Braden Kiser

Background

About Braden Kiser

SAFe® Certified Scrum Master and Data Delivery Manager with 12+ years driving enterprise data initiatives across healthcare and government sectors. I lead high-performing Agile teams through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), specializing in Program Increment (PI) Planning, cross-ART coordination, and continuous improvement within large-scale data ecosystems.At Data Ideology, I manage multi-disciplinary teams supporting UPMC’s Provider Data systems, aligning technology execution with strategic enterprise priorities. My focus is on enhancing delivery cadence, data quality, and business intelligence enablement across Provider, Directory, and Compliance domains.Known for translating complex technical work into clear executive insights, I bridge teams and leadership through collaboration, transparency, and structured Agile delivery. I combine my background in sociology and technology to cultivate psychologically safe, outcome-driven teams that balance innovation with accountability.Core Competencies:• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), PI Planning, ART Leadership• Enterprise Data Management & Governance• Azure DevOps (AzDO), Apptio, ServiceNow• Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication• Continuous Improvement & Value Stream Optimization• Healthcare Data Strategy (Provider, Directory, Compliance)Passionate about leveraging Agile delivery to build smarter, data-driven organizations that empower teams and deliver measurable business value.