JEFFERY STRONG
Auburn
Summary
Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master and Agilist with 10 years of Agile product development experience. Improves processes and complex product deliveries by implementing and fostering a scaled Agile environment. Dedicated to establishing scrum value commitment which is critical for developing an agile culture and allowing teams to work and develop together as trusted, transparent and efficient units. Exhibits a thorough understanding of the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC), project management tools and techniques, and Agile methodologies and best practices. Provides guidance for teams to apply self-organizing, self-corrective behaviors; analyze and adapt to the feedback inputs (Metrics, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, etc.), all for the purposes of improving flow and building high performing teams. Proven track record in driving client success and retention by offering personalized solutions targeting specific client needs. 10 years' experience in consulting and implementing solutions for diverse industry clientele. Coaches teams and empowers them to improve flow by removing impediments. Supports product managers and product owners to refine stories and backlogs and adopt an Agile mindset by instilling the best Scrum practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agile PMO | Agile Transformation Lead
USAF
Montgomery
12.2024 - Current
- Champion Agile strategy, framework selection, and enterprise oversight across a USAF division spanning 7 product lines and 24 programs, driving sustainable Lean-Agile transformation at scale.
- Conducted enterprise Agile maturity assessments and implemented a standardized Agile SOP for the division, aligning divisions and product lines at the Portfolio, Solution, and Essential levels on estimation, Definition of Done, backlog refinement, capacity planning, and quality gates.
- Partnered with portfolio managers, product line managers, and executive leadership to define product-oriented Agile operating models, governance structures, and strategic delivery priorities.
- Introduced lean governance and flow-based forecasting practices to improve prioritization, reduce waste, and strengthen cost, schedule, and performance accountability.
- Standardized intake and sizing of high-priority work, positioning the product line to increase delivery of critical warfighter features by 10% while improving predictability and customer trust.
- Led cross-functional quarterly, monthly, and annual planning activities to align budgets, capacity, modernization priorities, and delivery commitments across multiple programs.
- Facilitated workshops across warfighters, developers, acquisition professionals, and senior leadership to build buy-in, improve transparency, and break down silos between technical and acquisition communities.
- Enabled automated dashboard-based visibility into technical debt and delivery health, improving trust, risk awareness, and data-driven decision-making between engineering teams and leadership.
- Integrated DevSecOps and software supply chain security into enterprise Agile strategy, spearheading SBOM implementation and secure organic developer training across the product line.
- Strengthened engineering quality by standardizing release quality gates, vulnerability resolution expectations, and test discipline to support reduced code violations and improved automated unit test coverage.
- Partnered with WAU and Digital University to shape Agile acquisition, digital fluency, and secure coding training, supporting workforce development, mentoring, and professional empowerment.
SAFe Scrum Master
Insight Global
Springfield
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Led 3 cross-functional, agile teams in efficient application of agile methodologies and principles in a scaled agile environment.
- Facilitated PI planning with scrum teams and collaborated with RTE to align PI objectives through well-executed drafts and final plans.
- Coached teams on effective backlog management techniques, assisting Product Owners in refining product backlog to enhance value delivery.
- Increased teams' velocity 30% over 10 iterations by facilitating effective iteration plannings, team syncs, iteration reviews and iteration retrospectives.
- Collaborated with RTE and scrum masters during Coach Sync to negotiate and manage dependencies, reducing team risk.
Scrum Master | Consultant
Lipscomb University
Nashville
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Coached 2 cross-functional teams to successfully transform mindsets by developing effective training materials and methods in accordance with DACS, Scrum Guide 2017 & 2020, and SAFe for teams to adopt and utilize the best Scrum and Agile practices and methodologies.
- Facilitated participation in scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand Up, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective) and established effective working agreements, achieving 100% team attendance within 6 months.
- Championed removal of impediments, eliminating 97% of obstacles to enhance team performance.
- Encouraged stakeholder and PO engagement to establish a tight feedback loop leading to 100% customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated, implemented, and maintained continuous improvement workflow processes via Agile tool suites; supporting the institution's strategic core competencies through metrics resulting in a throughput variation of ±10% over 5 years.
- Coached software development teams new to scrum in applying agile principles effectively.
Lead Project Manager | Collections Manager
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Led the implementation of collections management software resulting in complete transparency and accountability of museum collections, thus, doubling grant application eligibility and application approval by 71%.
- Implemented and adopted agile practices and methodologies (Scrum & Kanban) to lead 40+ projects to 100% delivery over 4 years.
- Collaborated with technology teams to guide innovations, implementations, and system and facility upgrades for the department of Bioethics which led to being selected the Technical Employee of the year for 2016.
- Oversaw Bioethics museum and archival projects and collections, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Coordinated state-wide social media and email marketing campaigns for educational community outreach, resulting in 47% increase in visitation over 3 years.
Media Project Coordinator
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Coordinated media projects and managed digital media database to streamline access and enhance project delivery.
- Managed projects involving the retrieval, organization, digitization, and exhibition of artifacts, documents, and photographs.
- Collaborated with production and technology teams for content development and system upgrades, improving workflow integration and project outcomes.
- Utilized Adobe technologies to produce high-quality photographs and documents for online, print, and film distribution, ensuring visual consistency across platforms.
- Provided guidance in editing and drafting grant proposals leading to a 67% increase in digitization capabilities and a 25% decrease in project cycle times.
- Designed and maintained the archival digital database.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2005
Advanced Diploma -
Selma High School
Selma, AL05-2001
Skills
- Lean-Agile Methodology
- Agile Principles
- Agile Coaching & Facilitation
- Impediment Removal
- Continuous Improvement
- Portfolio management
- Product Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Data-driven decision making
- Agile Tools
- Kanban
- Workflow optimization
- Resource planning
- Data Visualization
- Customer Feedback
- Visual Communication
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- ICAgile Certified Professional - Enterprise Agile Coaching (ICP-ENT), ICAgile International Consortium for Agile
- ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), ICAgile International Consortium for Agile
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Scaled Agile
- SAFe Agilist (SA), Scaled Agile
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
Passions
- Mentoring
- Technology
- Growth
- Agile
- Coaching
- Tennis
- Martial Arts
Timeline
Agile PMO | Agile Transformation Lead
USAF
12.2024 - Current
SAFe Scrum Master
Insight Global
03.2023 - 09.2023
Scrum Master | Consultant
Lipscomb University
06.2017 - 12.2022
Lead Project Manager | Collections Manager
Tuskegee University
05.2013 - 06.2017
Media Project Coordinator
Tuskegee University
05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
Advanced Diploma -
Selma High School