Leon Gersing

About Leon Gersing

I write, ship and support software using a myriad of popular technologies and methodologies but my primary influences are XP, Agile and Lean. I have experience leading teams in both startups and enterprises alike and a track record for creating innovative solutions on time, under budget and with loads of high energy collaboration. I have a growth mindset and I am constantly learning; always looking for opportunities to make the world a better place through software.tl;dr - i tend binary zen gardens.

Experience

1. Vice President, Technology, University Partners, Ai Ml, & Innovation

   Kaplan

   Jan 2018 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Engaged in the establishment of novel products utilizing Lean and Agile methodologies.Within this capacity, my undertakings encompassed:* Pioneering the development of \"Kaplan Labs,\" a Lean validation studio.* Instituting a framework to bolster the expansion of Kaplan Labs and its affiliated incubated products.* Leveraging technology to significantly truncate the Time to Learn for new ventures.A pivotal facet of my role entailed identifying promising market opportunities predicated on comprehensive scrutiny conducted by our resident entrepreneurs. Upon selection of a target market and validation of pertinent problem sets, it became incumbent upon me to conceive and execute a technically proficient go-to-market strategy that aligned with validation objectives. This strategy, underscored by real-time data analysis, furnished unparalleled insights for in-market product testing.In cases where products achieved product-market fit, my responsibilities extended to formulating and executing scaling strategies. These strategies aimed to transform nascent MVPs into sustainable, agile, and lean enterprises, renowned for delivering customer-centric products that evoke satisfaction while cultivating a work environment cherished by employees.

Education

• Ithaca College

  Bachelors of Fine Arts, Theater

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Python
• Scrum
• Css3
• Agile Project Management
• Motivational Speaking
• Test Driven Development
• Ruby
• Web Development
• Mentoring
• Cucumber
• Lean Software Development
• Asp.net
• Social Networking
• Twitter
• Video Games
• Improvisation
• Spring Batch
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Css
• Craft Beer
• Html5
• Ios
• Sharepoint
• Visual Studio
• Erlang
• Humor
• Git
• Teaching
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Ios Development
• Node.js
• Mobile Applications
• Hugs
• Vim
• Rspec
• Xcode
• Batch Files
• Medical Marijuana