Palo Alto Networks

Senior Project Manager

Project Success Academy℠

Course Instructor

Velvet Vision

Founder

Raytheon Technologies

IT Project Manager

Fulcrum Technology Solutions

IT Project Coordinator

University of Houston

Program Manager

Project Manager | Helping Women Land Tech PM Roles | your PM bff

In 2024, I noticed something: most mid-career project managers weren’t underqualified. They were under-positioned. They had the skills, experience, and drive, but weren’t landing six-figure project management roles because hiring managers couldn’t see their value.

That realization led me to build the Velvet Vision framework. It helps project professionals position themselves as the obvious hire before they ever apply.

This isn’t resume tweaking or chasing certifications. It’s about clarity, strategy, and execution. My clients stop blending in, start leading with confidence, and step into roles that pay them what they’re worth.

Who I Work Best With:
I work with project managers in the U.S. and Canada who:
• Have at least 3 years of project management experience
• Are ready to step into $100K+ roles
• Want to be seen as leaders, not task managers
• Value clarity, execution, and accountability

This program is not for people who are brand new to project management, unwilling to take ownership of their growth, or looking for a quick fix.

Results so far:
• Clients have collectively secured $313K in salary increases with an average uplift of $44K per person
• On average, clients land offers in 3.3 months (fastest in 68 days)
• ROI consistently exceeds 800%, with some clients covering their investment in the first paycheck

If you’re a project manager in the U.S. or Canada ready to earn more, lead more, and finally get seen, you don’t need luck or endless hustle. You need positioning.

No fluff. No guessing. Just strategy that gets results.

👉 Apply to work with me: https://calendly.com/d/cm7j-vb9-kvr

Yonelly G.

Goodbye, Pepe. 🕊️ 

I found Pepe while biking around Houston a few years ago. He was an emaciated stray walking in the middle of the street with no collar. 

I told him, “If you don’t bite me, I’ll take you home.” He didn’t, and that moment changed both of our lives.

At the vet, we learned he was filled with heartworms and parasites. We treated him, gave him care, and he recovered. But his heart murmur never went away. Over time, it grew worse. 

Still, Pepe never lost his spirit. He was goofy, curious, and bold. He’d chase the big dogs like he was one of them, always convinced he could keep up.

Today, we had to say goodbye. His heart finally gave out, and we made the painful decision to let him rest.

You don’t always get to choose when someone or something comes into your life, but you do get to choose how you show up for them.

Even with a weak heart, Pepe lived with joy. And that’s a lesson worth carrying forward.

I will forever miss you my sweet boy.

Yonelly Gutierrez

Helping PMs land 6-figure roles faster | Join my waitlist (link in bio) | Featured by Favikon as a Top 10 U.S. PM Creator.

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$40K → $135K+ in 4 Years (and No, I Didn’t Get Another Cert)

In 2021, I was making $40,000.
Working in education.
Stuck, underpaid, and tired of waiting...

I knew I had to pivot fast.
So I studied nights. Got my PMP and CSM.

↳ Landed my first IT role as a Project Coordinator.
↳ Then moved to Raytheon as an IT Project Manager.
↳ Now I’m a Senior Project Manager at Palo Alto Networks
↳ leading multi-million dollar delivery for a Fortune 500 client.

Here’s the wild part...
To go from Project Manager → Senior Project Manager,
I didn’t get another certification.
I didn’t go back to school.
I didn’t grind in the same role hoping someone would notice.

↳ I executed at a different level:
I positioned myself as a strategic leader, not a task executor
I turned delivery into business impact leadership cared about
I learned how to create visibility without  playing politics

That’s what gets people promoted.

And I'm helping other mid-level PMs do the same.

I put together a free PM Promotion Playbook that maps out what I used to get promoted and how you can too.

Grab a copy here: https://lnkd.in/gAmUhu3b

Let’s turn your current role into your next one.

The higher your visibility, the more people project onto you.

They’ll question your credibility.
They’ll assume you haven’t earned your place.
They’ll talk to you like you didn’t build what you built.

That’s not about you. 
↳ It’s about what your growth reflects back to them.

When I first started showing up online, I thought staying quiet protected my peace. 

Now I know boundaries do that better.

Receipts protect your business.
Composure protects your brand.
Confidence protects your energy.

The goal isn’t to avoid friction. 

The goal is to stay so rooted in who you are that friction can’t move you.

Your success will always trigger someone who hasn’t faced their own.

AI Isn’t Replacing Project Managers. 

It’s Replacing Those Who Refuse to Evolve.

If your projects look the same with or without AI, your value is shrinking.

AI now 
-forecasts risks before humans flag them.
-predicts schedule slips with data.
-builds status updates in seconds.

The PM who uses AI leads with insight.

So ask yourself…

👉 Are you using AI to clear your plate or to sharpen your decisions?

Because the next wave of promotions will go to PMs who manage intelligence.

🧐How are you using AI to lead smarter projects?

I went from $40K to $135K+ without an MBA or additional certs.

I didn’t work harder.
I just stopped being invisible.

Now I’m teaching the system that helped me step into senior roles and I’m giving it away for free.

Inside this free session:
✔ How to make your work visible to the people who matter
 ✔ How to speak like a strategic leader, not a task manager
 ✔ How to handle senior conversations with clarity and confidence
 ✔ The 5-part framework that helped me go from overlooked to undeniable

This is built for mid-level PMs who are doing the work but not getting the title.

If that’s you, grab a spot here: https://lnkd.in/gXqjFXXt

Spots are limited to keep the session high-impact.

Control is a signal, not a personality trait.

Looking calm ≠ being naturally composed.
Looking calm = promotion trigger.
Executives read presence faster than resumes.

That’s what we drilled in Monday’s live session. 

We covered actual strategy that changes how leaders see you.

Every attendee walked out with additional resources & everyone saw where they’re falling flat.

You signal control when you…
-know what matters
-won’t fold under pressure
-operate at the next level

That’s what gets you tapped.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Not busywork.
🙅🏻‍♀️ Not loyalty.
💁🏻‍♀️ Control.

STL NETWORK LIMITED

Scrum Master at STL Network LTD, Remote
September 2022 — Present

● Led the end-to-end delivery of multiple cloud applications, to aligning with product owners through each sprint, enhancing Agile practices and increasing sprint velocity by 35%.

● Improved product delivery by 25% through collaboration with product owners on story refinement and backlog management, paired with the optimization of Jira workflows.

● Pioneered the organization’s Agile transition, delivering hands-on coaching to close proficiency gaps, ensuring deepened comprehension of Scrum and Agile frameworks.

● Realized a 25% cut in cycle time within 10 weeks, and proactively pinpointed and rectified $500K in project discrepancies, guaranteeing cost-effective and timeline project deliveries.

● Led the organization’s Agile transformation, providing hands-on coaching to bridge skill gaps enhancing team adaptability and understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies.

● Mentored emerging Scrum Masters and conducted daily Agile ceremonies to foster clear communication and swift issue resolutions.

Scrum Master

ROCKWOOL Danmark

● Championed Agile methodologies while working closely with 5+ cross-functional teams, streamlining workflows and ensuring seamless launches of new product updates.

● Strategically planned 2-week sprints, delivering 95% of MVPs aligned with the company roadmap, while collaborating with Product Owners to enhance backlog accuracy by 20%.

● Leveraged key performance metrics, including burn down/up charts and velocity insights, to drive a 100% improvement in Agile practices, elevating sprint velocity by 35% within a year.

● Coached and mentored over 10 team members on Scrum practices, patterns, and conflict resolution, fostering a robust Agile environment.

● Facilitated spring ceremonies for 2 development teams, introduced transparency metrics line burndown charts, resulting in a 20% decrease in release-to-release lead time.

● Engaged daily with stakeholders and technical teams, resolving impediments and ensuring value-driven development in alignment with business goals and user needs.

WestJet

● Ensured the safety and comfort of passengers during flightLs, receiving commendations for exceptional customer service and maintaining composure during challenging situations.

● Collaborated seamlessly with a diverse team to manage in-flight service operations, resulting in consistently positive passenger feedback.

● Demonstrated adaptability and quick decision-making in high-pressure environments, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the flight crew.

● Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to address passenger inquiries, concerns, and requests, augmenting the cabin team’s operational efficiency.

Project Manager

The Westin Edmonton

● Spearheaded collaborations among domestic and global teams, advancing communication coordination and achieving a 15% quicker response time to guest inquiries and requests.

● Championed regular team brainstorming initiatives, contributing to continuous service enhancements.

● Utilized  critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify process impediments and implemented innovative solutions, leading to a 20% reduction in guest complaints and an increase in overall guest satisfaction by 10%.

● Enhanced verbal and written communication, ensuring accurate conveyance of objectives and guest requirements and satisfaction.

Project Lead

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel

● Managed the coordination of events, meetings, and conferences, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.

●Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences, providing tailored solutions for successful events.

● Utilized strong organizational skills to handle multiple bookings, track event details, and ensure all requirements were met.

● Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in preparing contracts, proposals, and event orders, maintaining accurate records.

● Worked closely with various departments, including catering, housekeeping, and operations, to ensure the smooth execution of events.


● Leveraged previous front desk hospitality experience to enhance guest interactions and provide a high level of customer service.

Sales

For Scrum master or Project manager opportunities, please reach out to me at  254jackie.kiarie@gmail.com 
 
Open to relocation. 


I am a  Scrum Master with 10+ years of professional experience supporting teams in successfully implementing agile and incremental value delivery. ⚓️Adept at fostering an environment conducive to productivity and success. 📈Highly proficient in leveraging agile frameworks with business initiatives to deliver quantifiable and sustainable results. I am proficient in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows and well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. 📝Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. ✅Achieves outstanding results through effective communication, expectation setting, monitoring, and conflict resolution. 

ACHIEVEMENTS 🏅:
☛ Employed Agile Methodologies with seven cross-functional teams to deliver value through incremental delivery.
☛ Implemented cost-saving measures of up to $50,000. 
☛ Identified process gaps and implemented process improvement initiatives by 25% .
☛ Initiated a team assessment to evaluate skill gaps and determined improvement areas; provided training and coaching to develop a better understanding of the team regarding working in Scrum and Agile. 
☛ Created working agreements to ensure a conducive environment of trust and openness that fosters self-organizing and self-managing.

☛ Core Competencies and Skills: Agile and Scrum Practices, Scrum events and Sprints, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Team Facilitation & Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Backlog Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration.
☛Technical Skills & Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Power BI, MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Miro

I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to nurture productive relationships with stakeholders. I take pride in meeting all standards set for me, but my passion is to deliver service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved!
I am fully available to contribute with my humble experience as a Scrum Master of projects for companies or organizations that require it, both in person, remotely or hybrid.

Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances.

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