Project Management & Methodologies

Project Management Excellence

I specialize in project and program management for deeply technical problems, developing efficient processes that measure success and enable teams to deliver consistently. My approach combines technical expertise with systematic methodologies to drive results across complex, cross-functional initiatives.

My Project Management Philosophy

Process-Driven Excellence: Great products come from great processes. By designing and implementing efficient workflows that teams can follow consistently, we deliver high-quality results repeatedly and predictably.

Technical Understanding: My background in video technology and software development provides insight into the technical challenges teams face. I don't just manage projects—I understand the technical details that make them successful.

Data-Driven Decisions: Measuring what matters and using those insights to guide continuous improvement. From development velocity to product performance, data informs prioritization and process optimization.

Core Methodologies & Practices

Agile Implementation

• Process Design: Creating custom agile workflows tailored to specific team needs
• Sprint Planning: Structuring sprints that balance technical debt with new feature development
• Retrospectives: Facilitating sessions that drive meaningful process improvements
• Velocity Tracking: Measuring and optimizing team productivity over time

Release Management

• Release Coordination: Managing complex releases across multiple teams and systems
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential issues before they impact delivery
• Communication Planning: Ensuring stakeholders are informed throughout the release process
• Post-Mortem Analysis: Learning from each release to improve future performance

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Stakeholder Alignment: Ensuring product, engineering, and business teams share common goals
• Communication Frameworks: Creating channels for transparent information flow
• Escalation Paths: Defining clear processes for resolving blockers
• Team Empowerment: Creating environments where teams can make decisions and take ownership

Project Lifecycle Management

Conception to Reality

I guide projects through every phase, from initial concept to successful launch and beyond:

1. Requirements Capture: Working with product and engineering to capture, communicate, and prioritize technical requirements
2. Planning & Design: Creating detailed project plans that account for technical complexity and business objectives
3. Execution & Monitoring: Tracking progress, identifying blockers, and ensuring teams have what they need to succeed
4. Launch & Delivery: Coordinating releases and ensuring smooth transitions to production
5. Measurement & Improvement: Analyzing outcomes and implementing continuous improvements

Technical Project Management

My approach to technical projects goes beyond traditional project management:

• Technical Understanding: I speak the language of both product and engineering teams
• Process Optimization: I design workflows that respect technical constraints while enabling efficient delivery
• Quality Focus: I never compromise on technical excellence for the sake of speed
• Risk Management: I anticipate technical challenges and plan for them proactively

Measuring Success

Velocity & Performance Metrics

I implement frameworks to measure and improve development velocity across the entire lifecycle:

• Cycle Time: Tracking how long it takes to move work from start to finish
• Lead Time: Measuring the time from idea to deployment
• Team Velocity: Monitoring team capacity and output trends
• Quality Metrics: Tracking defect rates and user satisfaction

Continuous Improvement

I believe that the best processes are always evolving:

• Regular Reviews: Conducting periodic assessments of process effectiveness
• Feedback Loops: Creating channels for team input on process improvements
• Best Practice Sharing: Documenting and sharing successful approaches across teams
• Adaptation: Adjusting methodologies based on team needs and project requirements

Key Achievements in Project Management

Complex Technical Projects

• Video Delivery Optimization: Led the technical project management for Vimeo's video delivery systems, balancing performance with cost optimization
• Live Product Integration: Managed the integration of Livestream into Vimeo's platform, coordinating multiple teams and technical systems
• API Product Launch: Directed the launch of Livestream's first public-facing API, from requirements through client integration

Process Improvement

• Agile Implementation: Designed and implemented agile processes that improved team delivery and predictability
• Documentation Systems: Created comprehensive documentation frameworks that reduced onboarding time and improved knowledge sharing
• Communication Frameworks: Developed cross-team communication structures that reduced misunderstandings and improved coordination

Quality & Excellence

• Testing Frameworks: Built quality assurance processes that ensured product excellence across multiple releases
• Automation Strategy: Designed automation tools that improved testing efficiency and coverage
• Risk Management: Implemented processes that identified and mitigated potential issues before they impacted delivery

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools

• Agile & Scrum: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Asana
• Release Management: GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines
• Documentation: Wiki systems, knowledge bases, process documentation
• Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, video conferencing

Technical Understanding

• Video Technologies: Streaming protocols, encoding, CDN optimization
• API Development: RESTful APIs, developer documentation
• Software Development: Git, version control, branching strategies
• Quality Assurance: Testing frameworks, automation tools, metrics

My Approach to Blocker Resolution

I excel at identifying and resolving obstacles to project execution:

1. Early Detection: Implementing systems to catch potential issues before they become blockers
2. Root Cause Analysis: Understanding the underlying causes of obstacles
3. Stakeholder Coordination: Bringing the right people together to resolve issues
4. Process Improvement: Learning from each blocker to prevent similar issues in the future

"Great projects come from great processes. By combining technical expertise with systematic methodologies, teams can create amazing products consistently and predictably."