Kent Jones
@kentjones
Senior Release Train Engineer and Agile leader driving cross-team delivery and process improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior Release Train Engineer and Agile leader with extensive experience scaling Agile across programs and value streams, coaching Scrum Masters and Product Owners, and running ART ceremonies from PI Planning to Inspect & Adapt. I combine hands-on facilitation, metrics-driven management, and active security-cleared program delivery to increase team productivity while maintaining high quality.
I have led multiple ARTs and launched the first Agile Release Train for a major contract, acted as a program manager for large-scale community projects, and served as a Navy officer and decorated pilot. I deliver clear roadmaps, stakeholder-aligned priorities, and continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and value stream mapping.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Release Train Engineer
Synergy
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Servant leader for ARTs who removed impediments, facilitated PI Planning and ART ceremonies, created roadmaps, tracked ART metrics, and increased team productivity while maintaining low defect counts.
Release Train Engineer
DCS
Mar 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Led 14 teams across 2 ARTs supporting a US Navy program, founded the first ART from conception to operation, optimized value flow for flight testing, and coached scrum masters and product owners.
Program Manager
Sunriver Management
Jul 2013 - Feb 2020 (6 years 7 months)
One of four program managers for a 2,500-home community who managed vendor contracts, budgets, schedules, inspections, and stakeholder negotiations to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Planned, organized, and taught classroom courses as a college adjunct professor, developing curriculum and delivering instruction to undergraduate students.
Lead Flight Test Engineer
DCS
Jan 2007 - Jul 2010 (3 years 6 months)
Led flight test engineering for datalink updates, managed delivery to customers worldwide, and provided on-site customer support for system integration and testing.
Officer / Pilot
United States Navy
Dec 1997 - Dec 2006 (9 years)
Served as a decorated Navy officer and pilot, acted as recognized instructor across multiple squadrons, and led training and operational missions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Utah
Bachelor's degree, Aerial Photography / Cartography
Earned a bachelor's degree with honors in Aerial Photography / Cartography from the University of Utah.
Southern Utah University
Master of Science, Unknown
Completed a Master of Science degree and was recognized as Graduate Student of the Year at Southern Utah University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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