Education
Marquette
MS, Computer Science 1982-01-01 - 1984-01-01Co-Active Coaching
Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals, 2016-01-01 - 2016-01-01Aurora University
MBA, Marketing 1984-01-01 - 1986-01-01Work Experience
Consultant
Current
Consultant
Insight Global
2019-05-01 - 2019-10-01
Insight Global
Thomson Reuters
2018-08-01 - 2019-02-01
Thomson Reuters
IBM
2015-06-01 - 2018-08-01
IBM
Phytel, An IBM Company
2011-03-01 - 2015-05-01
Phytel, An IBM Company
FIS
2006-08-01 - 2011-02-01
FIS
Skills
Summary
Transformed multiple organizations from waterfall to Agile. Demonstrated ability to design environments that help teams succeed. Coached, mentored, and trained Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners. Led software development, product management, and Agile practices. Directed product delivery and coordinated efforts between sales, development, and customers. Introduced Lean Startup principles that helped teams build the right product. Used Extreme Programming, Continuous Discovery, and Design Thinking to deliver software that delights customers. Persuasive communicator with well-developed coaching, teaching, and presentation skills. Invented technology strategies that slashed development times. Constantly improved the company’s ability to produce products and respond to change. Catalyst leader with the ability to create results by using a blend of business, technology, and Design Thinking skills. Coached teams on product discovery and accelerated product learning by 10X or more. Researched artificial intelligence applications to simplify workflows and optimize development. ICAgile Certified Enterprise Agile Coach ICAgile Certified Professional - Adaptive Org Design Advanced Design Thinking certificate from IDEO