Tavon Manning
@tavonmanning
I am a Certified Scrum Master and systems engineer delivering program management, software engineering, and data-driven solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a systems engineer and certified Scrum Master with a Master of Science in Software Engineering and a background in electrical engineering. I lead technical teams, facilitate PI planning and sprint ceremonies, and calculate velocity and capacity to drive predictable delivery.
I have held senior systems engineering and program management roles across DoD and commercial environments, implementing cloud solutions, data modeling, automation, and integration strategies. I apply process improvement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure requirements are translated into reliable implementations.
I hold DAWIA Level II PM credentials and a Certified Scrum Master certification, and I am experienced with AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Jira/Confluence, and a broad software and electrical toolset. I seek opportunities to lead cross-functional teams, modernize systems, and deliver measurable program outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scrum Master
Belay Technologies
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Facilitated daily stand-ups for two technical teams, led sprint planning, retrospectives and quarterly Program Increment Planning, and presented plans and daily progress to stakeholders to improve team cadence.
Senior Systems Engineer/Thread Lead
Belay Technologies
Jun 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Led stakeholder and developer discussions to define requirements and interfaces, managed data flow integrations and documentation, and validated system solutions across phases to ensure data integrity.
Business Process Engineer / Scrum Master
Masterpeace Solutions
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)
Coordinated multiple project teams to implement process modernization, led standups, sprint planning and backlog grooming, and implemented Risk Management Frameworks to ensure compliance.
Sr. Systems Engineer / Data Modeler
Masterpeace Solutions
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Provided systems engineering and data modeling for cloud environments, developed relational models for cloud databases, and guided security and compliance integration to improve data discovery and scalability.
Program Manager / Systems Engineer
Department of Defense
Dec 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Managed program cost, schedule and performance baselines, created BOEs and charters, and optimized funding and registration processes to improve program efficiency.
Electrical Engineer
Henry Adams, LLC
Dec 2015 - Jul 2016 (7 months)
Collected site data and designed voice/data and lighting distributions using Microstation and Revit, selected equipment per specifications, and calculated lighting and power requirements.
Graduate Project
Towson University
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 (7 months)
Developed an Android app for teachers to store and modify student statistics, implemented Java and Android ADT UI, produced test cases, and presented findings to faculty.
Systems Engineer
Motorola Solutions
Dec 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Performed site surveys and equipment configuration, produced BOMs and schematics, and configured switches and UPSs to support project deployments.
IT Systems Engineer
USSI Technologies
Jul 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 6 months)
Prepared construction and IT connectivity documents, designed schematics for voice/data connections, updated equipment lists, and managed project risks and presentations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Towson University
Master of Science, Software Engineering
Grade: 3.272
Completed Master of Science in Software Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.272 in August 2015.
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Completed Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in May 2011.
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Software and tools used professionally
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