JARED LEWIS
Frisco,TX
Summary
Seasoned IT Delivery Manager and Scrum Master with over two decades of experience in strategic planning and project delivery. Expertise in aligning enterprise delivery functions with overarching business goals. Exceptional communication skills foster clear stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet stringent quality standards while being delivered on time and within budget. Proven leader in mentoring cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing resource allocation to maximize value creation. Committed to maintaining cutting-edge industry knowledge and implementing best practices in Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance client satisfaction and project success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Delivery Manager
Unum
09.2018 - Current
- Delivery Manager for multiple scrum teams responsible for achieving the software/solutions/services delivery commitments of the team within cloud-based AWS and API project work. Served role of Scrum Master and managed HR responsibilities, provided support, direction and mentorship in tech support and service delivery for 15 team members.
- Full Remote
Sr. Software Engineer
Starmount Life Insurance
08.2013 - 09.2018
- Full stack web developer responsible for development and deployment of over 30+ web applications and mobile apps. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining .NET codebase, backend SQL database design, web services, and Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Led development of scalable applications to enhance operational efficiency and improve user experience.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill enhancement and promoting best practices in software development.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by 25% and reduce operational expenses by 50%
SharePoint Developer
Louisiana Department of Public Safety (LA DPS)
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Lead developer of 10+ agency-wide SharePoint 2007 and 2010 applications including Microsoft InfoPath form management, workflow automation and integration of custom .NET solutions and SSRS.
- Developed and customized SharePoint solutions to enhance document management processes.
- Increased workflow automation by over 75%
Webmaster
LA DPS
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Project lead for standards-based website design and maintenance for all 13 Department of Public Safety websites and intranet sites, including Louisiana State Police, State Fire Marshal and Highway Safety Commission. Led project to redesign and implement branding for all department websites with emphasis on consistent structures and styles, reuse of code and visuals and integration of social media and dynamic web applications.
Lead Developer
LA DPS
07.2001 - 12.2009
- Lead Developer responsible for full lifecycle development for a collection of over 80 web-based Lotus Notes databases with integration of Java servlets, Java custom code, Lotus Script agents and DB2 back-end storage.
- Implemented version control systems, ensuring code integrity and facilitating team collaboration.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively identifying and resolving software bugs and performance issues.
Education
B.S. - Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS)
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana05.2001
Skills
- Agile/Project Management
Scrum Master, Backlog management, Prioritization of initiatives and sprint releases, removing roadblocks and obstacles for team, translating business strategy or roadmap into backlog items, Developing a self-organizing team that partners with business, collaborative, works quickly and unencumbered, empowered and autonomous
- Software Development Lifecycle
Full Lifecycle Software Development, Business Analysis, Testing, Debugging and Documentation, Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution, Project Management, Systems Implementation and Innovation, DevOps
- Web Design
HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, CSS3, Bootstrap, JQuery, Spry, AJAX, MVC, Knockoutjs, IIS, Google Maps API
- Languages/Platforms
NET Framework, C#, VBNet, Java, Java servlets, Web services, SAML, Single-Sign On (SSO), XML, KML, Lotus Script, Office Open-XML
- Database and Content Management
Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, SSIS, Liquibase, MySQL, DB2, Lotus Domino/Notes, Microsoft SharePoint
- Cloud Services
AWS S3, Lambda, Cloud Formation, AppSync, Auto Scaling, API Gateway, ElastiCache, APIs
Certification
- Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner – Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) May 2024
- Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master – Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) May 2024
Timeline
IT Delivery Manager
Unum
09.2018 - Current
Sr. Software Engineer
Starmount Life Insurance
08.2013 - 09.2018
SharePoint Developer
Louisiana Department of Public Safety (LA DPS)
03.2010 - 08.2013
Webmaster
LA DPS
12.2009 - 08.2013
Lead Developer
LA DPS
07.2001 - 12.2009
B.S. - Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS)
Louisiana State University