Mark Wells

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About Mark Wells

Experienced and versatile IT leader with expertise in managing the design, development and delivery of cost-effective, high-performance and timely software solutions that enable businesses to achieve their strategic goals. Skilled in all aspects of the software development life cycle from feasibility through development, implementation and support. Customer-centric and collaborative with the ability to build and coach high-performing Agile teams. Decades of experience in management and project management with multiple platforms across a variety of industries, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, methodologies and processes. Successfully managed hundreds of projects ranging from one to two developers to over 70 contributors (Analysts, Developers, QA) for projects ranging from a few days to multi-year and multi-million dollar engagements. Developed and managed several PMOs for large and small companies and worked in a variety of environments and cultures from Fortune 100 companies to dot.com startups. Core competencies and areas of expertise include: • Management of Technical and Functional Resources • Develop and Coach High Performing Agile Teams • Strong Business Acumen and Relationship Building • Management of Distributed Staff • Contract & Vendor Management, Negotiation • Budgets, Capital Planning, Cost Savings, ROI • Program Management & Governance • Communication, Collaboration & Consulting • Risk Assessment & Management, Change Management • Thought Leadership, Roadmap Definition and Execution • Certified SAFe Program Consultant, Certified Scrum Master, a Scrum Coach, Agile Presenter and Instructor • Multiple Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, XP, RUP, RAD), Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe)