Terry R Vasquez

About Terry R Vasquez

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSAgile & Scrum Leadership: Proven Agile SAFe 6.0 Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Servant Leader driving Agile transformation in support of 17 GMASS UEWR Agile Teams. Expert in SAFe, Scrum, and Agile Program Management, leading PI Planning, Agile ceremonies, and end-to-end workflow execution (Epics, Features, Stories). Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and VIPR. Strong foundation in Systems Engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement.Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Expertise: Extensive experience supporting national defense operations as a NORAD-NORTHCOM Missile Defense Officer. Deep technical knowledge of Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Fire Control and Communications (GFC/C), Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC), and Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems. Skilled in missile defense operations, systems integration, and command-and-control architecture.Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated success in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and multinational collaboration. Partnered with senior military leaders at the Pentagon, and with German and Italian defense organizations to advance mission objectives. Six Sigma Certified, with a focus on quality management, operational excellence, and process improvement.

Experience

1. Agile Release Train Engineer (Rte)

   SAIC

   Feb 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   As the GMASS UEWR Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Senior Agile Leader, I led the Agile transformation of the SAIC GMASS UEWR program, mentoring 17 cross-functional teams developing advanced Missile Warning and Defense Systems. I facilitated all major Scrum and SAFe events, implemented program-wide processes for feature planning, demonstrations, and issue management, and optimized workflows through Jira, Confluence, and VIPR. By fostering a culture of servant leadership and continuous improvement, I ensured consistent, on-time delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with strategic objectives.

Education

• Webster University

  Master's degree, Management

  1997 — 1998

• New Mexico Highlands University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology

  1982 — 1987

Skills

• Sigint
• Strtegic Missile Defense System
• Military
• Development and Leadership
• Government
• Intelligence
• Army
• Operations
• Aviation
• Security Clearance
• Government Contracting
• Tactics
• Operations Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Homeland S
• Air Force
• Counterterrorism
• Homeland Security
• Defense
• Defence
• Counterinsurgency
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Interagency Coordination
• Military Operations
• Military Logistics
• Weapons
• Emergency Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Interpersonal Sills
• Intelligence Analysis
• Exercises
• Missile Defense
• Reconnaissance
• Defense Industry
• Navy