Ashlea Owings

Collaborated with senior leadership to define and execute long-term strategies for the engineering department, driving operational efficiency and scalability. Implemented Scrum Processes for Engineering team(s) to establish process and efficiencies across entire organization.

Served as Release Train Engineer for two major business units, overseeing the Agile Release Train (ART) and driving program execution. Guided teams through the use of Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt events.

Led Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), fostering team collaboration and communication. Coached teams on Scrum principles, driving self-organization, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Empowered teams to self-organize and make decisions, fostering an environment of trust and transparency.

Led Agile transformation efforts across engineering, product, and growth teams, driving adoption of Scrum processes. Facilitated training sessions for teams and business units to ensure a smooth transition to Agile methodologies.

Guided teams through the implementation of Agile practices, coaching them to improve their Scrum processes and outcomes. Worked closely with senior leadership to align development work with business priorities, using Azure DevOps to track and report on progress.

Cultivated strong relationships with key clients, working with sporting organizations to drive strategic initiatives and product adoption. Managed the client engagement process, ensuring smooth integration and timely delivery of projects to meet customer expectations.

Led Agile transformation initiatives, coaching teams on Scrum practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Facilitated key Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning, to ensure project success and team alignment.

Developed and pitched strategic content marketing solutions to clients, expanding the company's client base and exceeding revenue targets. Led market research initiatives to identify new capabilities, innovations, and partnerships to drive business growth.

Managed over 100 client accounts, generating $2.4 million annually, by driving sales, fostering relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of client strategies. Led strategic discussions with clients to understand their business needs, tailoring solutions to help achieve their objectives.

Oversaw project management and streamlined workflows to improve efficiency across the team. Built action plans, timelines, and processes to drive successful project delivery and meet key performance metrics.

Grade: Honors

Graduated with Honors in May 2007, with an emphasis in English. Studied education theories and practices, preparing for a career in teaching and educational leadership.