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Beta Hampton

Beta Hampton

Technical Project Manager | Agile Coach | Senior Scrum Master
Portland,OR

Summary

I bring over a decade of expertise as a Project & Program Manager, Agile Coach, and Scrum Master, adept at guiding software development projects to successful outcomes. Specializing in Agile methodologies, the focus is cultivating collaborative, self-organizing teams and driving continuous improvements in communication and processes. As a servant leader, I optimized project delivery processes to meet organizational objectives. A proven track record including delivering high-quality products on time and within budget, ranging from leading e-commerce transformations at startups to ensuring the continuous release of the Mobile app for Procore, a billion-dollar company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Technical Program Manager

Procore Technologies
Portland, Oregon
08.2021 - 03.2024

Spearheaded coordination efforts for multiple large-scale engineering projects at Procore, increasing on-time delivery across the organization by seamlessly integrating Agile methodologies and refining project management processes.

  • Mentored cross-functional teams on Agile principles and Scrum framework, reducing time-to-market from inception through completion.
  • Drove an Agile Reset with teams to perform a holistic refresh of Scrum and SDLC processes refocusing on Agile principles and Lean thinking as initial guiding principles resulting in measurable improvements to output & increasing team cohesion.
  • Developed an Agile & Scrum training program to ensure consistent knowledge & standards across the organization.
  • Analyzed metrics including burn-down, burn-up charts, velocity, and defect summary reports, driving continuous data driven improvement by creating dashboards for 77 teams.
  • Organized efficient project meetings, ensuring complete clarity on key decisions and action items with project updates delivered to all stakeholders.
  • Conducted regular one-on-one coaching sessions with team members to foster collaboration and psychological safety within the team.
  • Championed process improvements, introducing streamlined workflows that increased productivity across teams.

Agile Coach and Scrum Instructor

Bluebeam, Inc.
Pasadena, California
10.2019 - 08.2021

Provided comprehensive coaching, training, and mentorship on agile methodologies. Achieved a 90% team adoption rate within a year, surpassing initial targets while fostering an Agile culture.

  • Led Agile and Scrum transformation initiative, delivering impactful training sessions for Engineers, Product Owners, and stakeholders across three locations, resulting in high team adoption rates.
  • Developed and implemented tailored Agile & Scrum Training programs, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity.
  • Functioned as a change agent by promoting Agile principles and values throughout the organization, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated closely with leadership to assess organizational readiness for Agile transformation and develop tailored strategies to address gaps through Sprint Health Assessments.
  • Monitored and tracked key metrics such as sprint velocity, team engagement, and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve Agile and Scrum practices.
  • Introduced agile metrics such as velocity tracking and burn-down charts, enabling data-driven decision-making during sprint planning sessions.
  • Developed customized training materials for Agile adoption, ensuring relevance to organizational needs.
  • Mentored junior team members on Agile best practices, fostering collaboration and growth within the team.

Product Delivery Manager

Bluebeam, Inc.
Pasadena, California
01.2019 - 08.2021

Spearheaded the planning and release strategy for Bluebeam Revu, improving on-time delivery and a decrease in released defects through effective coordination of dependencies and risk management across departments. Founding member of PMO at Bluebeam.

  • Acted as a servant leader, guiding teams through challenges, and fostering transparent communication, resulting in a reduction of impediments and blockers.
  • Led multi-track Product and Engineering initiatives from discovery to launch on schedule utilizing b a blend of traditional project management skills with Agile delivery teams.
  • Successfully resolved impediments, promoting cohesive teamwork, which led to improved sprint velocity and reduced defect rates.
  • Advocated for engineering practices like pair programming and peer review, leading to a 25% decrease in post-release defects.
  • Collaborated closely with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, and Product Design, ensuring team alignment and clarity on objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in feature delivery.
  • Created Dashboards & Reporting Process for a visible information radiator for stakeholders at all levels.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in more innovative and effective delivery solutions.

Software Project Manager / Scrum Master

Bluebeam, Inc.
Pasadena, California
02.2011 - 01.2019

Led multiple cross-functional teams in successfully delivering and enhancing the Product Ecosystem as the second Project Manager for the startup.

  • Drove top priority e-commerce transformation engaging with stakeholders from the CEO, as executive sponsor, to representatives from all departments to build condensing on project requirements. Rolled out successfully in 6 months.
  • Functioned as a servant leader, supporting the team in making decisions, resolving conflicts, and continuously improving their processes.
  • Facilitated collaboration and communication between the development team and stakeholders to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
  • Proactively identified and addressed impediments, reducing blocked to improve Sprint output.
  • Implemented data-driven retrospective processes, leading to an increase in the implementation rate of action items identified during retrospectives.
  • Established and facilitated cross-team Scrum of Scrums meetings, improving coordination and communication across multiple teams.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings to keep all team members and stakeholders informed on progress updates and address any questions or concerns promptly.
  • Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis to ensure complete understanding of stakeholder needs before starting development activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Anthropology & Critical Gender Studies

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
09.2007 - 07.2010

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
09.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

Agile Methodologies & Knowledge: Scrum, Kanban Agile Coaching Lean Software Development Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Communication User Story Mapping Risk Management Requirements Analysis Project Status Reporting Experienced Jira & Confluence Agile Estimation and Planning

Certification

Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance

Timeline

Technical Program Manager

Procore Technologies
08.2021 - 03.2024

Agile Coach and Scrum Instructor

Bluebeam, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021

Product Delivery Manager

Bluebeam, Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2021

Software Project Manager / Scrum Master

Bluebeam, Inc.
02.2011 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Anthropology & Critical Gender Studies

University of California, San Diego
09.2007 - 07.2010

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Citrus College
09.2003 - 07.2007
Beta HamptonTechnical Project Manager | Agile Coach | Senior Scrum Master