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During my 14 years in the software industry, I have had direct experience and responsibility in Project Management, Software Architecture, Analysis, Design, Construction, Testing and User Acceptance Testing. My experience includes four years of consultancy experience with ThoughtWorks, seven years of consultancy experience with PwC, and four years experience with large Utility companies. With seven years experience as Project Manager, Coach and Mentor I have covered all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for projects of various size (3-20 team members). I have deep experience in several different development processes and methodologies, including: Agile development methodologies (XP and Scrum),RUP, and PwCs formal software development methodology (SMM)I build strongly focused teams, by providing direction and mentoring to staff members. I have excellent client facing skills, and excel at setting and exceeding client expectations. I am experienced in consistently delivering at-risk, or previously failed projects. Key Achievements:Successfully changing the culture of client rganization by introducing Agile methodologies and practices to client staff and management.Successfully delivering at-risk or high-risk projects, such as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (MetLife) ICIS project, TransCanada Land project and the Land Information NZ projects.Consistently delivering complex projects on time, and within budget.Establishing strong working relationships with senior client management, in order to address tactical project related issues.Establishing cohesive project teams, consisting of members of both the client staff and professional consulting firm staff members.Successfully introducing Agile methodologies to TransCanada (SPINE project) and MetLife.For more about me, please visit my blog. | 