Hi, I’m Mike Sebastian, an IT delivery professional focused on project-level and program-level support in highly regulated, fast-moving environments. My experience spans a wide range of initiatives, enabling me to tailor delivery frameworks and processes to the situation, surface subtle but high-impact dynamics, and keep stakeholders aligned. When time permits, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Agile and IT delivery and contribute to professional platforms like LinkedIn. I’m passionate about building clear communication channels and strong cross-team relationships that drive timely, high-quality outcomes.

Mike Sebastian

Hi, I’m Mike Sebastian, an IT delivery professional focused on project-level and program-level support in highly regulated, fast-moving environments. My experience spans a wide range of initiatives, enabling me to tailor delivery frameworks and processes to the situation, surface subtle but high-impact dynamics, and keep stakeholders aligned. When time permits, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Agile and IT delivery and contribute to professional platforms like LinkedIn. I’m passionate about building clear communication channels and strong cross-team relationships that drive timely, high-quality outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Mike Sebastian, an IT delivery professional focused on project-level and program-level support in highly regulated, fast-moving environments. My experience spans a wide range of initiatives, enabling me to tailor delivery frameworks and processes to the situation, surface subtle but high-impact dynamics, and keep stakeholders aligned.

When time permits, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Agile and IT delivery and contribute to professional platforms like LinkedIn. I’m passionate about building clear communication channels and strong cross-team relationships that drive timely, high-quality outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Program Manager at U.S. Small Business Administration
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Program Manager for a national federal grant program with strict regulatory and security requirements and heavy cross-agency coordination. Adapted Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC practices to fit the project environment and team constraints. Facilitated core Agile ceremonies and daily coordination, keeping priorities current and surfacing blockers early. Engaged government stakeholders, vendor teams, and business groups to maintain clean communication and aligned expectations, delivering productivity gains and stronger cross-group relationships.
Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Program Manager at Texas Health & Human Services Commission
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Statewide compliance program with strict regulatory requirements and multiple vendor teams. Altered Agile ceremonies to fit mixed Salesforce and .NET teams. Optimized day-to-day delivery processes by removing bottlenecks and strengthening flow. Teams became more productive and engaged; project work stayed on schedule and within budget; and deliverable quality improved as noted by stakeholders.
Project Lead, Project Manager, and Scrum Master at Ardent Health (LHP Hospital Group)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Led a strategic multi-hospital HIM standardization initiative. Enhanced project and Agile ceremonies to the needs of clinical, administrative, and IT teams across facilities. Optimized standardization and rollout processes, supported inventory and procurement standardization, and contributed to the initiative’s role in the company’s acquisition.
Project Manager and Scrum Master at PatientPoint
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Managed multiple development teams using SDLC, Scrum, and Kanban approaches. Aligned workflows with stakeholder needs, addressed blockers proactively, and kept priorities clear and teams engaged. Delivered improvements in productivity, schedule adherence, and quality.
PMO Lead and Program Manager at Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Implemented a unified intake and prioritization model across regions with differing approval paths to improve fairness and consistency. Aligned teams on delivery models (SDLC or Agile variations) to improve predictability and governance adoption.

Education

MBA — General Business (Emphasis in IT Service Delivery) at University of Louisiana, Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
B.Sc. — Information Systems and Organizational Psychology at University of Louisiana, Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

PMP – Project Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
CSM – Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education