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Managed development and implementation of Agile frameworks, including an Agile maturity matrix, north star vision, program, product, and project roadmaps, RACI, and role responsibility documents, driving continuous improvement and maturation of Agile environment and adoption.•Utilized cross-functional management (CFM) strategies to improve communications, project and program efficiency between teams and departments to meet organizational goals and targets.•Led cross-functional teams… Show more Managed development and implementation of Agile frameworks, including an Agile maturity matrix, north star vision, program, product, and project roadmaps, RACI, and role responsibility documents, driving continuous improvement and maturation of Agile environment and adoption.•Utilized cross-functional management (CFM) strategies to improve communications, project and program efficiency between teams and departments to meet organizational goals and targets.•Led cross-functional teams within the Agile Transformation Office to achieve an 85% improvement in delivery across the organization after organizing and leading planning events (quarterly and annual planning), aligning 8 managers, and 45 team members around the company vision and strategy demonstrating high flexibility in adjusting plans per changing needs of stakeholders.•Achieved a 415% increase in project development and delivery efficiency by leading and managing multiple projects within the security domain by aligning cross-functional teams into leading quarterly and annual planning events across multiple Agile Release Trains.•Ensured successful alignment with business strategy and goals within Customer Experience, Agile Delivery, FedRamp, and Security teams by coordinating with stakeholders to define and prioritize user stories.•Improved early issue mitigation by enhancing visibility across teams through the creation and implementation of metrics, dashboards, and roadmaps allowing us to be more focused on data-driven decision.•Enhanced team capabilities by implementing strong people management strategies including training and upskilling product owners, scrum masters, team members, and senior leadership on key practices in product delivery to enhance team productivity.•Improved clarity of work, reporting, and progress at the project and program level by consolidating from Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud and Jira Align within the Customer Experience group allowing for more effective project tracking. Show less

Wisconsin, United States

Led the transformation of Kohler's Internet of Things teams (all smart home product teams), overseeing product vision, delivery and orchestrating the IoT space shift from Waterfall to Scrum, resulting in accelerated product releases and improved organizational agility.• Led cross-functional software engineering teams in end-to-end product development to deliver a mobile application from with multiple products to Android and iOS App stores ahead of schedule by 4 months.• Collaborated… Show more Led the transformation of Kohler's Internet of Things teams (all smart home product teams), overseeing product vision, delivery and orchestrating the IoT space shift from Waterfall to Scrum, resulting in accelerated product releases and improved organizational agility.• Led cross-functional software engineering teams in end-to-end product development to deliver a mobile application from with multiple products to Android and iOS App stores ahead of schedule by 4 months.• Collaborated with leadership to develop agile transition strategies, manage organizational impediments, and make transformation outcomes visible by implementing and leading PI planning, Scrum of Scrum and Team of Team events within the IoT space.• Facilitated daily scrum meetings, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.• Enhanced team capabilities by implementing strong people management strategies including training and upskilling leadership, scrum masters, kanban facilitators and product owners.• Managed and implemented effective strategies for managing big data, ensuring data integrity and system optimization.• Implemented a Center of Excellence (CoE) within organization unifying leaders and advancing the transformation forward with one common direction of Agile best practices. Show less

Riverwoods, Il

Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, facilitated Scrum events, managed sprint releases, supported SAFe adoption, and expanded Agile practices with executive leadership.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology creating cross-functional software engineering teams .• Facilitated Scrum events including daily scrum, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, release planning, and sprint retrospectives within the whole CI/CD organization (60 team… Show more Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, facilitated Scrum events, managed sprint releases, supported SAFe adoption, and expanded Agile practices with executive leadership.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology creating cross-functional software engineering teams .• Facilitated Scrum events including daily scrum, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, release planning, and sprint retrospectives within the whole CI/CD organization (60 team members).• Supported adoption of SAFe across enterprise, by coaching stakeholders, leadership, non-agile teams, and agile teams.• Worked with Product owners to plan and lead PI Planning events across release train and to implement PI planning, roadmaps, and scrum of scrum events.• Partnered with Product Owner in gathering requirements to build and maintain product/program roadmap within Jira/Azure DevOps.• Partnered with executive leadership to expand SAFe /Agile practices to other programs, and brought in and piloted agile maturity tools to measure team health and maturity, and educated and advocated for SAFe, scrum and agile in the broader organization and industry. Show less

Appleton, Wi

Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, coached senior leadership, guided Product Owners, coordinated Scrum events, led PI planning, and promoted innovation.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology for nine cross-functional business and software engineering teams for delivering projects on time and within budget.• Partnered with the Product Owner in gathering requirements to build and maintain the product and program roadmap within Rally.• Inspired… Show more Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, coached senior leadership, guided Product Owners, coordinated Scrum events, led PI planning, and promoted innovation.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology for nine cross-functional business and software engineering teams for delivering projects on time and within budget.• Partnered with the Product Owner in gathering requirements to build and maintain the product and program roadmap within Rally.• Inspired team to think "outside the box" regarding new ideas, innovative approaches and how to do things better.• Implemented and lead PI/quarterly planning events across multiple Agile Release Trains within Mutual Funds which included 3 scrum masters, 5 managers, and 47 team members.• Educated and implemented agile frameworks to team members, key stakeholders, and leadership and held individual team members accountable for their responsibilities and commitments.• Advanced visual management for status reporting for the team and companywide cross-team needs. Show less

Appleton, Wi

Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, accelerated product release, facilitated Scrum events, and enforced Agile processes.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology for 2 direct teams focused on developing and delivering projects like the truck builder and truck locator application to the production floor as well as the broader IT organization.• Managed and implemented effective strategies for managing big data, ensuring data integrity and system… Show more Transformed teams to Agile/Scrum, accelerated product release, facilitated Scrum events, and enforced Agile processes.• Led the transformation from traditional waterfall to agile/scrum methodology for 2 direct teams focused on developing and delivering projects like the truck builder and truck locator application to the production floor as well as the broader IT organization.• Managed and implemented effective strategies for managing big data, ensuring data integrity and system optimization• Drove product release ahead of schedule by 3 months with monthly releases following, winning an Oshkosh Excellence award and being adopted within other parts of the organization.• Protected development team from outside distractions, impediments or team conflicts.• Partner with Product Owner in building and maintaining product and program roadmap within Azure DevOps.• Navigated through roadblocks and problem situations to identify root causes and worked with stakeholders to develop resolution or recommendation.• Led sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, reviews, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstration. Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

• Backend development for websites/applications using MVC, C#, Web Forms and Windows forms • Frontend design using CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Windows forms and the Adobe Suite for mockups and image creation • Migrate onsite websites to Microsoft Azure• Utilize Visual Studio Online for source control, project planning and time management• Manage multiple websites on site and in Microsoft Azure• Create and manage SQL Databases, Tables and Stored Procedures• Train employees… Show more • Backend development for websites/applications using MVC, C#, Web Forms and Windows forms • Frontend design using CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Windows forms and the Adobe Suite for mockups and image creation • Migrate onsite websites to Microsoft Azure• Utilize Visual Studio Online for source control, project planning and time management• Manage multiple websites on site and in Microsoft Azure• Create and manage SQL Databases, Tables and Stored Procedures• Train employees on site changes and new applications• Test and implement upgrades as new technologies are available• Handle bug fixes on websites/applications• Troubleshoot/test websites and applications• Work with the team to come up with monthly sprints and projects• Implemented Agile practices to the team as new ways of working to deliver products more frequently with higher quality.• Facilitated daily scrums, bi-weekly planning events, and review ceremonies to receive more frequent feedback.• Work with leadership to create a roadmap for future work Show less

Appleton, Wi

• Managed a team of 10 direct reports and 10 indirect reports which included hiring, firing, performance reviews, and daily tasks. This included software developers, system admins, data analysts, and project managers.• Managed servers at onsite and offsite locations• Managed websites and applications created in ASP.NET• Setup and manage budget for IT department• Managed company website• Managed and setup data feeds • Create SQL reports for end users to search data in… Show more • Managed a team of 10 direct reports and 10 indirect reports which included hiring, firing, performance reviews, and daily tasks. This included software developers, system admins, data analysts, and project managers.• Managed servers at onsite and offsite locations• Managed websites and applications created in ASP.NET• Setup and manage budget for IT department• Managed company website• Managed and setup data feeds • Create SQL reports for end users to search data in the MLS• Supported MLS system for all realtors in Northeast Wisconsin• Managed the phone system • In charge of buying new IT Hardware and Software for the company.• First Responder when problems needed to be fixed during non-business hours• Install and implement new hardware and software• Managed network and internet services• Trouble shoot any problems with hardware and software Show less

Appleton, Wi

• Installed, implemented, and trained users on new helpdesk system.• Implemented new virtual servers and thin clients through-out the company.• Setup Barracuda Backup system, on onsite and at remote locations.• Managed websites and intranet for the company.• In charge of buying new IT Hardware and Software for the company

• First Responder when problems needed to be fixed during non-business hours• Internet and phone monitoring for the company• Configure patch panels, routers, and switches• Configure Voice-Over IP phone systems through Verizon• Answer all Helpdesk phone calls and Helpdesk tickets created by users• Relay-Fax server setup• Norton ghost was used to create images of hard drives

• Sales, customer service and support• Training associates• Scheduling• Working with budgets and numbers• I also participated in the interviewing and hiring process• Assisted in training other departments throughout the store

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Technology Project Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management Information Systems, General

Web Development And Design, It, Senior