Scaling & Agile Mastery
SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, Scrum — I diagnose the environment and apply what actually fits. I've facilitated PI Planning for 100+ professionals and scaled teams across complex organizations.
Projects are foggy. Stakeholders want answers that can't be answered yet. I bring clarity and confidence — I give you the data, the tools, and the options so you can make the right call and stay on a path toward the success you're aiming for. From government and fintech to medical devices and IoT — complex environments are where I do my best work.
SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, Scrum — I diagnose the environment and apply what actually fits. I've facilitated PI Planning for 100+ professionals and scaled teams across complex organizations.
BDD/TDD, CI/CD integration, DevOps workflows, feature flagging. I bridge the gap between Agile and engineering reality so teams stop fighting their own process.
Cycle time, lead time, throughput, Monte Carlo forecasting. I bring the data that cuts through the noise — so decisions are backed by evidence, not gut feelings.
Delayed projects are where I thrive. Infrastructure bottlenecks, security blockers, scope misalignment — I find the root cause, clear the fog, and get things back on track.
RFP development, proposal writing, contract adjustments. Most Scrum Masters don't touch the business side — I manage it so teams stay focused on building product.
Structured mentoring for Scrum Masters from beginner to expert. Organization-wide Agile training programs. I invest in people because that's what makes improvement stick.
A B.S. in Financial Services (Summa Cum Laude) means I speak the language of business, not just Agile. I understand ROI, contracts, and what leadership actually needs to hear to make decisions.
I don't just buzzword AI. I use it daily to build real tools — forecasting engines, automation scripts, productivity workflows. I know what it can actually do for a team and what's just hype.
Speaker at Taste of IT, AgileCincy, GE Agile Day, and the First Technology CIO Roundtable. I share what I learn so the whole community gets better.
Restructured a monolithic development group into three cross-functional teams, eliminating silos and optimizing resource allocation.
39% throughput increase and 12% cycle time reduction within the first year.
Established a BDD framework using Gherkin syntax to drive requirement clarity and provide a scalable foundation for automated testing.
Introduced a consistent release rhythm — predictable two-month-or-less deployment cadence in a high-security environment.
Directed cross-functional teams through IoT smart device transformation — product updates and mobile app development.
Facilitated SAFe PI Planning for 100+ IT professionals, driving cross-team synchronization and strategic alignment.
Provided high-level mentorship to fellow Scrum Masters, elevating organization-wide Agile maturity.
Fostered strategic stakeholder partnerships to keep delivery aligned with business outcomes.
Google: Steered a training CMS to a sustainable 2-week release cadence, neutralizing months of delay by resolving infrastructure and security bottlenecks.
Midmark: Led a successful ~$1.7M proposal (inflation-adjusted) and transitioned to guide the team through complex medical device compliance and portal development.
Winsupply: Elevated organizational agility by delivering specialized Agile training to 25+ IT professionals.
AtriCure: Navigated offshore transitions and PO changes to maintain Agile adoption and project continuity.
Cooperative Business Services: Full financial analytics web app delivery in 12 one-week sprints.
Yaskawa Motoman & CareSource: Streamlined Salesforce and Epicor ERP integrations, delivering high-priority web apps within aggressive sprint cycles.
Orchestrated the evolution of two major value streams into outcome-focused, cross-functional teams at 84.51°, Kroger's retail data science and analytics subsidiary.
Standardized remote collaboration and productivity frameworks during the transition to a fully distributed work environment.
Orchestrated delivery of a scalable parking solution across electrical engineering, hardware, and software teams.
Standardized communication across multiple external vendors and partners on a multi-company initiative.
Maintained development velocity through the onset of COVID-19 disruptions and full remote transition.
Google: Steered internal podcast app mobile development, establishing foundational team culture for high-performance delivery.
Speedway: Proactively identified scope misalignments and negotiated contract adjustments for on-budget delivery.
Yaskawa Motoman: Pioneered the transition from traditional methodologies to Scrum while diversifying their product portfolio with new customer portals and e-commerce solutions.
VRI: Influenced process enhancements through a dealer portal and IoT medical device applications.
CNBS Software: Championed Agile adoption for a distributed team during SAP Fiori development, navigating geographical and methodological barriers.
Championed the transition to Agile methodologies across eight cross-functional teams in a high-growth startup environment.
Harmonized Scrum principles with technical project management to balance rapid innovation with operational stability.
Robert K. Jones Insurance Agency: Scaled agency operations by automating manual workflows, modernizing digital marketing, and developing risk-management solutions.
Quality Steels Corporation: Generated $1M annual sales and coordinated business functions including payroll and benefits for 50+ employees.
Speaker on Agile delivery practices, metrics, and team optimization strategies.
Active contributor to the Cincinnati Agile practitioner community.
Invited speaker at General Electric's enterprise Agile transformation events.
Presented to C-level technology leaders on Agile strategy and delivery excellence.
I worked with Mike while he held both the Scrum Master and Technical Project Manager positions. He has the most amazing attention to detail and focus with organization of projects. Mike is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. His ability to close the gap between groups, ensuring everyone is on the same page and issues are addressed in a timely manner so that each project can be successful. Mike also is the most genuinely caring, enthusiastic person with a 'go getter' attitude. He finds a learning experience in everything that helps the team be successful.
I worked closely with Mike during my time at Marxent on the Project and Account Management teams. He is very hard-working and his positive attitude makes him a pleasure to work with on a daily basis. He puts 110% effort into every project. His project planning and execution were very precise and he is always willing to fight to make sure every project was successful.
Mike was the scrum master in a project I worked on at Smart Data in 2021. It was my first experience doing development in a professional team environment. Mike was a joy to work with and very patient with me as I had a lot of questions. He did a great job of leading team meetings and keeping us on schedule to complete our project in time.
Mike is one of those coworkers that you enjoy seeing at work everyday. Not only does his work ethic and enthusiasm make him a great co-worker, but it's what makes him a great friend. Mike's journey as a Scrum Manager and Project Manager at Marxent showcases his commitment to the team and his career.
It has been a pleasure to work and learn from Mike. He always brings enthusiasm and great attention to detail to his projects. He is very committed to his work and exceeds expectations every time. Mike is an extremely creative person, always prepared and able to roll with whatever the day throws his way.
Whether you need a senior Scrum Master to rescue a delivery, scale your Agile practice, or bring clarity to a complex environment — I'd love to connect.