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Steven's Career Path
Leadership Development ConsultantSep. 2023 -
Present
SHK Leadership Consulting LLCLeadership Development Consultant
Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesDelivers Leadership training and consulting services to commercial and trade organizations focused on Leadership, executive presence, and project management skills. My primary presentation is entitled, "Developing Your Sphere of Influence." I have delivered presentations to: • Career Confidence - Career development organization in the DC-Baltimore area. • Project Management Institute (PMI) - ...
Senior Product Owner/ManagerMay. 2021 -
Jan. 2023
SoftramsSenior Product Owner/Manager
Woodlawn, Maryland, United StatesSr. Product Owner - Health Plan Management System (HPMS) • Collaborated with UX designers, engineers, and Federal Government officials to translate user needs, technical feasibility, and policy changes into actionable product solutions. • Led the Application Delivery Team (ADT) in prioritizing feature development, backlog refinement, and sprint planning for efficient delivery. • Elicited requ...
SAFe Product OwnerDec. 2019 -
Mar. 2021
ManTechSAFe Product Owner
Owings Mills, MD• Led an 11-person Agile Delivery Team (ADT) in backlog refinement and sprint planning. • Collaborated with Federal managers to ensure that product roadmap aligned with their policies and goals. • Transformed a low performing ADT to deliver on its commitments from 30% to over 90% by coaching on refined estimation and leadership skills. Restored client’s confidence in the team. • Maintained tr...

Steven's Posts

  • About

    • I help team leaders develop their spheres of influence, optimizing the trust and respect within their teams. This results in optimized team performance and results delivery. • I help team leaders improve their communication with higher-ups and stakeholders.

  • Cases & Experiences

    • Transformed an underperforming team's delivery rate from 30% to 90% in a Scaled Agile Framework program, restoring client confidence in the team. • Coached a new Product Owner team to deliver MVP functionality on time with no substantial defects.

  • Work Order

    • Guide team leaders to realize leadership potential. • Develop their skills to foster trust and respect, maximizing team performance. • Strengthen relationships with higher-ups and stakeholders, improving their teams' working context.

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