Manager Program

Kunle Oguneye, PMP, SAFe, SPC

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Scaled Agile Program Consultant/Technical Process Improvement

I build digital products. Extensive experience in software product development and Agile practices. I have worked for Fortune 500 companies and Tech Start-Ups. I have extensive experience working remotely and with geographically-distributed teams. I have in-depth knowledge of eCommerce, telecommunications and the financial sector. I have also led a number of business and system transformation initiatives.

Program/Project Management

DevOps

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Test Data Management

Agile Coach

Agile Methodologies

Digital Transformation

Design Thinking

Technical Process Improvement

AppDynamics

Continuous Integration (CICD)

Cloud

Centers of Excellence

Customer Experience Journey

JIRA/Trello/MS Project

Elavon (a division of US Bank), Atlanta GA 2018 - Present

Head of Technical Process Improvement

I have broad responsibility for automating our software development processes and supporting our digital transformation efforts. I have established Architecture Centers of Excellence and Product Management Communities of Practice in order to drive our goals of CI/CD. I drive the use of metrics and leverage Subject Matter Experts to help transform development and QA practices.

Organize series of workshops and coaching sessions on Cloud (AWS) & Kubernetes adoptions

Organize series of workshops and coaching sessions on Test Driven Development and SonarQube

Work closely with QA organization to implement and drive automated API Test Automation using Cucumber

Introduced Test Data Management, Service Virtualization and Continuous Validation Service as concepts and tools in the Continuous Integration continuum

Drive collaboration and break down silos within teams by hosting monthly Dev & QA managers roundtable in addition to hosting bi-annual workshops

Merged the worlds of Development and Operations by championing the adoption of AppDynamics for Application Performance Monitoring

Trained over 200 teammates across the globe on the Scaled Agile (SAFe) principles and methodologies

Elavon (a division of US Bank), Atlanta GA 2017 - 2018

Sr. Release Train Engineer/Agile Program Manager

I coordinate the activities of six to eight teams of about seventy people to deliver complex software solutions for hundreds of thousands of merchants who use Elavon’s services. I work with multiple business and technology stakeholders across the globe to prioritize, sequence and deliver features and functionality for the Global Customer Portal.

Manage a substantial portion of a $143 million 3-year portfolio

Manage Program Roadmap to support all aspects of the customer portal including content, data insights, customer self-service, partner & sales management and value-added services.

Lead and coordinate Program Increment Planning for teams in five time zones.

One of 25 candidates across US Bank nominated to participate in the Executive Leadership Conference

Redesigned Intake process of project requests to ensure timely delivery of functionality and customer delight.

Drove adoption of automated test processes using tools such as ReadyAPI, SOAP UI, Junit, Serenity to reduce defects and dramatically improve time to market.

Engage frequently with Senior Leadership Team to secure resources, report on progress and request support to remove impediments.

SunTrust, Atlanta GA 2017

Agile Transformation Lead

As an Agile Transformation Lead, I was responsible for helping teams and departments transform their software development methodologies from waterfall to agile. I was also responsible for driving the adoption of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices. Tools utilized are Rally for Agile Backlog Management and TFS for CICD.

Leverage Change Management techniques to help teams transition to the unknown

Coach leadership on the need to change and adopt modern practices

Drive adoption and utilization of metrics (Sprint burndown, Velocity, Cycle Time, Deployment Frequency…)

Collaborate with leadership to identify Release Trains and Value Streams across departments

KONGA.COM, Lagos 2013 - 2016

Director of Program Management

Was responsible for innovation and integration of IT solutions for business continuity and strategic growth. Led a team of 6 business analysts and product managers to build and integrate a variety of web-based and mobile software solutions ranging from eCommerce platform (Magento) to our Inventory Management System (SAP) and numerous bespoke applications for managing logistics, reporting (Qlikview) and Warehouse Management.

Designed and integrated web-based and mobile software solutions ranging from eCommerce platforms to Inventory Management Systems

Integration of disparate systems using APIs, Queueing, CRON Jobs and Tuxedo middleware solutions

Successfully conceived and launched SaaS courier tracking software for internal consumption and licensed to over 30 couriers

Design web-based and mobile solutions to support Order Management across various lines of business

Launched both android and iOS mobile commerce apps to expand customer base. Also pioneered use of progressive web methodologies.

Developed and managed product roadmaps including analytics, dashboard reporting and customer features

Software products were built using PHP, Java and AJAX and hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

GRAMEEN FOUNDATION, Seattle, WA 2012 – 2013

Technical Project Manager, Africa Health Markets for Equity (AHME) Project

Was project manager for a $60M investment project by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK’s Department for International Development to increase coverage of priority health technology and interventions.

Collaborated directly with partners in 3 countries to identify Information and Communication Technology intervention opportunities and promoted the appropriate solutions

Promoted the use of mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) to capture data from field workers

Explored the use of innovative mobile money solutions to address the demand side financing needs of poor patients.

AT&T, Redmond, WA 2010 - 2012

Senior Product Development Engineer

Managed the deployment of AT&T All Access (AAT) mobile application on Android platforms. AAT integrates billing services, mobile hotspot, location based services, data usage and diagnostic services. Interacted weekly with top mobile phone manufacturers, software vendors and internal teams. Implemented measures to reduce points of failure and detect application and platform conflicts earlier in the development life cycle, ensured smooth launches

LOGICTREE, Seattle, WA 2009 - 2010

West Coast Program Manager

Oversaw the deployment of $2.5M complex speech-enabled IVR solution for 18 million Southern California residents to provide real-time traffic and transit information for five county region, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.

Was the primary liaison between the client and third party vendors; ensured all parties had current and accurate information

INFOSPACE (now Motricity), Bellevue, WA 2007

Program Manager – Customer Solutions Program

Responsible for maintaining the SLA (99.999%) availability for Verizon Mobile Web Portal infrastructure.

Administered the platform to deliver portal, storefront, search, managed web, gateway and messaging

CINGULAR WIRELESS (K-Force Independent Contractor), Redmond, WA 2006 - 2007

Product Realization Manager (Mobile Email & Mobile IM)

Headed the deployment of messaging applications on mobile devices.

Coordinated with major device manufacturers, software vendors and IPSs weekly to enhance full implementation of messaging

SAFe Program Consultant, PMP

Executive Leadership Conference, 2018

Washington DC

Masters of Business Administration, 2002

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1997

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Magna cum Laude

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