Mitch Lacey

About Mitch Lacey

As an Agile Software Practitioner, Coach, and Author at Mitch Lacey & Associates, I have…

Experience

1. Agile Software Practitioner, Coach and Author

   Mitch Lacey & Associates

   May 2008 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Founded and manage a consultancy specializing in Agile software development, customized training, and coaching for global organizations across industries.Delivered bespoke training programs to clients, ensuring alignment with client-specific goals and challenges.Partnered with high-profile clients, including Sony, Microsoft, Waste Management, Costco Travel, and Regence Blue Cross, to implement Agile practices and drive organizational transformation.Facilitated the adoption of Agile methodologies, leading to measurable improvements in team performance, project efficiency, and product quality.Coached both executive and development teams in Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, fostering collaborative environments and delivering results tailored to business needs.Designed and executed corporate business improvement strategies, achieving increased revenue, customer satisfaction, and reduced system defects for client organizations.Authored impactful resources, including The Scrum Field Guide, influencing Agile practitioners worldwide with actionable insights and practical advice.Presented as a speaker and thought leader at global conferences, including the Agile Alliance conference, sharing expertise on Agile best practices, leadership, and organizational change.Established end-to-end project management processes for clients, utilizing Scrum and XP methodologies to deliver custom solutions for clients, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Education

• San Diego State University

  BS, Management and IT

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Uml
• Software Training
• Program Management
• Databases
• Waterfall
• .net
• Hands-on Training
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Software Design
• Architecture
• Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Integration
• Extreme Programming
• Workshop Facilitation
• Ms Project
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Oracle
• Software Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Experienced Speaker
• Crm
• Project Planning
• Coaching
• Consulting
• Test Driven Development
• Business Process
• Certified Scrum Master Csm
• Web Applications
• Business Intelligence
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Training
• Sharepoint