SUMMARY:

• Highly - motivated and resourceful IT Professional with a record of developing and supporting successful IT projects and solutions incorporating a wide range of applications and technologies. Consistently recognized as able to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes and IT infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility.
• Studied and learned the Rational Unified Process from Grady Booch and consulted at Rational in San Jose California before it was sold to IBM.
• Outstanding ability to facilitate effective communication by translating technical information to non-technical customers in easily understood terms. Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations and constantly seeking new challenges and a professional and driven individual with both a strong work ethic and the desire to exceed expectations in all aspects of professional endeavor.
• Agile Coach/Certified Scrum Master/System Analyst involved in Agile for over 12 years. Introduced Raytheon SAS to the Agile World including Scrum, Kanban, Lean and XP.
• Technically savvy and a quick study in emerging technology, able to quickly assess and utilize the appropriate response to meet the specific needs of the business requirement at hand. A welcome addition to any team; ready, willing and able to function in any role necessary to ensure project success and on time project delivery.
• Always on schedule and under budget, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while effectively achieving and exceeding both corporate and project goals. A builder of high performance teams who thrives in environments requiring a high-level strategist and a big-picture thinker.
• Currently studying for PMP . PMP test scheduled for 02/2018
• Involved in Test Driven Development, Automated testing and Continuous Integration for over 10 years.
• QA testing on embedded projects and Web development for an additional 8 years
• Version One specialist
• SAFe SPC course and test scheduled for end of 3/2018
• Active Public Trust
• Agile Scrum Master Project Management Real Time Multithreaded Applications in C, C++ Java UNIX
• Rational Took Kit Rational Rose Clearcase Clearquest SODA Client Relationship Management
• CORBA IT Process Improvement Operations Architecture CMM Standards Solution Design
• Computer Programming Consultation Skills Process and Solution Testing Software Skills, JIRA, SharePoint, Version One, Rally, TFS, SAFe

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: UNIX (HPUX, Solaris, Sun OS), VMS, Windows

Languages/Tools: C / C++, OOA / OOD, UML, COBRA, Ada 83 / 95, SQL, Visual Basic, Java 1.6 (JSP, EJB, etc.), JavaScript, MQ Series, PL / SQL, Pro*C, HTML, XML, Smalltalk-V, WebSphere, PERL, VxWorks, Rational UML tool set, KORN & Bourne Scripting, SQL, SQLServer, BAL, Assembler for Motorola 68000, PowerPC

Databases / Servers: DB2, Oracle, IBM MQ Server, IBM HTTP Server

Other: Sync / Async, SNA, X-25, TCP / IP, Pthread, UDP, Testmate, SoDA

Hardware: SUN SPARC2, IBM PCs and Compatibles, Macintosh, HP 3000, IBM 390, SCSI, R6000, Motorola 6 040, ISDN, fiber optics, VMEbus, ATM, Ethernet, ISDN

Industry Applications: DII / COE System, C2 CSCI, Navy C3I, TAOC, C3 Embedded Real-time Systems (utilizing TADIL-A, TADIL-B, ATDL-1 and Link 1 Systems), Machine-Man Interfaces, Communications / Messaging, DSP, Insurance (Auto, Quotes), e-Commerce, IVR, Credit, Configuration Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Spartanburg, SC

Agile Coach/Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

• Agile transformation coach to several teams moving from waterfall to Scrum. Coaching several teams as to Agile methodology, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Team members. Facilitating stand ups, planning sessions, retrospectives and use of tools such as JIRA and TFS. Stand in for scrum master when not available. Attend the
• Scrum of Scrums as a monitor. Production team in Scrumban and aiding team members in the use of JIRA. another group in Kanban for issues on Production Line. Working with PMO to aid teams in tools, and coaching.

Confidential

Agile Coach

• Agile transformation coach to several teams moving from waterfall to Scrum. Coaching several teams as to Agile methodology, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Team members.

Confidential, Charleston SC

Agile Coach/Scrum Master/PMO

Responsibilities:

• Purpose and Scope; Agile Specialist and Project Manager/Agile Coach on the VBMS DEVOPS Project for the VA. Metrics, Risk Management, Project Management, Aiding Scrum teams in the Agile/Scrum environment to follow the SAFe attributes. Calculating the metrics per sprint for presentation to the stakeholders. Managing, gathering and updating the Risk and Issue Register for tracking of release risks and issues. Career Manager for staff assigned. Utilizing Agile PLM for modernization of the development process.
• Utilizing RTC for metrics, Story tracking, requirements, etc. Agile Coach and planning to instruct staff on SAFe once SPC is accomplished and migrate to SAFe. Assigned as the Agile Coach to the project. Starting to set up ART teams. Aided in selecting those on staff to be RTEs Working with the stakeholders and POD leaders to implement Agile in true sense. Stet up Center of Excellent to aid in the of staff.
• Researching how scrums are held, stories marked Done and stories carried over to next sprint. Have achieved Certified Scaled Agilest and am going for the Agile SPC in November. Delivered Application Program releases 8 through 12. Managed the creation of documentation according to VA standards, review of documentation and configuration control.

Confidential, Rockville, Md

Agile Coach (SAFe)/Scrum Master/Product Owner

Responsibilities:

• the teams in the Lean mindset
• Held classes for Lockheed and FAA stakeholders on Portfolio Management
• Help coach Release Train Engineers for the 5 release trains
• Aided in facilitating the planning meetings
• Facilitated in the selection of tools necessary for CI, TDD and test first design
• Trained Product Owners to their role and responsibilities.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Agile Coach /Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

• Consulting on several projects aiding in the learning process of the methodology of Agile/Scrum in a Microsoft .Net environment. The company was United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS).
• The environment was the Scaled Agile foundation (SAFe). Acting as an Agile Coach on several teams utilizing CI, TDD, and automated testing. JIRA and Confluence was utilized to track project. Scrum Master on team developing new UI interface. Worked on the Rally team to help transform UNOS to a Rally based Agile project. Help set up CoE to train staff and stakeholders.
• Acted as RTE on three ARTs Program Management office on several projects. Worked in Product owners as to their role and responsibilities. Worked as a RTE for a tract of 9 teams to help coach other in RTE role

Confidential, Charleston, SC

Agile Coach/ Scrum Master/RTE/PMO

Responsibilities:

• Helping Confidential become an Agile Project by being the Agile Coach to the staff and management, through actual experience, how to become Agile/Scrum. Scrum Master for the UAT team. Demonstrate with the product owner, how to prepare the backlog, Coach the other 4 Scrum Masters on Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Closing a Sprint and Retrospect. Mentored project team members on the how to use Version One. We were following the SAFe methodology for agile implementation and practice. This is a DEVOPS project modernizing the GCSS system for the Marine Corps. Delivered 3 Application program releases.
• Facilitated the of RTEs and Scrum masters for lean development and ARTs
• Aided in the facilitation of tool selection and use in regard to Test First, CI, TDD and AT.
• Held meetings with Stakeholders to aid in the Portfolio management, PI planning and Value release management
• Project is converting system from ORACLE PLM 11 to ORACLE PLM 12. The project is for the Marine Corps and it is their supply chain, ordering inventory etc. Tool Specialist, help teams in and use of existing methodology. Implementing DevOps automated testing utilizing QPT, HP/ALM and other tools.
• Introduced automated testing and Continuous Integration to the project. Scrum Master and Lead of the QA Testing team. The project deals with metadata and ETL concepts of moving mega data between versions of Oracle. Aided in the process of creating necessary documents for Marine approval, review and configuration control to aid in keeping track of changes, release dates, etc.

Confidential, El Segundo, CA

Agile Coach /Scrum Master/Section Manager/RTE

Responsibilities:

• Coach software developers in documentation, testing and coding more efficient JAVA solutions. Introduce Agile to all business units in Raytheon; active member of the Method and Tools team. Utilized Safe methodology for three projects.
• Provided Agile coaching to management and developers on Agile methodology.
• Project managed projects utilizing PMI methodology including the successful implementation of the ATU project, delivered on-time and with in budget, which allowed for a portable solution for the client, acting as Program Manager on DAP when Manager away.
• Coaching of developers and future Scrum Masters to the Agile approach for development in Scrum XP, Lean and Kanban Version One to Raytheon SAS to replace all the CI, TDD, Configuration Control software. Taught courses and coached teams on the use of TFS and it capabilities. Install the TFS server and configured it for use by different teams. Acted as coach to several departments on TFS usage and benefits.
• Worked with the Product owners and stakeholders to ensure requirements were up to date and to solve the day-to-day problems that arose.
• Took over two projects from previous lead and brought them in on time and within budget.
• Product owner of three projects.
• Transferred to Version One from Rally to provide tracking for new projects. Mentored several projects on how to implement and utilize all aspects of Version One.
• Conducted Daily Stand-ups, helped resolve problems discussed at Stand-up, prepared velocity and burn down charts to show progress.
• Conducted retrospect’s at the end of each sprint to improve performance and team.
• Started working with management in transferring to SAFe
• Held meetings with stakeholders to aid in building the Agile Portfolio
• Facilitated meeting for selection of the RTEs.
• Delivered over 5 Application delivers on 5 different projects
• Aided other Scrum Masters as a coach on 3 Application delivers.
• Created document specifications for multiple projects.
• Review process of all documents required to project
• Document configuration control.

Confidential, Long Beach, CA

Embedded Software Lead

Responsibilities:

• Software development project included: used JTAG to aid in the modification of the BSP for the PPC604, programmed code allowing VxWorks Tornado version 1.8 to upgrade with Boeing device drivers for testing in lab, and used ClearCase for version control.
• Through coaching management and staff in Agile practices on the Boeing C-130 AMP program. Assisted Project Leader with client and team communication; implemented developer reviews.
• Program Manager on several projects, doing cost, scheduling, and peer reviews, interacting with shareholders, reporting under the EVMS to upper management. Utilized the PMI methodology on all projects.
• Coached projects in Agile introducing the project with benefits of Agile for rapid development
• Conducted daily sprints, produced burn-up, velocity charts.

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Consultant/Agile Coach/Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager on project to develop credit card system for eCommerce site utilizing PMI methodology
• Used for ordering services, films DVDs etc.
• Used Linux in a C++ environment to improve the card server application to process credit card transactions via the Internet.
• Converted one credit card service from SSL 2 to Frame Relay.
• Aided in introducing Agile practices and members of the team to become scrum masters

Confidential, Huntsville AL

Agile Coach

Responsibilities:

• Developed software for the THAAD project using C++ (Visual Studio and Unix), CORBA as inter-processor communications, and Ada.
• Embedded software using RUP (Rose, ClearCase, ClearQuest). Analyzed requirements to prepare RUP diagrams (UML). Coaching in Agile practices to bring the team into the Scrum environment. Acted as Scrum Master on 2 teams

Confidential

Senior Software Developer (Consultant)/Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

• Worked with System Architect to utilize all features of the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Mentored analysts and developers in the RUP methodology for use in the project. Partnered with System Architect on new releases utilizing RUP methodologies. Started in Agile for team members
• Coaching existing teams on how to utilize Agile and interact with stakeholders to show progress on an iteration basis. Conducted daily stands, prepared burn down and velocity reports.
• Developing material for C++ (Unix and Windows) UML Rose and ClearCase for new employees and contractors.
• Acted a Project Manager when Project Manager was unavailable.

Confidential, Woodland Hills, CA

Architect/Senior Software Developer (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Architect for the design of new system
• Project Lead on design, implementation of their first web presence.
• Acting Program Manager when not present.
• Interface on a weekly basis with stakeholders
• Interfaced with outside vendors such as IBM
• Met daily with team and stakeholders to solve problems, review requirements.
• Customers could order insurance, check progress and claims