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Mindset180Professional Coach | Agile Transformation Consultant
May. 2019In my role, I am dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations through their agile transformation journey, whether at the onset or in the midst of it. I focus on aiding these organizations in creating a resilient and adaptive system that embraces sustainable change through agility. A key part of my work involves strategic planning for transformation, which encompasses identifying and continuously refining processes, selecting the right personnel, and leveraging effective tools to ensure successful outcomes. I lead and facilitate various public workshops aimed at driving change. These workshops include Team Reboot sessions, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and preparation for Launching PI Planning. These interactive workshops are designed to foster skills and strategies essential for navigating and influencing change within organizations. Additionally, I serve individuals as a career development coach and guide them toward building professional capabilities. - Digital Entertainment and News Client – Los Angeles, CA/ New York, NY - Regional Banking Client – Salt Lake City, UT
Accenture | SolutionsIQTransformation Agile Coach - Teams, Program and Portfolio| Business Agility Enablement
Feb. 2017 - May. 2019Redmond, WAIn my role with SolutionsIQ/Accenture, I was fully engaged as a Program SAFe Coach and Trainer. My primary responsibility was offering specialized coaching services to direct clients, focusing on agile transformation and implementing SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies. I played a pivotal role in assisting clients with forming cross-functional Agile Release Trains (ARTs). This included preparing ARTs and Agile Teams, orchestrating the launch of Program Increment (PI) planning events, and guiding teams through PI executions. In collaboration with ART leads and teams, I worked diligently on program and team events, ensuring seamless integration and functioning. Additionally, I developed tailored teaching and coaching materials specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individual clients. This role allowed me to leverage my expertise in agile methodologies to foster effective and efficient agile practices within client organizations." - Large Financial Services and Banking Client, Chicago, IL - Major airline industry in Atlanta, GA, - Large Wireless Industry, New Jersey/Tampa, FL
Net ObjectivesSenior Consultant | Lean Agile Coach
Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2017Seattle, WashingtonIn my role, I served as a Lean Agile Coach, working full-time alongside a talented team of coaches, consultants, and trainers. Our collective mission was to facilitate agile transformation, implement effective agile methodologies, and provide comprehensive training to our direct clients. My contribution in this role centered around leveraging Lean and Agile principles to guide organizations through their transformation journeys, ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes efficiently and effectively. - Fortune 500 large Financial and Banking Client, Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; NJ
itsprinting.orgMember Board of Directors
Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2016Saint Petersburg, Florida
PSCUAgile Coach | Technical Product Manager
Mar. 2015 - Jul. 2015Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaI took on the role of a Technical Product Advisor and Coach, primarily focusing on assisting a new product team in establishing a comprehensive roadmap and crafting engagement strategies for both existing and potential clients. My responsibilities included closely working with clients to align their product vision and goals with those of PSCU's existing vendors and development teams. This role allowed me to leverage my expertise in product strategy and coaching to foster collaborative relationships and drive successful product initiatives."
New York Life Insurance CompanyAgile Coach|Agile Technical Development Manager
Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2015Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaWorked as an agile consultant with agile teams who were going through SAFe implementation for the first time. I helped teams to build a healthy backlog that can help teams execute work items as cross-functional agile teams. Helped coordinate ART events with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members. Facilitated team events and helped with ART events working closely with on-the-ground external coaches and RTEs. Co-facilitated PI planning events with RTE, Scrum Masters, and Coaches.
AgileThoughtFunctional Product Specialist | Consultant
Sep. 2013 - Oct. 2014Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaCoach and mentor scrum teams on relative size story estimation, effectiveness of scrum ceremonies. Product Owner workshops on user story writing and prioritization techniques. Assisted teams to removed impediments by establishing collaboration between management and scrum teams
Mad Mobile Inc.Director of Quality Assurance (Process Implementation & Tools)
Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2013Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaEngaged with management on establishing agile-scrum process in the organization. Worked with leadership and teams to set up right tools for Scrum and Kanban teams. Established and creating processes for stable QA environment for phases in development, UAT and Post launch. Introduced selenium tool for UI coded automation test scripts. Helped team in adapting TDD approach for delivering quality code. Assisted in creating Test design, Test cases, Test Suites and test scripts using selenium RC/IDE for .NET platform. Worked closely with development and project management team to create backlog items. Worked with management to define processes for offshore team members.
PSCULead SQA
Dec. 2011 - Nov. 2012St Petersburg, FL/ Auburn Hills, MI/ Phoenix, AZLed multiple complex applications (internal/external) within SQA and IT team. Introduced agile framework in development teams. Delivered brown bag sessions on adapting scrum XP in development teams. Co-led first agile pilot team in IT. Technical lead of in house and off shore SQA teams. Maintained solid communication between BA's and developers for effective test results.
Sircon/VertaforeAglie Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011Lansing, Michigan AreaPracticed ScrumXP framework as a development team member. Worked with team members, Product owner and external business owners on business priorty and quality. Responsible of ensuring functional and system verifications before reviewing the work with stakeholders. Maintained required documentation to meet Definition of Done. Ensured collaboration within the scrum teams were strong and developed great working relationships
JSTORQuality Assurance Software Engineer
Jan. 2010 - Aug. 2010Ann Arbor, MichiganParticipated in organizational transformation from waterfall to XP scrum agile framework. Worked as a liaison between QA and Development team. Worked closely with management to establish best practices for scrum teams. Wrote, updated, and executed test cases from a range of inputs: detailed requirements, high level designs, mock-ups and defect lists. Communicated test activities and results in oral and written methods with team members and Product Owner.
Team DetroitQA Lead
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Dearborn, MIIntroduced agile frameworks to Digital IT teams. Delivered many brown bag sessions and understanding of agile principles. Practiced adopting TDD framework by writing test scripts in selenium. Provided technical leadership and mentoring to team members while managing key activities within the QA work stream.
OEConnectionQA Analyst
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007The web-based Application developed for the Automotive Dealers through out states. D2D Link, application used for dealers to connect with other dealers for parts and services provided.
MRM WorldwideQA Analyst
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Web-based Application developed for Pontiac Dealer website. The website supported with images of vehicle, and current offers with local events around the area.
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