Summary
Results-driven leader with 25+ years across aerospace and financial services. Proven record in Agile/SAFe/Scrum, Lean optimization, and full SDLC delivery. Skilled at coaching high-performing teams, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable gains in velocity, predictability, and ROI. Patents in RFID security and automated checklist methods.
Core Competencies
Agile / SAFe / Scrum
Lean Improvement
End-to-End Delivery
Team Coaching
Cross-Functional Leadership
Process Automation
Systems Engineering
Security Architecture
Program Management
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, .NET, C#, C++, Java, SQL, HTML, XML, UML, ANSI C
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, Selenium, MS Project, Visual Studio, Subversion, DOORS, ClearCase, NUnit, AutoCAD, ProEngineer, Adobe
Methods: Agile (SAFe, Scrum, XP, Kanban), Lean, TDD, Full SDLC
Experience
Collins Aerospace — Scrum Master / Software Systems Engineer (2019–2025)
- Increased team completion rate 2.5× by focusing on business impact over task count.
- Achieved 98–115% sprint velocities via continuous improvement and coaching.
- Unified department vision for consistent on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Mentored engineers, aligning strengths to sustain 90%+ on-time delivery.
- Export Classification Lead (JCL2) for compliance.
Transamerica / TCS — Agile Coach / Scrum Master (2013–2019)
- Guided leadership and teams through tailored Agile adoption.
- Led innovation sessions producing 9× more ideas than prior methods.
- Built Agile team delivering award-winning CSR initiative.
- Developed documented SDLC meeting Agile and insurance compliance needs.
- Headed customer support and train-the-trainer programs during rollout.
Rockwell Collins — Lead Project Engineer (2004–2013)
- Delivered a 24-month estimated project in 18 months, improving company performance.
- Authored Agile Systems Software Development Plan to reduce time-to-market.
- Integrated Lean and TDD into a traditional waterfall environment.
- Led $1M+ annual projects within 10% budget/schedule variance.
- Directed security architecture for connected aircraft; received patent for automated checklist methods.
Intermec Technologies — Software Engineer III (2000–2004)
- Introduced XP and Agile practices company-wide.
- Received patent for RFID security processes.
United States Marine Corps — Intelligence Specialist, Corporal (1988–1992)
- Honor Graduate, Parris Island & Intelligence School.
- Improvise, Adapt, Overcome — Agile since 1775.
Education
B.S., Computer Engineering — Iowa State University (Graduated with Distinction, 3.5 GPA)