I am a veteran with a solid record of success in managing information technology, software engineering, and agile development at the program level. I coordinate teams, resources, and equipment necessary to maintain operations, improvements, and support stakeholders. I am well-versed in changing technologies and security strategies, and I bring a disciplined, hands-on approach to delivering value.

Theodore Hoel

I am a veteran with a solid record of success in managing information technology, software engineering, and agile development at the program level. I coordinate teams, resources, and equipment necessary to maintain operations, improvements, and support stakeholders. I am well-versed in changing technologies and security strategies, and I bring a disciplined, hands-on approach to delivering value.

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I am a veteran with a solid record of success in managing information technology, software engineering, and agile development at the program level. I coordinate teams, resources, and equipment necessary to maintain operations, improvements, and support stakeholders.

I am well-versed in changing technologies and security strategies, and I bring a disciplined, hands-on approach to delivering value.

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Language

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Work Experience

Agile Release Train Engineer at Scientific Research Corporation (Defense Contractor)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led quarterly Planning Interval (PI) planning events involving 110 personnel across three time zones; facilitated other agile events (coach sync, product owner sync, ART sync, team standups); supported program-level backlog refinement to ensure alignment with value flow; promoted DevOps practices and continuous delivery; coordinated cross-ART planning with neighboring trains; established flow measures and value stream mapping; conducted problem-solving workshops to resolve impediments; coached seven scrum masters; analyzed statistics to reduce bottlenecks; transitioned the program to a scaled agile release train for cadenced delivery of value.
Senior Software Developer, Team Lead at Scientific Research Corporation (Defense Contractor)
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Assisted Release Train Engineer in RTE duties across an Agile Release Train and stood in during PI planning as needed; standardized capacity estimates and statistical analysis across seven functional teams; developed a synchronized iteration schedule to enable cadence-based development; coordinated DevSecOps progress and on-site AI server onboarding for local LLMs; mentored eight software engineers and two developers; supervised timekeeping and performance; led UI/UX collaboration and automation to improve frontend/back-end alignment.
Software Engineer III at Scientific Research Corporation (Defense Contractor)
June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Government contract supporting NIWC Center for ICADS; full-stack development of a remotely available web application (React frontend; Java/Python backend; SQLite database; legacy C/C++); managed on-site Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers; maintained GitLab, Jira, and Confluence; ensured least-privilege access and merged code through formal reviews; produced software design and requirements documentation; advised on cybersecurity practices aligned with DoD 8570.
Brigade Information Systems Officer in Charge at United States Army Reserve
December 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for the full spectrum of communications across five duty stations for ~5,000 personnel; ensured continuous connectivity during garrison operations, field exercises, and overseas deployments; ensured secure and reliable transmission of classified/unclassified information; served as principal advisor on signal, communications, network, encryption, and database matters; provided mentorship and updates to maintain a common operating picture.
DCGS-MC Software Development Team Lead at MANDEX
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Mediated and resolved conflicts to maintain a collaborative culture; mentored developers; authored monthly reports on team duties, priorities, expenses, and travel; supported onboarding and integration of new developers; conducted annual evaluations; performed all duties of the previous position.
Computer Programmer III at MANDEX
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Supported custom software design and development of intelligence tools; designed end-to-end data flows; prepared documentation and participated in design/code/testing reviews per government procedures; maintained Python, C#, C++, SQL, ESRI ArcGIS, Apache NiFi, Palantir, and Marauder; developed AI assets and automation workflows; advised functional leads; supported NIWC Atlantic migration of USMC ISR capabilities; ensured scalable GEOINT processing.
Deputy Brigade Information Systems Officer (part time) at United States Army Reserve
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Directly responsible for training, education, and evaluation of 75 personnel across five subordinate units; advised BIS Officer on technical matters; compiled and presented reports to Division IS Officer and VIPs; maintained common operating picture; provided cybersecurity information for decision-making; mentored subordinates.
Battalion Information Systems Officer in Charge at United States Army
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Direct responsibility for training, evaluation, and leadership of IS personnel; advised on technical matters related to communications, network security, and cryptographic key management; prepared reports for leadership; ensured readiness of communications across battalion.
Assistant Battalion Information Systems Officer at United States Army
May 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020
Planned, resourced, and maintained LAN networks across 500+ personnel; facilitated integration of logistics, intelligence, and long-range systems with strong safety and security posture; provided technical guidance to the battalion IS team.
Senior Business Expansion Consultant at Saguaro Health and Security
February 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Advised C-suite on risk management, cybersecurity, physical security, and HIPAA compliance; conducted development seminars to onboard newly promoted managers; designed procedures and workflows to expand into new locations and maximize interdepartmental synergy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at USMA, West Point
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

Qualifications

SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 compliant, IAT-II/IAM-I)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Active Top Secret-SCI Clearance
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services