Dan Alcalde

Implemented executive-level Agile processes aligning value streams across teams, increasing organizational transparency by 30%. Improved R&D delivery cadence, reducing average sprint cycle time by 25%.

Launched 6 Growth & Revenue teams using Agile frameworks, accelerating time-to-market by 40%. Facilitated workshops on Agile estimation and Lean practices, increasing delivery predictability by 35%.

Established the first process-oriented Agile coaching role, aligning team structures with evolving business goals. Implemented company OKRs, improving alignment and transparency.

Customized Agile and Lean processes to increase team efficiency, leading to a 30% reduction in delivery times. Optimized company-wide OKRs, reducing complexity by 50% and improving transparency and alignment.

Coached product teams in Agile best practices, increasing sprint success rate by 30%. Aligned product development with corporate strategy, eliminating bottlenecks and improving time-to-market by 25%.

Implemented and enforced processes across multiple technology and business teams.

Helped clients implement and tune agile methodologies to suit their development needs.

Introduced agile methodology and best practices to the multimedia development team.

Acted as the primary liaison between the editorial, business, and technology teams.

Managed the requirements, scope, and implementation of editorially driven software projects such as online coverage of the 2008 Elections and the 2008 Olympic Games.

Certified Scrum Master certification from ScrumAlliance in 2009.

Attended City University of New York, Hunter College.

Attended New York University.

Completed Learn to Code in Python and Backend Engineering courses in 2025.