Janister Herring
CEO & Principal Project Leader • Forward-thinking companies hire me to integrate next-generation AI and data analytics platforms that result in actionable insights, new revenue, and a sustained competitive advantage.
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Essence Technology Consulting, Llc
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janister Herring
I’m Ja\'nister Herring, the founder of Essence Technology Consulting, a firm specializing in IT project and program management.Tech leaders such as a CTO, CIO, CISO, or IT Director hire me as a consultant to leverage my 20+ years of experience and expertise in successfully leading teams to develop and implement software solutions.Combining my strong communication and analytical skills with my certifications in Scrum and DevOps allows me to excel at understanding business needs and translating them into technology solutions.In essence, I understand what keeps tech leaders up at night regarding project and program management. Do you have the proper requirements, compliance, cost controls, oversight, key performance indicators, and documentation?You don\'t have to sweat the details with me as your project or program lead. I’ve got you covered.Want to learn more about working together? Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at j•••••••@essencetechconsulting.com to schedule a chat.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Essence Technology Consulting, Llc
Jun 2021 — Present · Charleston, SC, US
Successfully led the delivery of several software and applications that were integrated with an ERP within budget and ahead of schedule, meeting all project objectives and exceeding client expectations.• Led cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and designers to deliver complex software solutions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.• Developed and implemented a robust project management playbook, including project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, to ensure smooth project execution and minimize risks.• Implemented best practices for software quality assurance, including automated testing processes, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, resulting in higher software quality and reliability.• Implemented Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to improve project efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability, resulting in faster delivery cycles and higher customer satisfaction.
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology
B.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1989 — 1993
Harvard Business School Online
Management Essentials
2020 — 2020
University of Phoenix
Project Management
2011 — 2011
Webster University
M.A., Computer Information Management
1995 — 1998
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