About
I am a software development leader who builds productive teams and streamlined processes to meet high performance standards. I bridge technology and business, ensuring technology solutions support what a business needs, and that the business supports what technology groups need to be successful.
Expertise
- Project Management: I’ve been managing projects for over ten years. I earned my PMP designation in 2005. Over the last couple of years I’ve moved towards more agile methodologies, however, I consider this as another tool I can use in delivering projects, not the be all and end of of project management.
- Software Development Management: I understand all the moving parts that go into building great software: interface design, business and system requirements, quality assurance, architecture, and coding. My contribution lies in bringing these parts together in an efficient way, and aligning these parts with business needs.
- Agile Development: I don’t believe there is such a thing as ‘doing agile’. Agile is more of a philosophy, a shared set of beliefs, and at a lower level some common best practices. One thing I do believe, though, is that if it’s done right, it’s the best way to build most software. I hold my Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and have transitioned teams to adopt Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP) practices.
- Leadership: I have over twelve years of leadership experience. My focus is on building a climate which motivates employees to deliver their best. In addition to leading software development teams, I led a senior-level board of directors in the management of the Canadian West Coast Chapter of the Project Management Institute as the President from 2010 to 2012.
- Team Leadership: Over the past couple of years a lot of my self-development and experience has focused on leading teams. I understand what needs to be done in order to support real team work.
- Planning: I’ve written strategic plans, operational plans, project and department budgets, and even revenue projections. This is a strong area of interest for me.
