Roddric Kasen
Fort Myers
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Jacobs Engineering Group, excelling in Agile program management and cross-functional team leadership. Spearheaded system enhancements that improved operational efficiency and data accessibility, while effectively managing stakeholder communication and risk mitigation. Expertise in backlog management and strategic roadmap planning drives successful project delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Surge IT
03.2024 - Current
- Directed Agile delivery for concurrent platform releases supporting NSF Public Access ecosystem, coordinating engineers, product owners, analysts, and operations teams to ensure timely system enhancements.
- Delivered end-to-end integration between complex application systems (Public Access (PAR) and Project Reporting (RPPR)), enabling automated metadata synchronization and reducing reporting burden for researchers and program officers
- Led cross-system integration initiatives enabling automated ingestion of research metadata between external data providers and internal reporting systems, improving data accessibility and operational efficiency
- Led re-engineering of research reporting infrastructure, including migration of batch processes from on-premise systems to AWS, improving system scalability, reliability, and high-volume research data ingestion
- Managed upgrades across multiple enterprise services (Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Java 17), enhancing platform security, maintainability, and long-term system stability.
- Led cross-organization federal policy implementations to enable machine-readable research access (PDF-XML), remove publication embargoes, and implement persistent PAR identifiers, enhancing federal research discoverability and interoperability.
Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering Group
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw project planning, delivery timelines, and risk mitigation for multiple software initiatives supporting Research.gov Public Access and Project Reporting platforms
- Led cross-functional coordination between development teams, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver system enhancements and operational improvements within Agile delivery frameworks
- Managed product backlog prioritization and release planning for multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment between system capabilities, stakeholder needs, and federal reporting requirements
- Monitored project performance metrics and delivery progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards
- Coordinated implementation of platform enhancements for research product ingestion, metadata validation, and reporting functionality, benefiting NSF awardees and program officers
- Partnered with technical teams to support modernization initiatives including infrastructure upgrades, platform refactoring, and improved data processing workflows
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews to enhance team alignment and streamline delivery processes
Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering Group
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Facilitated backlog organization and prioritization while coordinating Agile ceremonies and removing team impediments to support efficient sprint delivery
- Developed and refined user stories and acceptance criteria to enhance clarity and alignment throughout software development lifecycle.
- Compiled and delivered weekly status reports to internal leadership and program stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project progress.
Independent Consultant
Proshoots Digital
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Analyzed website performance metrics and user engagement data using digital analytics tools to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness, and support data-driven decision making
- Conducted usability and conversion analysis to identify opportunities for enhancing user experience and site navigation, improving content placement for increased audience engagement
- Organized and prioritized backlog, managed time and budget, developed schedules and resource plans, and monitored risks to ensure timely achievement of project milestones
- Led stakeholder identification, gathered requirements, defined scope, and documented objectives and acceptance criteria to align project deliverables with stakeholder expectations
Education
M.S. - Software Engineering
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.2015
Skills
- Program & Project Leadership
- Agile Program Management
- Technical Project Management
- Program Delivery & Execution
- Strategic Roadmap Planning
- Release Planning & Coordination
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Portfolio & Initiative Prioritization
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Agile & Delivery Frameworks
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Sprint Planning & Execution
- Backlog Management & Refinement
- User Story Development
- Acceptance Criteria Definition
- Agile Ceremonies Facilitation
- Continuous Delivery Support
- Technical & Product Collaboration
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Platform Modernization Initiatives
- System Integration Coordination
- Technical Requirements Translation
- Product & Engineering Alignment
- Solution Delivery Oversight
- Stakeholder Communication Leadership
- Executive & Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Organization Collaboration
- Client Engagement & Management
- Program Status Reporting
- Requirements Facilitation & Alignment
- Operational & Process Optimization
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Operational Efficiency Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Assurance Validation
- Technical Writing
- Jira
- Confluence
- Agile Delivery Tools
- Collaboration Platforms (MS Teams)
Certification
- CSPO Certified Scrum Product Owner
- SAFe Certified SAFe Agilist
- CSM Certified Scrum Master
Skills
Program & Project Leadership, Agile Program Management, Technical Project Management, Program Delivery & Execution, Strategic Roadmap Planning, Release Planning & Coordination, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Portfolio & Initiative Prioritization, Risk & Dependency Management, Agile & Delivery Frameworks, Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), Sprint Planning & Execution, Backlog Management & Refinement, User Story Development, Acceptance Criteria Definition, Agile Ceremonies Facilitation, Continuous Delivery Support, Technical & Product Collaboration, Software Development Lifecycle, Platform Modernization Initiatives, System Integration Coordination, Technical Requirements Translation, Product & Engineering Alignment, Solution Delivery Oversight, Executive & Stakeholder Communication, Cross-Organization Collaboration, Client Engagement & Management, Program Status Reporting, Requirements Facilitation & Alignment, Operational & Process Optimization, Process Improvement Initiatives, Operational Efficiency Improvement, Workflow Optimization, Quality Assurance Validation, Technical Writing, Jira, Confluence, Agile Delivery Tools, Collaboration Platforms (MS Teams)
Clearance
Active Public Trust
Timeline
Project Manager
Surge IT
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering Group
03.2022 - 03.2024
Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering Group
03.2020 - 03.2022
Independent Consultant
Proshoots Digital
06.2015 - 10.2019
M.S. - Software Engineering
Fairfield University