Rashad J. McFarland

Information Technology Program Manager @Nexagen Networks, Inc

Suffolk, VA, US

Managed the execution of Collaboration at Sea (CAS), Combined Enterprise Regional Exchange System-Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Navy Tool for Interoperability and Risk Assessment (NTIRA) program objectives. Initiated and led SDLCs using agile methodologies. Coached and directed 30-person cross functional team consisting of remote and on-site personnel located on the East Coast and in Hawaii.Implemented agile methodologies and streamlined development processes, reducing the average project delivery time by 15% and increasing team productivity by 30% over a one-year period.Optimized program resources, including a team of 30 IT professionals and an under-resourced program budget, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity and a 10% reduction in program costs.Monitored and evaluated program performance and implementation, resulting in a 20% improvement in program quality, increased program efficiency by 25%, and a 10% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.Championed collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve program issues, resulting in a 30% reduction in program conflicts and errors and a 20% increase in program compliance.Mentored and coached a team of 30 IT professionals, leading to an overall improvement in team satisfaction and staff retention 20%, and increased mandatory program certification compliance by 80%.

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Norfolk State University

Master of Science - MS