Brian Runels
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and a passion for continuous improvement. Proven ability to identify opportunities for technological enhancements and successfully implement effective solutions. Skilled at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Thrives in fast-paced environments, driving technological advancements to propel organizations forward.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrum Master
TRANSAMERICA consultant
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated agile ceremonies including daily Scrums and sprint retrospectives, which improved team communication and reduced sprint backlog by 25%, ensuring the timely launch of a 401K product for TransAmerica
- Cultivated strategic relationships with 10+ key stakeholders, enhancing support for project initiatives and increasing overall project alignment by 40%
- Coordinated with 5 other Scrum Masters and program leadership, providing weekly updates on project status and blocker resolution, boosting transparency and stakeholder confidence
Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead
CAPITAL ONE consultant
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw Agile Delivery for two teams, introducing best practices and tools that boosted sprint task completion which contributed to overall project deadlines being met consistently
- Managed and prioritized product backlogs in collaboration with product owners, leading to a 20% reduction in development cycle time and ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs
- Proactively resolved team conflicts by establishing open communication channels, which led to an increase in team satisfaction and improved collaboration
Technical Project Manager
PEARSON, INC
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, reducing potential delays, while ensuring 100% alignment with the project schedule for all deliverables
- Established regular team workshops and brainstorming sessions, leading to an improvement in project outcomes and fostering innovative solutions for challenges
Technical Project Manager
VERIZON consultant
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed cross-functional collaboration with 20+ IT systems to optimize delivery schedules for bi-monthly Verizon Business customer migrations, resulting in zero service disruptions and an annual revenue protection of $120M
- Facilitated the resolution of complex project issues by delivering actionable recommendations, contributing to an improvement in project delivery efficiency and team responsiveness
Consultant Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master
AEGON
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced team compliance with the software development lifecycle by implementing project management best practices, reducing project delays, and improving stakeholder satisfaction.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Technical Project Manager
BANK OF AMERICA
04.2007 - 05.2017
- Mentored an agile development team to redesign the Deceased Customer Notification process, successfully generating $5M in annual savings and enhancing operational efficiency
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by rigorously monitoring project execution phases.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
Senior Product Manager
FISERV INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Spearheaded a collaborative initiative with departments to redesign the Freedom Annual Statement software, improving operational efficiency and achieving 100% compliance for quarterly and annual filings with the NAIC
- Conveyed critical product performance insights in regular executive briefings, demonstrating an improvement in user engagement and aligning next-quarter objectives with corporate strategy
Technical Project Manager/Software Development Manager
PEARSON, INC
07.1999 - 01.2006
- Transformed development team from waterfall SDLC to agile which vastly improved our success in meeting customer commitments and expectations
- Software Development resource manager for 30 people and made tactical decisions as to the best way for each team to meet their deliverables on time and on-budget.
Education
BBA - Management Information Systems
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OklahomaSkills
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Scrum Methodologies
- Sprint Planning
- Troubleshooting
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Active Listening
- Technical Issue Resolution
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
- Product Backlog Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Agile Coaching
- Retrospective Analysis
- Agile Metrics Tracking
- Scrum Framework Expertise
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Scaled Agile SAFe 6.0 Product Owner/Product Management
- Scaled Agile SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master
- Scaled Agile SAFe Practioner
Timeline
Scrum Master
TRANSAMERICA consultant
08.2023 - 01.2024
Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead
CAPITAL ONE consultant
05.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Project Manager
PEARSON, INC
06.2021 - 05.2022
Technical Project Manager
VERIZON consultant
02.2019 - 05.2021
Consultant Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master
AEGON
10.2017 - 02.2019
Technical Project Manager
BANK OF AMERICA
04.2007 - 05.2017
Senior Product Manager
FISERV INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
01.2006 - 04.2007
Technical Project Manager/Software Development Manager
PEARSON, INC
07.1999 - 01.2006
BBA - Management Information Systems
The University of Oklahoma
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