KaiRise

In my role as a Partner at KaiRise, I spearheaded the development of the industry's first on-demand ICAgile accredited course, transforming the way agile training is delivered. By prioritizing flexibility and speed, I successfully increased course enrollment and client satisfaction, making agile training more accessible than ever before.

Partner

Accenture

Working across all Federal accounts and capabilities at AFS’ San Antonio location, promote awareness and adoption of Lean-Agile values, principles, processes and technical practices. Consult with clients and account teams on effective patterns for transformation and high-quality delivery. Provide thought leadership to enable accounts to grow their Lean-Agile practice. Provide sales and BD support at the account, sector and portfolio level. 

Primary focus falls into four key areas:

Delivery Support - Jumpstart new Agile projects by helping client teams understand Agile, onboard key roles, execute Sprint Zero. Work closely with project leadership to assess organizational impediments, measure flow and develop strategies for continuously improving. 

Thought Leadership - Collaborate with the AFS Agile Institute, Accenture LLP,  and the industry as a whole to promote local adoption of our corporate capabilities, and industry best practices. 

Education - Provide classroom training to project teams and clients in our ICAgile accredited courses and the Scaled Agile (SAFe) curriculum. 

Sales Enablement - Play an active role in supporting business development and proposal efforts for Agile opportunities across all accounts.

Agile Consultant

Compassion International

As a servant-leader, coach the global solutions engineering teams (currently 11 agile teams) to manage the life cycle of critical corporate-wide and customer-specific technology based products primarily using Lean and Agile SDLC practices – Scrum, KanBan, XP, ScrumBan, SAFe.  

Continuously develop a work environment promoting continual improvement and learning, free from fear of failure, while supporting mistakes that encourage continual learning.  Employ a Lean leadership style focusing on developing team members’ skills. 
Serve as an Agile Coach and transformation agent as the ministry transforms to a new way of thinking, applying Lean Agile principles to all levels of work.  Create teams that are jointly responsible for success, solving problems together in ways that develop people’s capabilities and increases their engagement and commitment, focusing on respect for people.

Develop and implement global strategy for application software design and development. Ensure staffing and development in function to provide technical and strategic expertise in the creation of global inter-related system design for existing architecture or new deployments.  Direct the development of specifications and requirements to integrate global applications.  Serve as catalyst and expert leader, driving the development and implementation of new standards in software development.

Provide strategic direction in gathering requirements and development specifications to design and integrate into applications.  Direct application software design and development services and technical leadership for existing architecture or new deployments. Create an environment that attracts and develops skilled professional staff engaged in coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining large software applications.

Sr. Director - Solutions Engineering

Direct technology delivery focused on enterprise services (Service Oriented Architecture and the Enterprise Service Bus)  enterprise information management (the Enterprise Data Warehouse) and enterprise database management (MSSQL DBMS).
Direct enterprise information management solutions, division staff and resources. 
Direct solutions delivery, process and policy assurance, budgeting and financial management, resource planning, management reporting and the attainment of cross-organizational objectives and service levels. Collaborate with IT management teams, key decision-makers and global stakeholders to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective, strategically - aligned enterprise data management solutions for all aspects of the global organization.
As Strategic Business Partner, and Agile Coach, participate in the development and execution of strategies to drive agile adoption throughout the organization. Examples include defining an Agile maturity model, establishing best practices, teaching Agile related classes and guiding the Managing Directors, Product Managers and project leads in the establishment of Agile practices.

Director - Enterprise Technology, SBP

Douglas County

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Elections office in a medium-sized County, providing direct supervision, coordination, and technical guidance to staff, maintaining a high level of morale, ensuring service excellence and increasing team productivity. Supported advanced technical needs of office staff, as well as Directors and Elected Officials both inside and outside of Douglas County, including hardware/software support, project management, business analysis, and vendor relations.   Utilized sophisticated technology skills to streamline processes and reduce overhead by implementing methodologies to improve support, manage customer expectations, and build strong cross-agency relationships. Recognized leader in the State by the Colorado Department of State (CDOS) with regards to voting systems technology and statewide voter registration database management.

Senior Product Manager

Senior System Analyst

Reformed PMP turned Agile delivery expert | Helping you earn more 💵 | Agile certification pays - get yours today at your own pace. KaiRise.com

Instructor-led agile training is one of the worst ways to up-skill your workforce. There are 3 gigantic problems with old-school, instructor led training.

🚫 It pulls workers away from their daily jobs to take training
🚫 It takes forever to schedule, coordinate and run
🚫 It doesn’t scale

◾️What I do

I'm a partner at KaiRise, with three decades of experience helping enterprises implement agility. We've cracked the code on how to train your staff in a way that actually generates results.

◾️How We Help?

I’ve distilled what I’ve learned into the fastest most effective way to earn the ICAgile Certified Professional Certification. We created the world’s first on-demand ICAgile accredited course.

It’s used at enterprises around the world to transform the learning experience, while stretching budget dollars and…

👉Is Available 24/7
👉Is Trusted & Certified 
👉Has Bite-sized learning for seamless integration into daily tasks
👉Has zero death by powerpoint or forgetting everything you’ve just learned
👉Will certify your workforce in half the time of regular training

◾️Expected Results

✅ 40% reduction in training costs
✅ 30% increase in the volume of certifications issued
✅ 50% reduction in the time to complete training
✅ 72 Net Promoter Score (excellent)

◾️Don't just take my word for it

“Absolutely loved the content, format, and instruction style of this course. The self-pacing was great for my learning style. Would recommend it to practically anyone!”
Stella Griffith - Sr. Business Analyst at Fidelity Investments

“Great Course and Engaging Style. From the bite-sized learning modules to the reinforcement through quizzes and interactive activities, this course is a great intro to the world of Agile.”
Ian Santo Domingo - Principal & Managing Director at Vault Consulting

“I am a Certified ScrumMaster, but I truly believe this course has set me up for broader organizational success. I can't say enough great things about Agile Foundations!”
Lindsey Parker - Strategic Projects Coordinator at Fellowship of Christian Athletes

And many more at www.KaiRise.com

◾️My Background

With three decades of hands-on experience, completed 16 agile certifications, and having trained thousands, I've garnered over 10,000 followers and earned recognition as a top voice in the Agile Community by LinkedIn. My journey has taken me through diverse landscapes, from startups and nonprofits to global corporations and government agencies.

◾️Contact

Ready to change your enterprise training experience? Send me a LinkedIn DM and let's explore if we're a fit. 

💻www.KaiRise.com

Mike Lyons

BC Public Service

Servant Leader that brings out the best in Agile, Self-managing Teams. Transforming Organizations,
One Team at a Time.

Delivering Minimum Viable Products in 3 months or less. Aligning Business and Product Owners behind Prioritised Value Streams.

Mentoring Key Business Partners in the pursue of Organizational Agility.

Participating in Hiring Panels & Contractor/Vendor Evaluations.

Mentoring, Advising, Recruiting, and Coaching New and Aspiring Scrum Masters.

Launched 3 products within a 1.5 year span:

• MoreCast: An advanced application that provides comprehensive weather data used to build and submit weather forecasts which inform calculations of anticipated fire danger. This system enhances how the BC Wildfire Service Predictive Services Team and its Weather Forecasters create weather forecasts and integrates this information with other applications.

• ​Auto Spatial Advisory: A spatial analysis tool that automates the continuous monitoring, updating, and communication of anticipated fire behaviour that will challenge direct suppression efforts and put the safety of responders at risk. This system automates the monitoring, updating, and communication of anticipated fire behaviour to produce graphical and text-based information on safety advisory levels for regions throughout the province.

• ​FBP Go: A mobile application for calculating fire behaviour in the field that is available for download from the Apple and Google Play stores.

Senior Scrum Master (Technical) | Wildfire Predictive Services

Scrum Master | Agile Community of Practice | Scrum Master Guild

The BC Wildfire Predictive Services Unit (PSU) is a multidisciplinary team within Wildfire Operations consisting of fire behaviour specialists, fire weather forecasters, and technology specialists who collect, synthesize, and interpret complex data to provide expertise in high-impact wildfire risk evaluations. 

The PSU develops innovative technology solutions to advance risk-based, data-driven decision making for wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Scrum Master (Technical) | Wildfire Predictive Services

k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)

Scrum Master & Agile Project Manager for all Tourism, Accommodation, Construction, Transport, Fisheries and Forestry industries Digital & E-commerce properties. 

Interfacing with CEOs, General Managers, and Project Managers to conceptualize Business Strategies, Roadmaps, Plans, and Cases for multiple Ecommerce initiatives. 

Supporting Team Leaders in their efforts to enhance organizational capabilities and service delivery. 

Developing resources and talent within the group while helping them reach their full potential.

Working with the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw First Nations to realize revenue, prosperity, skills and development for the community.

Group Digital Marketing & E-commerce

KX Wheels

Scrum Master & Agile Project Manager for 2 Ecommerce divisions with 46,000 SKUs combined; Magento 2 & WooCommerce WordPress eshop management & administration. 

Managing website migration and replatforming; devising a long term ecommerce strategy by managing roadmap; working with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and functionalities.

Implementing Agile project management process; sprint planning and review meetings. Designing and executing B2B & B2C program launches and national campaigns.

Driving Digital Marketing, Reporting, Analytics & SEO. Overseeing management of all digital channels and UX; creating, maintaining, and implementing digital marketing calendars.

Identifying, evaluating, and recommending improvements to digital budget and resources (including third party/remote agencies) to support future revenue growth.

Coaching and mentoring staff while building a high-performing digital marketing team.

Digital & Ecommerce Manager | Automotive Wholesale & Retail

Robert Half

Advising Senior Managers on Strategy & Direction, Website Performance & SEO.

Managing External Solution Providers (Google & Facebook Advertising - IT Providers/Developers); Internal & External Account Management. CRM Administration.

Digital & Marketing Project Management; Website Quality Assurance; Landing Page Optimisation & Testing.

Campaign Management and Email Marketing Project Coordination. Content Marketing & Content Calendar Maintenance.

Digital Marketing Consultant | Manufacturing Client Placement

Lordco Auto Parts

Working for the wholesale and retail market leader in BC, providing automotive, industrial, and marine solutions. 

Researching new products and new product information; Utilizing Lordco's proprietary computer system to present cost-saving options to dealers and independent repair shops; presenting product features and benefits while effectively communicating warranties.

Daily and monthly sales monitoring and reporting with a keen eye on growing the aftermarket parts business and the profitable operation of the aftermarket parts department.

Outstanding customer service skills with an ability to communicate in person and through technology in a professional, customer-centric manner. 

Processing cores, warranties, and new return merchandise while handling customer complaints and concerns. 

Dealing with aftermarket manufacturers to get credits, information on returned products, and problem-solve ongoing issues.

Performance Parts Specialist | Automotive Retail

RAPID RTC

Managing the Life-cycle of Client Accounts: On-Boarding, Day-to-Day Account Management; Managing Client Expectations and Deadlines, Completing Projects Within or Ahead of Schedule. Performing Monthly Consultative Reviews: Providing Solid, Actionable Digital Marketing Insights. Technical and Content Website Audits.

Managing Complex WordPress Site Migrations (Total Effort: 2,500+ Project Hours). Multilingual and Multi Site Content Optimisation; Responsibility for all On-page Elements and SEO.

Google Analytics & Search Console Administration.

Managing the Digital Marketing Back Office: Creating Attask/Workfront Projects; Updating Salesforce CRM. Reporting on KPIs, Project Progress, Target Hours per Month/Monthly Overages, Target Income.

RAPID RTC is part of the DMT Group of Companies.

Senior Digital Marketer | Automotive Digital Retailing

DMT Development Systems Group Inc.

Digital Marketing Project Management, Campaign Management and Execution.

Tier 3 Website Administrator and Content Author/Web Content Editor for the Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Volvo, and Kubota Dealer websites.

Developing and Maintaining Web Pages using Content Management Platforms (CMS). Responsible for On-page Search Engine Optimization and Automotive Content SEO. 

Hands-on Success in Developing Automotive Copy for Websites, Social Media, E-Mail Campaigns and Online Advertising Campaigns.

Search Engine Management: Google Search/Display AdWords & Facebook Ads Execution and Campaign Maintenance. KPI Reporting using Google Analytics.

Social Media Management & Google My Business Reviews Administration.

Bilingual Automotive Digital Marketing Associate | Dealer Performance Division

Across Several Sectors and Industries

Head of Placement Services in a Non-Governmental Organisation (Training & Placement Services)

Marketing Consultant in a Web Development company providing Cloud Applications for Lawyers (IT/Telecommunications)

Head of Operations and Customer Services in a Mobile Telecommunications/Global Roaming Service Provider (IT/Telecommunications)

Managing Supervisor in a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Co-op (Wholesale/Retail – Imports/Exports)

Assistant Principal in a Private Primary and Secondary School (Education & Training)

Business Developer in a Landline Telecommunications/Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and Internet Service Provider (IT/Telecommunications) 

Branch Manager in an International Stockbroker/Portfolio Manager (Financial Services)

Product Manager in a Mutual Funds Management Company (Financial Services)

Multiple Executive and Managerial Positions

Future-proof your Agile Investments with Evidence-Based Management: Agility Coaching & Mentoring for Directors and Senior Executives; Agile Project Management Governance & Tooling; Genba/Go See Assessment; Launching Agile Multi-Teams; Scrum Bootcamp; Product Owner & Scrum Master Training; Roadmap Prioritization & Release Planning, Minimum Viable Products, Multi-Team Backlogs, and User Story Slicing

Industry Experience:

Management Consulting; Information Technology/Software as a Service; Telecommunications: fixed, mobile, internet/VOIP; Manufacturing & Automotive Wholesale/Retail; Financial Services & Investments; Education, Training, and Placement Services; Holding Companies/Conglomerates; Indigenous Business; Public Sector/Government/Military: Innovation Initiatives

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