Leland Newsom

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ABOUT LELAND NEWSOM

Dynamic and transformative software development leader with over 15 years of successfully delivering high quality, valuable software products that satisfy the customer\'s needs. Strengths include implementing Lean and Agile methodologies to enhance software delivery and customer acceptance, creating high performance software solutions that are tightly aligned with business objectives, and fine-tuning existing processes for continuous improvement. Specialties- Proven track record in successfully managing Agile projects and large scale transformational initiatives- Strong understanding Agile and Lean Methodologies such as Scrum, XP, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe4)- Strong experience in facilitating a transition to Lean Management Systems and Agile Engineering Practices- Strong understanding of Lean Management Practices such as Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen, and Visual Management Systems- Has a Lean mindset and is committed to maximizing value while minimizing waste and dedicated to building a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking- Experience in establishing, evaluating and reporting relevant Agile metrics to continually drive high quality delivery- Experience in employing industry best practices in Agile portfolio management- Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization to remove barriers to the adoption of Lean/Agile practices- Hiring/staffing superior teams- Managing cross functional teams- Coaching/Mentoring - People Management - Outsourcing & Offshore Management- Strategic Leadership and Planning- Resource Planning - Project Management- Innovation