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REBECCA ANN ANDREWS

REBECCA ANN ANDREWS

Apex,NC

Summary

Agile Transformation Leadership - Lean Project Management

Iterative and Incremental Application Development Management Delivering large scale IT projects on time, on budget and with value Attested Team Performance Improvements - Exceeds Expectations

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager Agile Practices

First Advantage
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Optimized background screening via extensive data collection, advanced analytics, AWS Cloud System Conversion, and innovative machine learning, significantly reducing human interaction
  • Company's Agile and Scrum Subject Matter Expert Awarded company's recognition for Most Agile Teams
  • Led 9 highly visible cross-functional global teams successfully in achieving Scrum practices, time-boxed milestones, and delivering high-quality results for complex software engineering projects all while increasing performance by over 30%
  • Introduced and facilitated SAFe PI Planning sessions for efficient cross team coordination, planning and dependency management
  • Established central status reporting of KPIs and metrics via dashboards at the Project and Program Level
  • Boosted project processes by guiding teams on Scrum, Kanban, XP, Peer Programming, and Vertical Slicing of Features
  • Conducted audits via SonarQube to ensure coding standards, code quality and data security
  • Built strong, enduring relationships with stakeholders including Customers, Product Teams, Operations, Sales/Marketing, Architecture, Networking and UX departments among others
  • Mentored and trained numerous Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Teams in Scrum and Agile Practices
  • Transitioned teams from waterfall practices to Agile, Scrum and Kanban.

Contractor

DataStaff
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Streamlined NCDHHS Health Services Regulation software projects for better efficiency
  • Facilitated Sprint Planning, daily stand-up meetings, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives to ensure smooth project progression.

Global Hosting Implementation Manager

SAS Institute
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Led multiple customer IaaS, PaaS and SaaS projects for SAS software solutions implementation and customization on AWS Cloud
  • Oversaw contract management, procurement, project planning, financials, infrastructure setup, security, access protocols, legal matters, software licensing, requirements gathering, and change orders
  • Constructed detailed project plans that outlined scope, timeline, necessary resources and deliverables to align all stakeholders with expectations
  • Customized software installations while managing networking needs and database setup; also provided support during transition to operations
  • Strategized risk management and mitigation planning for potential problems
  • Maintained and effectively implemented a well-structured project budget.

Contractor

Matrix
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Guided team in Agile practices: Scrum Ceremonies, User Stories creation, backlog setup, business prioritization, sprint planning, work estimation, execution of retrospectives and continual improvement
  • Facilitated JAD requirements workshop sessions
  • Digitized project management processes through the setup of Atlassian Jira tool - established templates for Project Creation, Issue Types, Workflows permissions.

VP

Credit Suisse
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Enterprise Application Development
  • Pioneered the Financial Investment Legal Contracts Management System and Workflow Software, encompassing Oracle Database Upgrades, System Conversions, and Decommissioning
  • Mentored global team on Agile development practices such as Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlog Refinement Retrospectives & Sprint Reviews utilizing Atlassian Jira
  • Managed regional IT team including Business Analysts, Developers, and QA staff as Line Manager
  • Transformed unclear requirements into actionable Features, Epics & Stories for project clarity
  • Directed release, risk, stakeholder, audit management and executive reporting processes
  • Trained Business Owner, stakeholders in Agile methods for improved workflow efficiency
  • Eliminated scope creep and missed deadlines ensuring timely delivery of projects
  • Oversaw the entire product lifecycle development as Senior Product Manager
  • Implemented Agile tool development and administration using Atlassian JIRA.

Senior IT Project Manager

Quintiles
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Introduced vendor management strategies to streamline operations, enhancing efficiency
  • Maximized resource utilization with strategic planning and governance management
  • Validated GxP compliance, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards/rules
  • Managed CRA Phase I Lab software, infrastructure, and medical device setup projects
  • Empowered team with Agile training for a flexible, responsive work environment.

Director Software Engineering

Fidelity
11.2011 - 08.2014
  • Managed Fidelity Pre-Sales and CRM Application Team, leading a diverse team of Business Analysts, Software Developers, Quality Assurance experts, Project Managers, and 15 developers in Dalian, China
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews and made strategic hiring decisions for developers, business analysts and project managers to expand team capabilities
  • Pioneered comprehensive transition plans for new technology adoption while also developing effective training programs to ensure smooth implementation
  • Directed product strategic direction by making key decisions, solving complex problems, creating quarterly roadmaps and building robust teams
  • Transitioned teams from Waterfall to Iterative Development methodologies before adopting Agile using Scrum & Kanban techniques
  • Executed enterprise sales projects worth millions, including successful Salesforce integration
  • Forecasted budget accurately for efficient resource allocation and financial management
  • Enhanced SDLC process to decrease time-to-market, significantly increasing profits
  • Utilized TDD, Automated Testing, Planning Poker for efficient software development.

Contractor

Progress Energy
02.2011 - 11.2011
  • Revamped a struggling multi-million-dollar project into a profitable company merger
  • Executed As-Is, To-Be Analysis and current state assessment; clarified ambiguous requirements; created new estimates; developed sprint cadences/deliverables; negotiated new timelines with executives
  • Formulated strategies and plans for risk management to guarantee smooth execution
  • Optimized Project Financials through precise forecasting and effective management
  • Managed the entire project on-time and within stringent budget constraints.

AVP Application Development Manager

First Citizens Bank
04.2008 - 02.2011
  • Regional manager of Customer Facing Business Online Banking application and cyber security solutions
  • Executed a $5M upgrade to Business Online Banking, improving security and infrastructure
  • Facilitated vendor research, selection, management, and RFP process for best outcomes
  • Led project initiation, management, control ensuring timely delivery within scope
  • Supervised Software Engineers, QA and Support teams to ensure project success
  • Improved business processes through strategic project planning and implementation
  • Directed budget planning and management to optimize resource allocation.

VP Application Development Manager

Credit Suisse
08.2006 - 04.2008
  • Spearheaded the Global Foreign Exchange and Money Market Trading System as Program and Project Manager, leading a diverse team of Analysts, IT Developers, Testers, and Support Staff worldwide
  • Instituted comprehensive, personalized coaching, mentoring, and development programs for all team members to significantly enhance their skills and productivity
  • Set ambitious goals, responsibilities, and individual development plans for regional teams to foster high-performance results
  • Mastered budget forecasting, managing department finances efficiently to optimize operations
  • Directed hiring and performance management strategies for successful outcomes
  • Developed Quarterly roadmaps and detailed project plans including SOW, requirements gathering, WBS, risk management and change control.

Education

Bachelor - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Talent Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Organizational improvement
  • Cost Control
  • Market Analysis
  • Financial Administration
  • Project tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Staff Management
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Agile Methodology
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Computer Architecture
  • Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
  • Functional & Business Requirements
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Procedure Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Project budget allocation
  • Team Management
  • Resource Coordination
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Dependency tracking
  • Cost Estimation
  • Agile project management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Systems Analysis
  • Technology Implementation
  • Communication Planning
  • Stakeholder Negotiations
  • Collaboration Software
  • Software Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Waterfall methodology
  • Deadline Driven
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Deliverable Tracking
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Technical project planning

Certification

PMI PMP

PMI ACP

CSP-SM

A-CSM

CSM

Scrum@Scale

SAFe SA

Prior Experience

Software Developer, SAS Institute

Software Developer, Quintiles

Technologies

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Miro

PowerPoint

Visio

SonarQube

Pluralsight

Atlassian Jira

Jira Align

JQL

Confluence

Bamboo

OnePPM

Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Primavera

SQL

PlanView

Office365

OneNote

ServiceNow

Java

SAS

VB

Timeline

Senior Manager Agile Practices

First Advantage
12.2020 - 12.2023

Contractor

DataStaff
05.2020 - 11.2020

Global Hosting Implementation Manager

SAS Institute
11.2018 - 05.2020

Contractor

Matrix
05.2018 - 09.2018

VP

Credit Suisse
09.2016 - 05.2018

Senior IT Project Manager

Quintiles
10.2014 - 07.2016

Director Software Engineering

Fidelity
11.2011 - 08.2014

Contractor

Progress Energy
02.2011 - 11.2011

AVP Application Development Manager

First Citizens Bank
04.2008 - 02.2011

VP Application Development Manager

Credit Suisse
08.2006 - 04.2008

Bachelor - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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