New York City Metropolitan Area
For over fifteen years I've helped some of the most interesting companies on the internet get faster, more aligned, and more resilient -- from The New York Times and MLB Advanced Media to Zapier and Bitly. What that's looked like in practice: launching 6 Growth & Revenue teams from zero at Zapier and cutting time-to-market by 40%. Reducing sprint cycle time by 25% at Catalyst by coaching executives, not just teams. Building agile coaching functions from scratch at companies that had never had one. I'm not a framework evangelist. I'm a delivery leader who uses agile, lean, and coaching as tools and picks the right tool for the team in front of me. I work best at growth-stage companies (under ~1,000 people) where the operating model is still being shaped and where someone who can bridge technology, product, and business functions actually moves the needle. Lately I've been going deep on AI-assisted workflows -- running workshops that help engineering and product teams integrate AI tooling into how they actually work, not just how they talk about working. If you're building something and need a delivery leader who can coach your people while running your programs, let's talk. 📍 NYC Metro — open to remote roles nationwide
I specialize in coaching and advising to foster effective team dynamics and operational excellence. • Conducted 1:1 sessions and workshops to enhance team collaboration and process adaptation. • Mentored engineering leaders in identifying methods for more effective value delivery and team dynamics • Assisted Product Managers in developing operational models for prioritizing impactful work. • Supported executives in navigating growth challenges and organizational transformations.
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* Implemented processes at the executive team level to align disparate value streams and make progress more transparent to the rest of the organization * Improved delivery time and cadence of the Research & Development organization through coaching and introduction of new ways of working * Coached executives and leaders on improved methods of communication, collaboration, and coordination * Introduced a continuous improvement mindset within teams to regularly review and improve their practices
* Launched 6 Growth & Revenue teams with agile processes with the new teams quickly ramping up and delivering business value in their first iterations * Led workshops enhancing agility, delivery, estimation, business processes, and lean practices, improving teams’ ability to deliver value frequently and predictably. * Onboarded and coached Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Team Leads, and Directors, ensuring seamless integration and regular growth * Drove continuous improvement throughout the organization through frequent and regular retrospectives at multiple levels * Successfully launched a company-wide rebrand through a streamlined, agile program management process * Supported and administered Jira for multiple teams * Mitigated dependencies and risks by improving and optimizing communication and collaboration among teams, leaders, and stakeholders
* Pioneered the inaugural process-oriented role within an early-stage start-up. * Collaborated with Product and Engineering leadership to revamp team structure, establishing cross-functional units aligned with business goals. * Enforced tailored agile methodologies across teams, optimizing processes according to their unique tasks and compositions. * Delivered comprehensive training and workshops, introducing agile concepts, product management strategies, and leadership methods, including story sizing, OKRs, and prioritization. * Spearheaded a culture of ongoing improvement by facilitating teams' frequent review and adjustment of processes for continuous improvement.