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I’m a technology project manager and Scrum Master with 16+ years of experience leading software delivery across banking and finance portfolios. I excel at aligning cross-functional teams, shaping strategy, and delivering value through disciplined SDLC/PMO practices while managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
I thrive on problem solving, coaching teams in SAFe and Agile ceremonies, and continuously improving processes to reduce risk and increase predictability. I value clear communication, stakeholder trust, and building strong partnerships with business partners and regulators to ensure governance and compliance.
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Work Experience
Senior IT Project Manager/Scrum Master at Zions Bancorporation
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directly managed multi-million-dollar Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects for multiple large Retail and Treasury Banking technology portfolios. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Identified and managed risks to project scope, schedule, and budget. Managed regulatory risks and issues from OCC and other regulatory audits/findings. Governed compliance needs for each project. Managed tasks, schedule and budget using Earned Value Management. Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects. Acted as agile coach and champion in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment focused on delivering planned value.
Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master – Retail / Credit Risk / Overdraft and Treasury at Zion's Bancorporation
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directly managed multi-million-dollar Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects for multiple large Retail and Treasury Banking technology portfolios. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration initiatives. Identified and managed risks affecting scope, schedule, and budget; managed regulatory risks and findings from OCC and other audits; ensured Governance and Compliance needs were met. Managed tasks, schedules, and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM). Led stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospectives in Agile projects; served as agile coach in a SAFe environment to drive value delivery.
Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master at Zion’s Bancorporation
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directly managed multi-million-dollar Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects for Retail and Treasury Banking technology portfolios. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Identified and managed risks to scope, schedule, and budget. Managed regulatory risks and issues from OCC and other regulatory audits/findings. Managed Governance and Compliance needs for each project. Managed tasks, schedule, and budget using Earned Value Management (EVM). Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects. Acted as agile coach and agile champion in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Focused team on delivering planned value.
Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master – Retail / Credit Risk / Overdraft and Treasury at Zions Bancorporation
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directly managed multi-million-dollar Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects for multiple large Retail and Treasury Banking technology portfolios. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Identified and managed risks to the project scope, schedule, and budget. Managed regulatory risks and issues from OCC and other regulatory audits/findings. Managed Governance and Compliance needs for each project. Managed tasks, schedule and budget using Earned Value Management (EVM). Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects. Acted as agile coach and agile champion in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Focused team on delivering planned value.
Project Management Instructor at University of Utah, Professional Education
December 1, 2021 - PresentManaged, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, mentoring, and creating agendas, assignments, and presentations. Courses taught included PROEA 101 Agile 101, PROEA 601 Project Management Fundamentals I, PROEA 602 Project Management Fundamentals II, PROEA 603 Project Risk Management, PROEA 604 Project Leadership, Team Building and Communication.
Project Management Instructor at University of Utah, Professional Education
December 1, 2021 - PresentManaged, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Taught PROEA 101 Agile 101; PROEA 601 Project Management Fundamentals I; PROEA 602 Project Management Fundamentals II; PROEA 603 Project Risk Management; PROEA 604 Project Leadership, Team Building and Communication.
Project Management Instructor at University of Utah, Professional Education
December 1, 2021 - PresentManaged, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Taught PROEA 101 Agile 101, PROEA 601 Project Management Fundamentals I, PROEA 602 Project Management Fundamentals II, PROEA 603 Project Risk Management, PROEA 604 Project Leadership, Team Building and Communication.
Project Management Instructor at University of Utah, Professional Education
December 1, 2021 - PresentManaged, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Courses taught: Agile 101; Project Management Fundamentals I; Project Management Fundamentals II; Project Risk Management; Project Leadership, Team Building and Communication.
Lead Business Analyst/Project Manager/Scrum Master at Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Co
December 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Innovation Group Insurer Policy and Guidewire Integration. Led configuration and training for systems (400 Users and 200K insurance policy records). Created and documented algorithms for Property & Casualty insurance premium calculations. Managed and oversaw multiple maintenance projects on Majesco, Guidewire and 1Insurer. Led user focus groups and JAD sessions for requirements elicitation. Mapped and optimized processes for Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Worked with State Insurance Commission on Governance and Compliance. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Drove transformation to Agile/Scrum project management. Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects.
Lead Business Analyst /Project Manager /Scrum Master at Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Co
December 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Innovation Group Insurer Policy and Guidewire Integration. Led configuration and training for systems (400 Users and 200K insurance policy records). Created and documented algorithms for Property & Casualty insurance premium calculations. Managed and oversaw multiple maintenance projects on Majesco, Guidewire and 1Insurer. Led user focus groups and JAD sessions for requirements elicitation. Mapped and optimized processes for Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Worked with State Insurance Commission on Governance and Compliance. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Drove transformation to Agile/Scrum project management. Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects.
Lead Business Analyst /Project Manager /Scrum Master at Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Co
December 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Innovation Group Insurer Policy and Guidewire Integration. Led configuration and training for systems (400 Users and 200K insurance policy records). Created and documented algorithms for Property & Casualty insurance premium calculations. Managed and oversaw multiple maintenance projects on Majesco, Guidewire and 1Insurer. Led user focus groups and JAD sessions for requirements elicitation. Mapped and optimized processes for Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Worked with State Insurance Commission on Governance and Compliance. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Drove transformation to Agile/Scrum project management. Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects.
Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager / Scrum Master at Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Co
December 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Innovation Group Insurer Policy and Guidewire Integration. Led configuration and training for systems (400 Users and 200K insurance policy records). Created and documented algorithms for Property & Casualty insurance premium calculations. Managed and oversaw multiple maintenance projects on Majesco, Guidewire and 1Insurer. Led user focus groups and JAD sessions for requirements elicitation. Mapped and optimized processes for Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Worked with State Insurance Commission on Governance and Compliance. Initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled software development and integration projects. Drove transformation to Agile/Scrum project management. Conducted stand-up, sprint planning, backlog grooming, product demonstrations and retrospective meetings on agile projects.
Project Management Instructor at ITT Technical Institute
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Managed, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Courses taught included BU3315 Quantitative Methods, MG4650 Team Leadership, PM3220 Project Communication and Documentation, PM3225 Project Management Tools and Techniques, PM3325 Project Quality Management, PM3420 Procurement and Contract Management, PM4530 Managing Global Projects, PM4620 Project Risk Management.
Project Management Instructor at ITT Technical Institute
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Managed, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Taught BU3315 Quantitative Methods; MG4650 Team Leadership; PM3220 Project Communication and Documentation; PM3225 Project Management Tools and Techniques; PM3325 Project Quality Management; PM3420 Procurement and Contract Management; PM4530 Managing Global Projects; PM4620 Project Risk Management.
Project Management Instructor at ITT Technical Institute
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Managed, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Created agendas, assignments, and presentations. Taught BU3315 Quantitative Methods, MG4650 Team Leadership, PM3220 Project Communication and Documentation, PM3225 Project Management Tools and Techniques, PM3325 Project Quality Management, PM3420 Procurement and Contract Management, PM4530 Managing Global Projects, PM4620 Project Risk Management.
Project Management Instructor at ITT Technical Institute
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Managed, updated, and taught Project Management Courses. Responsible for classroom management, grading, attendance, and mentoring. Courses taught: BU3315 Quantitative Methods; MG4650 Team Leadership; PM3220 Project Communication and Documentation; PM3225 Project Management Tools and Techniques; PM3325 Project Quality Management; PM3420 Procurement and Contract Management; PM4530 Managing Global Projects; PM4620 Project Risk Management.
Education
Master of International Management, MBA at Monterey Institute of International Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts, BA – Russian Language & Literature at University of Utah
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Master of International Management, MBA at Monterey Institute of International Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts, BA – Russian Language & Literature at University of Utah
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Master of International Management, MBA at Monterey Institute of International Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts, BA – Russian Language & Literature at University of Utah
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Master of International Management, MBA at Monterey Institute of International Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts, BA – Russian Language & Literature at University of Utah
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Qualifications
SAFe Agilist
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Agilist
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Agilist
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Agilist 6
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Scrum Master 6
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager 6
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
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