Rafael Lobo

About Rafael Lobo

I\'m Rafael Lobo, a seasoned Agile practitioner with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformations, scaling Agile frameworks, and delivering high-impact digital initiatives across federal, fintech, and commercial sectors.I specialize in guiding organizations through Agile maturity, streamlining operations, and fostering a collaborative culture. My background includes spearheading multi-million-dollar programs, coaching cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions that reduce time-to-market and increase stakeholder satisfaction.Core Strengths:Agile Transformation Leadership (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, LeSS)Scaled Agile Implementation (SPC 6.0)GenAI Integration using ChatGPT & GitHub CopilotStrategic Program & Project Management (PMP Certified)Cloud Solutions & DevSecOps (AWS Cloud Practitioner)Fintech Integrations (Fannie Mae, Desktop Underwriter)Federal Digital Modernization (VA, IRS)KPI Dashboards, Jira, Azure DevOps, SDLCNotable Achievements:Led SAFe Agile transformation at Fannie Mae, driving long-term adoption across multiple business units.Managed a $60M digital records modernization initiative for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.Contributed to the IRS 1040X automation program, saving labor hours and advancing the IRS mission through increased efficiency.Delivered enterprise integration projects with leading lenders and fintech vendors to enhance underwriting workflows.I’m passionate about merging technology with Agile principles to unlock innovation and sustainable value. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a results-driven Agile Coach or Project Leader ready to elevate your organization’s delivery capabilities.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager - Agile Coach - Scrum Master

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   Mar 2024 — Present · Tysons Corner, VA, US

   IRS 1040X Automation Program | Federal Digital Modernization Initiative*Directed a 33-member cross-functional organization supporting a Commissioner-level IRS modernization initiative, delivering end-to-end automation impacting millions of taxpayers while achieving 92% on-time milestone delivery.*Improved delivery velocity by 22% and reduced cycle time by 30% by eliminating systemic enterprise bottlenecks and implementing Lean-Agile flow metrics across ART-level execution.*Reduced backlog refinement cycle time by 28% and improved requirements traceability by 25% through integration of AI-assisted intake, documentation automation, and workflow optimization tools.*Managed a $12M+ annual program budget, maintaining cost variance within ±4% while meeting 100% of regulatory and compliance requirements.*Reduced defect leakage by 24% and improved release quality metrics by 18% by strengthening SDLC governance controls and implementing structured quality checkpoints.*Accelerated executive decision-making cycle time by 25% through implementation of KPI dashboards, risk heatmaps, and data-driven program reporting aligned to enterprise OKRs.*Led Agile Release Train (ART) execution and PI Planning across multiple teams, increasing predictability and cross-team alignment while improving dependency resolution time by 35%.*Elevated Agile maturity across teams from emerging to performing levels, increasing overall team throughput by 20% through coaching, mentorship, and leadership development.*Ensured 100% audit readiness through structured lifecycle governance within IBM ELM (Jazz) integrated with automation pipelines and federal SDLC standards.

Education

• Catholic University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 2000

• Strayer University

  MCIS, Information Technology