project, supervising project activities and coaching colleagues in Agile processes to promote a culture of continuous improvement. • Facilitated collaboration between clients, project leadership, and our development team, exceeding expectations by delivering all product releases on time and within budget for a project valued at $10 million.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

QA Team Lead (8/18 to 12/19):• Selected by peers as Quality Assurance Team Lead for a team of eight on a large child welfare project and tasked with setting expectations, determining responsibilities, and managing a productive team. • Communicated QA and UAT progress to stakeholders through exhaustive testing plans and status reports.Business Analyst (6/17 to 8/18):• Analyzed child welfare policies for a government client and performed system analysis with business user representatives, documenting requirements to improve application functionality. • Planned and refined user stories for the development team, working with business users to gather requirements.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Created comprehensive marketing plans for Colorado Football, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s Basketball, directed at families and students through creative promotions and events.

Master Of Management Studies, Foundations Of Business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History & Political Science