Agile Coach Transformation

Peter M. Caradonna

Greater Boston / 603-***-**** / ***********@*****.***

Summary

Agile Transformation Catalyst with over a decade of experience driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations. Expert in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP methodologies, adept at coaching, change management, and fostering organizational alignment. Trusted advisor, coach, and leader with a track record of unlocking the potential of knowledge workers while aligning teams with corporate objectives.

Agile Knowledge/Skills/Tools

Methodologies: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Scrum, Kanban/Scrumban, XP

Practices: Agile Estimation, Story Splitting, Retrospectives, ATDD/TDD, CI, Release Planning

Tools: Jira, Jira/Align, Version One, Rally/Agile Central, Azure DevOps, Collaboration Tools (Teams, Zoom, Google, Mural, Miro)

Additional Skills: Unit Testing, Static Code Testing/Quality, Team Building and Assessment, Facilitation, Mentoring, Coaching, Lean Process Flow, Value Stream Mapping, Agile Measurements, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking

Agile/Lean Certifications

Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC6), SAFe Academy

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP), Scrum Alliance

Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), IC Agile

Certified Professional (ICP), IC Agile

Certified Professional - Agile Coaching, IC Agile

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Corporate Sponsored

Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University (ESI)

Java Application Developer Certificate, Boston University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Steel Thread Agile, LLC 9/2014 – Present

Steel Thread Method is an engineering discipline that features scaling based on uncompromising quality. This embodies my work partnering with other agile practices like Eliassen Agile Group, Applied Frameworks, Platinum Edge, Vaco, and others to deliver exceptional sustainable outcomes that scale.

Selected Engagements

YouTube/Google, San Bruno, CA: Provided leadership coaching for High Touch Support Engineering, re-designed organizational structure to enhance value flow, and implemented Scrum and Scrumban methodologies.

Everest RE, Warren, NJ: Led Agile transformation for Corporate and Global ART, focusing on improving team and program performance.

National Grid, Waltham, MA: Spearheaded Agile transformation for the Customer division, including coaching leadership cohorts and redesigning organizational structure.

Veteran’s Administration, FMBT Program, Wash, DC: Developed Lean Agile Leadership workshops, facilitated Leadership Cohort, and collaborated on scaled Agile transformation strategy.

Standard & Poor’s, Manhattan, NY: Provided 1:1 coaching for key executives, developed Lean Agile Leadership training, and led Agile transformation strategy for the Ratings Division.

Fidelity Investments, LLC, Boston, MA: Provided Agile training, coaching, and mentoring for Fidelity’s Internal Audit Organization, formulated Agile Audit Center of Excellence, and delivered Agile Executive Leadership workshops. Also engaged in Wealth Management and Digital Experience.

College Board, Reston, VA: Assessed and formulated Agile transformation strategy for non-technical elements of the enterprise, implemented agile budgeting/workflow model, and provided Agile leadership coaching.

State Street Financial, Quincy, MA: Led 12 teams through successful Agile/Scrum transition, ensuring project continuity. Conducted tailored Agile workshops, fostering essential practices adoption. Mentored teams in Agile principles, encouraging continuous improvement. Presented Agile methodologies at company-wide forums, promoting innovation.

Other Companies and Roles 6/1980 – 9/2014

Sig Sauer Newington, NH Director of Applications

Vestmark, Redding, MA Wealth Management Program Manager

NH Administrated Office of Courts, Concord,NH eCourts Program Manager

BiogenIdec, Cambridge, MA, Project Manager, Technologist

Liberty Mutual Inc, Portsmouth, NH, Project Manager, Sr Software Eng

Digital Equipment Corporation, Merrimack, NH, Software Architect, Principle Software Eng,

Program Manager, Product Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Programmer Analyst

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