Ryan McArdle
Springboro,United States
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the defense and space sector, I lead and facilitate teams and projects in delivering value to customers, enhancing collaboration and communication, and driving innovation and quality. Core competencies include Agile Methodologies, Attention to Detail, Customer Satisfaction, Business Administration, Adaptability, and Program/Project Management. I possess several professional certifications and have an active security clearance: Top Secret information with graded access to SCI based on Single Scope Background Investigation (TS/SSBI).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR SCRUM MASTER
Applied Research Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitate Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
- Work across teams outside of engineering to find solutions and answers to issues encountered by engineering personnel
- Resolve staff conflicts and identify potential areas of improvement
- Communicate project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
TEST DIRECTOR/PROGRAM MANAGER/INSPECTOR
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Years)
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
SPACE OPERATIONS/AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
United States Air Force
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Executed multiple roles as a Space Systems Operator, to include being an Instructor/Evaluator on the
- Space Based Infrared Highly Elliptical Orbit (SBIRS HEO) satellite constellation
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- Served in multiple capacities at multiple locations, to include and instructor and evaluator, as an aircraft armament systems specialist on multiple platforms to include the B-2, F-16, and A-10
- Accomplished a deployment to Guam with the B-2 in support of the continuous bomber presence in the Pacific supporting the Global War on Terrorism
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft components
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - undefined
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Space Studies
American Military University
Associate's degree - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate's degree - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Government Contracts
- Business Development
- Technical Competence
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
- Registered Scrum Team Member - Scrum.org
Timeline
SENIOR SCRUM MASTER
Applied Research Solutions
03.2023 - Current
TEST DIRECTOR/PROGRAM MANAGER/INSPECTOR
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2023
SPACE OPERATIONS/AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
United States Air Force
01.2003 - 01.2013
Master of Business Administration - MBA - undefined
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Space Studies
American Military University
Associate's degree - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate's degree - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
- Registered Scrum Team Member - Scrum.org
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