Eugene Nkomba
Reston,VA
Summary
Executive Development Leader with over 15 years of experience in spearheading comprehensive talent management and agile implementation strategies within large-scale organizations. Adept at designing and executing innovative executive coaching programs aligned with corporate values and goals. Proven track record in enhancing leadership capabilities, driving strategic talent initiatives, and fostering organizational growth. Recognized for exceptional project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Committed to leveraging expertise in HR practices to develop and retain top executive talent and build a resilient, inclusive corporate culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership and Executive Coach
The Center For Professional Excellence, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated a cultural transformation initiative, achieving 25% uplift in employee engagement through strategic alignment with organizational values.
- Pioneered leadership development and executive coaching programs, resulting in 30% revenue surge for a mid-sized tech firm by fostering a culture of innovation and client-centricity.
- Curated a high-potential executive development program, enhancing talent management and increasing internal promotion rates by 20%.
- Addressed and resolved interdepartmental conflicts, leading to 15% improvement in cross-functional collaboration and a 20% increase in team performance metrics.
- Led a strategic change initiative for a Fortune 500 company, delivering 15% reduction in operational costs and supporting leaders through the transition.
Senior Director of Technology
New South Technologies, LLC
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed an enterprise-wide Agile transformation, improving project delivery efficiency by 30% and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Managed technology projects for DHS CBP PSPD, achieving a 15% reduction in project timelines and exceeding client satisfaction benchmarks.
- Implemented cybersecurity measures, resulting in 25% decrease in incidents and securing sensitive information across defense contracts.
- Developed a strategic technology plan, aligning IT initiatives with business goals and boosting technology capabilities by 20%.
- Optimized vendor relationships, achieving 20% cost reduction in technology acquisitions and improving integration with third-party solutions.
Enterprise Lean and Agile Transformation Coach
Northrop Grumman
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Directed a successful enterprise-wide Agile transformation, enhancing team productivity by 25% and slashing product time-to-market by 30%.
- Implemented Lean methodologies, optimizing workflows and cutting operational costs by 20%, while reducing waste by 15%.
- Provided strategic leadership in Agile adoption within complex regulatory environments, achieving 40% boost in project delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Established an Agile Center of Excellence, elevating Agile maturity by 50% across teams and bolstering organizational agility.
- Mentored leadership teams in Agile principles, leading to a 30% rise in employee engagement and 40% improvement in team collaboration.
Senior Agile Product Manager
Grant Thornton, LLP
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Led an Agile transformation initiative, improving project delivery efficiency by 30% and reducing time-to-market by 20% for government contracts.
- Drove Agile product development, increasing feature delivery velocity by 25% and enhancing client satisfaction, especially for USPTO projects.
- Fostered stakeholder collaboration, resulting in 15% increase in satisfaction scores and improved engagement with government agencies.
- Optimized project budgets, achieving 20% cost reduction while maintaining deliverable quality across government contracts.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, leading to 30% decrease in defects and ensuring compliance with stringent government standards.
Senior Manager of IT and Quality Assurance
Xerox Business Solutions
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Implemented quality assurance processes for the ITS program, achieving 20% defect reduction and full compliance with U.S. and KSA regulations.
- Led financial reporting for the ITS program, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction by 15% through transparent and effective presentations.
- Conducted strategic audits, identifying and rectifying inefficiencies, resulting in 25% improvement in budget optimization.
- Fostered cross-cultural collaboration, reducing misunderstandings by 30% and streamlining program execution.
- Maintained exemplary regulatory compliance, with zero non-compliance instances during rigorous audits.
Senior Test Engineer and Agile Methods Advocate
ASG Technologies
02.2001 - 09.2013
- Championed Agile methodologies, increasing development efficiency by 20% and enhancing adaptability to customer needs.
- Directed a critical software integration project, improving functionality and client satisfaction by 30%.
- Managed international software testing projects, reducing timelines by 25% through synchronized global efforts.
- Pioneered test automation, decreasing manual testing by 15% and increasing test coverage by 40%.
- Executed performance testing initiatives, ensuring 20% improvement in system performance and user experience.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Behavior
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL06.2025
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2022
Software Engineer -
Paris School of Management
Paris, FranceSkills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Team Building and Motivation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Learning and Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Accomplishments
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives, resulting in 78% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Received recognition for outstanding leadership and project management skills.
- Successfully instructed French language courses at George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia since 2002, positively impacting the linguistic proficiency of over 100 students.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
- American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Agile Leadership Network (ALN)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Analysis (ISACA)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB)
- Certified Manager of Quality and Excellence (ASQ-CMQ/OE)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)
- Professional Scrum Master III (PSM III)
- Scrum @Scale Trainer (S@ST)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 5)
- Professional Coach Certified (ICF-PCC)
- Enterprise Design Thinking – Team Essentials for AI (IBM)
- Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II)
- Certified SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM 5)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for Business (AICPA & CIMA)
- Data Analytics Core Concepts (AICPA & CIMA)
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP-AC)
- Certified Agile Enterprise Coach (ICP-ENT)
- Certified Agile Transformation Coach (ICP-CAT)
- Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP)
- Certified Agile Product Manager (APM)
- Certified Agile Software Engineer (ASE)
Honors & Awards
- IBM - Excellence in Business Innovation
- Northrop Grumman - Top Performer
Security Clearances
- Secret DoD
- Public Trust Department of Treasury
- Public Trust DHS
Publications
- Co-Author (September 2020) GAO Agile Assessment Guide. Best Practices for Agile Adoption and Implementation.
Timeline
Leadership and Executive Coach
The Center For Professional Excellence, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Senior Director of Technology
New South Technologies, LLC
03.2021 - 04.2022
Enterprise Lean and Agile Transformation Coach
Northrop Grumman
04.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Agile Product Manager
Grant Thornton, LLP
03.2016 - 04.2017
Senior Manager of IT and Quality Assurance
Xerox Business Solutions
12.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Test Engineer and Agile Methods Advocate
ASG Technologies
02.2001 - 09.2013
Ph.D. - Organizational Behavior
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Software Engineer -
Paris School of Management
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