ADO
Jarett Lauber
Agile Solutions Expert
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Methodical, driven and introspective Leader eager to take on the impossible by adopting absolute ownership while assisting teams in reaching full potential. Delivering success through decentralization of command, clear communication, and excellent mentoring skills. Clear understanding of Agile Methodologies, SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps, and Project/Product Management across many different industries. Experience in policy development, creation of multi level processes and driving multi faceted initiatives in any size business model. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Product Owner III
J.B. Hunt Transportation
04.2023 - Current
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Communicated with executive team to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy that created over $100M in value.
- Spearheaded disaster recovery efforts during critical incidents, restoring systems functionality quickly to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.
- Championed employee training initiatives focused on enhancing technical skills and promoting best practices across the organization.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within JBH IT landscape.
- Streamlined processes through automation of routine tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing manual effort.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
- Delivered strategic guidance on technology investments by conducting thorough market research and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
Enterprise Product Owner - Data Empowerment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost efficiency and increase deliverables.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to act as barrier for employees while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Created, managed and executed Organizational/Enterprise level initiatives; communicated org vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Assisted in design, operational oversight and improvement of Enterprise Data Level deliveries worth over $350M per year through efficient coordination of daily operations.
- Helped create Enterprise Automation Team, processes and resource management; internally and externally.
- Created, optimized and reinforced policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to customer requests; internally and externally.
- Created Automated In Take process for Data Empowerment to create speed to market as well as consistency in collection and output of customer information for Data Empowerment.
- Transformed Automation team from Scrum to KanBan; ~30% increase in Prod deployments, ~15% decrease in bugs, and 100% increase in transparency
- Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
- Owned and prioritized product backlog.
Enterprise IT CoE Consultant
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Liaised with VP and Director Level Leadership team to develop project initiatives for $11.17 billion dollar Enterprise.
- Developed Agile and Quality focused standard operating procedures and overarching strategies for current/future processes for all IT Enterprise Initiatives.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough process discovery, process efficiency analysis and due diligence on existing processes.
- Drove Enterprise Resiliency, NEXT Initiatives, and Squad Based Agile Maturity improvements that resulted in significant savings and improved profit margins through Software Quality and Agile driven initiatives.
- Release Quality Improvement from 88% to 98%, Bugs decreased by more than 60%, and ideation to deployment decreased by 15%; achieved in 9 months (12 month data).
- Transitioned organizational focus from Velocity over Quality into Quality over Velocity.
- 89% Adoption for Enterprise Agile Transformation Initiative
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes
- Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets
QA Lead
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Lead QA for Project NEXT - 8 applications (over 200 employees/contractors) managed communications, reporting, and SOPs for on-shore
- Oversight QA Lead for Project NEXT off-shore which included code quality, functionality, bug management, data analysis, RCA and more.
- Scrum methodology used to drive quality of code and decrease defects in Project NEXT, became Enterprise initiative.
- Partnered with management to create, develop and implement quality initiatives, resulting in 50% decrease in defects.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Senior SCM/Logistics Engineer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked with direct and in-direct supervisors, onsite and offsite team to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances to achieve win win scenarios for all customer levels.
- Addressed internal supply gaps head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Collaboratively created supply chain efficiency models.
- Created forecasting timetables and production commitments daily.
- Completed logs and reports daily that was used to help management make accurate operational decisions.
- Decreased out of route miles by min. 20% and increased return revenue for 75% of managed locations.
Consultant/Business Owner
Lauber Business Solutions And Investment, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Hired, trained, empowered and motivated 20+ employees.
- Instituted IT, sales, marketing, logistics, and HR strategies in various industries based on data analytics.
- Implemented checks and balances to assist with internal/external security of data.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
- Finalized project plans and obtained final approval from Owner/C-Level Management.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting findings and recommendations/optimizations.
Management/Sales Consultant
Multiple Employers
02.1997 - 12.2010
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
- Completed orders through Sales Management, Transportation Management, and Supply Chain Management systems and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR 08.1996 - 2011.12
Skills
Complex Problem Resolution
undefinedCertification
Certified Agile Leader - Essentials
Software
Office 365
SQL
Java
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Timeline
Product Owner III
J.B. Hunt Transportation
04.2023 - Current
Enterprise Product Owner - Data Empowerment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
07.2020 - 04.2023
Enterprise IT CoE Consultant
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
02.2017 - 07.2020
QA Lead
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
03.2016 - 02.2017
Senior SCM/Logistics Engineer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
03.2014 - 02.2016
Consultant/Business Owner
Lauber Business Solutions And Investment, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013
Management/Sales Consultant
Multiple Employers
02.1997 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
08.1996 - 2011.12
Certified Agile Leader - Essentials
Certified Agile Leader - Teams
Certified Agile Leader - Organizations
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Certification in Java/Backend Development
Interesting Info
University of Arkansas Rugby - Right Wing
Rugby Fan - New Zealand All Blacks (Favorite Team)
Interesting Info
University of Arkansas Rugby - Winger
Rugby Fan - New Zealand All Blacks (Favorite Team)
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