Travis Douglas

• As a contractor for Edward Jones and fulfilling the Senior RTE role over7 teams that are responsible for frontend Financial Advisor user interfaces, such as Investment Selection tools, reporting and rebalancing
• Performed all customary ART ceremonies, including PI planning, PO syncs and SoS
• Tracking risks and dependencies, cross-trains, removing blockers, escalating when necessary
• Serving as a mentor to less experienced RTE’s and Scrum Masters and working towards moving the portfolio out of Big Room PI planning and into Continuous Planning by implementing working sessions/meetings on a regular cadence focusing on refining Features and Epics
• Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
• Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
• Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.

• As the Release Train Engineer (RTE) my primary purpose of supporting an Agile Release Train (ART) by steering it to success and navigating the complexity of delivering software in large environments
• Helps resolve and escalate impediments, manages risk, helps assure value delivery, and drives program level continuous improvement
• Accountable for the overall coordination, execution and delivery of value through the program while ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments and goals

• Facilitating and guiding the work of all ARTs in Value Stream, by managing all portfolio items at the Investment and Epic level
• Reporting weekly at the Executive level on all priorities and high-profile projects
• Adapting and executing SAFe practices that fit within the Cox Automotive framework and creating a Continuous Workflow program
• Selected Contributions:
• Facilitate and manage Value Stream level ceremonies and meetings
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and other information radiators

Facilitates and coordinates Epic and Feature planning and delivery for the CRM Train that consists of 8 teams

• Help teams create projected timelines and milestones while focusing on maximizing value and quality
• Selected Contributions:
• Reporting weekly status through Burn Up charts and four square (green, yellow, red)
• Coordinate forward thinking planning, continuous ART planning
• Coach teams to effectively manage backlogs
• Manage change to the ART’s quarterly plan
• Track cross team/train dependencies
• Facilitate reviews, retrospectives and PI planning
• Servant Leadership
• Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.

• Managing a team of5 Agile Leads within the CRM and Website platforms
• Responsible for creating the Agile methodology that best suits each team in Scrum, Lean and Kanban
• Also, responsible for running the project management of the Integration development team, coordination of releases, removing roadblocks, daily scrums, backlog management and prioritization, etc
• Selected Contributions:
• Document Agile process and TFS management
• Develop and train staff in Agile methodologies
• Observe daily stand up meetings
• Staffing and hiring new employees
• Work across the Development teams and Product team to ensure best practices

• Vinsolutions is a web-based software company that specializes in CRM and inventory management within the automotive industry
• Responsible for developing new products through lifecycle by using agile methodology
• Training internal staff on new products with documentation and demonstration
• Keep all stakeholders apprised of progress and use customer input to enhance production
• Selected Contributions:
• Expertise with TFS for development and product management
• Create and maintain training and procedure documentation
• Ability to work with developers, executives, and sales department
• Serve as a liaison between departments
• Work with3rd party vendors in collecting requirements and specifications
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.

• Managing a team of 14 employees that were responsible for collecting data from previous CRM’s and transferring the data to our system
• Worked with third party vendors to integrate their products within our system and established contacts
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees
• Selected Contributions:
• Managed over100+ projects with a revolving income of $200,000
• Created and maintained training and procedure documentation
• Develop and train new staff members
• Serve as a liaison between departments
• Key employee with the ability to adapt to an evolving company that experienced110% growth over the past3 years
• Proficient with SalesForce
• (Internal CRM and project management)
• Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
• Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.

• As an independent contractor, I was self-motivated to acquire new clients and establish credibility within the housing market
• Also created a LLC company that constructed new homes, where I coordinated and managed all phases of the new home construction
• Selected Contributions:
• Reached over $1,000,000 in home sales within the first year of real estate
• Built and sold four houses at an18% profit margin, during a slow real estate market

• My position with Chili’s Grill and Bar was very challenging and rewarding
• In charge of every aspect of the restaurant that generated sales of $3 million annually
• The position required me to be extremely efficient, organized, and flexible, maintaining a staff of80 employees
• Selected Contribution:
• Increased year over year sales by3% for seven consecutive years
• Reduced turnover from150% to a region leading70%
• Led the region in guest satisfaction surveys in2004,2005, and2006
• Top10 in region for profit contribution
• Recognized as a corporate training store for new products and new managers