Role and Company

Senior Manager, Cognizant Technology Solutions

Expertise

1 years experience in information technology

Location

Harker Heights, TX

About Nelson

Dedicated, adaptive leader specializing in the practical implementation of Agile methodologies. An experienced leader in global SCRUM teams (U.S. and India), identifying requirements for backlog story creation and developing software. Assist Product Owners in authoring high quality stories, prioritizing product backlogs, release planning and road mapping. Effectively manage stakeholder communications, impediment removal, as well as dependencies and risk to ensure timely product delivery. Great knowledge and skill in mentoring, coaching and teaching courses in Agile methodologies and project transition, resulting in professional development to company associates and software developers. Additionally, possess extensive military experience as a veteran with a Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance offering over 23 years of proven success in the United States Army with a comprehensive background in Investigations, project management, information and data analysis, senior analytical advising, and intelligence gathering and management. Career supported by extensive graduate level studies in International Relations, Strategic Military Operations and Planning, Mental Health Counseling as well as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and multiple professional certifications