Thomas Adams

Background

About Thomas Adams

Detail oriented technical Project Manager, IS Manager, and Scrum Master: Experienced with small technical projects focused on transitions of resources and systems, Quarterly releases, sunsetting of applications, system enhancements, environment/ platform upgrades, application infrastructure, production support new system and procedural initiatives. • IT Manager responsibilities included project planning, staff assignments, reporting, metrics, managing issues and risk management. Role as IS/ IT Manager included responsibilities for up to 30 matrixed resources across multiple organizations. • Expertise in Operational workflow and production support of Medicare Claims systems • Proven ability to drive, communicate, and deliver projects while building relationships with Customers, matrixed contractors and team staff, and client stakeholders. • Ability to manage projects utilizing Waterfall, Hybrid, and Agile methodologies. • Led a pilot implementation for SCRUM as a certified SCRUM Master. • Strong passion for trouble-shooting business system process and workflow issues. • Successful team leader in achieving business project goals while removing project impediments. • Technically knowledgeable in: Mainframe Legacy (Cobol, IMS, CICS, VSAM, IBM MQ, JCL), Data Center, Waterfall, SDLC, SAFe, AGILE, SCRUM, Advanced Excel, MS Project, MS Office, JIRA, • Excellent reputation, detail oriented, motivated, and the ability to hit ground running with no ‘hand holding’