Austin, Texas, United States
I am a dynamic software development leader with a focus on managing and growing high-performing agile teams. My specialty is driving process improvements and innovation through a strategic, analytical, and data-driven approach. I do this by implementing streamlined procedures, fostering a collaborative culture, and leveraging my expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. I have been successful because of my ability to translate technical complexities into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, providing the rationale behind key decisions, and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. With a proven track record of managing multi-million dollar projects, mentoring teams to maturity, and spearheading significant agile improvements, I pride myself on being an effective communicator and in creating environments where teams can thrive and deliver impactful results.
As a manager at Charles Schwab, I oversaw multiple teams in the Digital Messaging group. My responsibilities included managing Java and .Net teams focused on infrastructure and upkeep, enabling the continuous 24/7 delivery of billions of digital communications to Schwab customers annually. Additionally, I managed a data team dedicated to creating new messages as well as migrating messages to a new system delivery system. Achievements: * Successfully managed a quarterly project budget of $750M for one team, effectively forecasting funding needs and adjusting contractor headcount based on evolving project roadmaps. * Reduced the timeline of a major application retirement by a full year through efficient planning, negotiation, and execution. * Guided and mentored agile teams, fostering continuous growth and evolution towards becoming highly effective units capable of delivering impactful improvements. * Built a collaborative culture across teams focusing on team personalities, overall fit, and expertise, resulting in high-performing, self-sufficient teams. * Introduced an innovation workshop for development teams, creating a rotation for team members to contribute to innovative work and enabling developers to explore new technologies, ideas, and features, gaining experience in new areas.