About Me
Project and Agile Specialist with 18+ years of experience in guiding teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Proficient in Agile methodologies, change management, and project management. I have a proven track record of transforming traditional environments into efficient Agile ecosystems and helping stalled projects regain their momentum. Adept at using tools like ADO, JIRA, and Confluence to enhance productivity and transparency. Committed to driving continuous improvement and innovation.
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October 2021 - September 2024
Allegion
Allegion
Lean Agile Community of Excellence Lead / Agile Coach / Software Engineering Manager Title
Used coaching and change management leadership to guide the creation of a market based and sellable software company from a traditionally manufacturing focused company
Best Accomplishments
- Guide global software package to market using coaching and change management leadership, achieving measurable results.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Lean Agile methodologies across 5 cross-functional teams, resulting in a 40% increase in project delivery speed and a 25%improvement in product quality, while utilizing tools such as AzureDevOps, JIRA and Confluence to track progress and manage workflows.
- Implement Lean Agile principles to reduce waste and improve time to market, leading to substantial efficiency gains.
- Certify Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and SAFe leaders in the US and India, enhancing team capabilities.
- Develop and implement enterprise metrics based on flow and customer value, driving impactful business decisions.
- Spearhead global software rollout, revitalizing stalled projects through strategic vision and Lean Agile principles, resulting in improved time-to-market.
December 2020 - October 2021
Jacobs Engineering
Jacobs Engineering
Solution Train Engineer / Agile Director
Used project management Agile coaching skills to start up a brand-new agile environment on a newly won Department of Defense contract.
Best Accomplishments
- Led Agile coaching, establishing 5 Agile Release Trains and 18 teams, achieving 90% predictability.
- Reduced rework time by 35%, saving $300,000 in testing overhead.
- Hired and trained 4 Release Train Engineers, 14 Scrum Masters, and 5 Product Owners with 100% retention.
- Developed a lean DevSecOps pipeline, enhancing automation while adhering to security regulations.
- Directed multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) consisting of over 100 team members, facilitating the delivery of incremental value every Program Increment (PI), and achieving a 75% improvement in on-time delivery rates by leveraging SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies.
- Delivered four software packages previously six years behind schedule, implementing value-based metrics to secure higher award fees.
August 2017 - October 2020
L3Harris
L3Harris
Release Train Engineer / Agile Coach / Engineering Manager
Used project management and scrum skills ensure the highest quality of software was delivered on time in accordance with government contractual regulations. I lead the change to the new government requirement of creating software using an agile methodology.
Best Accomplishments
- Managed project timelines and quality, ensuring software compliance with government regulations.
- Established 12 new scrum teams, enhancing project efficiency and team productivity.
- Cultivated a DevOps culture, reducing overhead costs by 55% and improving deliverables.
- Implemented SAFe agile methodologies, increasing on-time deliverables by 70%.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, improving workflow efficiency and delivery rates.
- Championed program silo removal, minimizing waste and enabling flexible team allocation to high-priority tasks across multiple delivery programs.
August 2000 - August 2017
Reidy Project Management & Data Consultants
Reidy Project Management & Data Consultants
Owner / Agile Coach / Project Manager
Provide solutions to solve the project management, agile transformations, or operational needs of various organizations. This includes increases in profitability, improvement in customer satisfaction, and compliance with government regulations. Utilize accounts receivable background, operations acumen, and business analyst experience to balance the profitability of the agency and increase efficiency. Used my expertise in managing multifaceted projects ranging from software implementations to standing up and training new agile teams.
Best Accomplishments
- Led agile transformations, enhancing efficiency and profitability, reducing software release errors by 83%.
- Implemented project management strategies, boosting team productivity, and improving on-time deliveries.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings, improving communication, and reducing project delays.
- Developed and executed a paperless billing system, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Installed electronic medical record and billing systems, updating technology infrastructure in not-for-profit medical systems.
- Pioneered agile transformations, revolutionizing project management practices and substantially enhancing organizational efficiency and profitability.
• SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
• Security+ CompTia
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ITIL Foundations
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM)
• Certified Project Manager (CPM)
• DevOps Foundations
• Scaled Agile Certifications
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)• SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)• SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASW)• SAFe DevOps (SDP)• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
My Top Five Strengths
1. Restorative
2. Relator
3. Strategic
4. Self-Assurance
5. Responsibility
This is a link to all of my strengths, in order: Michael Reidy Clifton Strengths
This link shows information about all of my strengths and insight on how they work together. Clifton Strengths Insight Guide