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JOSEPH W. KESTEL, PMP
Denver, CO – 80230 – 651.246.3834 – joekestel@aim.com - LinkedIn
CERTIFIED IT PROJECT MANAGER
IT CONSULTING ~ INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ~ PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Project Implementation
Agile Development
Data Analytics
Data Warehouses
Middle Tier Solutions
Mobile Application
Development
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Process Improvement
End User Training
Analytical, results-driven IT professional with 15+ years of experience in project and
program management with consulting across multiple industries including finance,
legal, retail, healthcare, insurance, and agri-business.
Skilled problem-solver with an aptitude for streamlining and improving processes.
Established history of success through a combination of project management tools,
structured methodologies, identification of key resource needs, and development of
controls to mitigate risks.
Collaborative leader proficient in developing strong client relationships, promoting
team building, and providing training on best practices.
Deliver specialized results that further business objectives with a time-based and
financially conscious execution.
BENCHMARKS & MILESTONES
 Managed multiple project teamsthrough successful client transitionsfrom non-Agile to Agile methodology using
Scale Agile Framework(SAFe).
 Developed an Informatica Data Warehouse to supplydata via new web application for a propertyresearch business
division.
 Improved processes for greater throughput and faster integration for an international businesswith data centers
operatingon a global level in countries such as Russia, Bosnia, Romania, China, Australia, Brazil, and Spain.
 Combined Lean, Crystal, Scrum, XP Agile, and SAFe best practices for superior development and delivery.
 Managed financialsof multi-million dollar programsof over 60+ resources.
 Created a process roadmap and project management workflow outline to be used as a guide for future integration
efforts, which increased efficiency and profitabilityby10% at a cost savings of over 3 million dollars.
CAREER PROGRESSION
THREEBRIDGE SOLUTIONS Minneapolis, MN Sep 2015-Present
SENIOR PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGER CONSULTANT
Manage a portfolio of small- to medium-sized Agile projectsfor the Government ProgramsePMO of client Express
ScriptsInternational, with responsibilityfor expertlytransitioning project teamsfrom standard waterfall development
methodsto Agile methodology.
 Project Management: Created project Cost Plans, high-level schedules, and resource plans to supplement non-
agile and agile projects.
 Training & Leadership: Coached a team of developers, architects, designers, and businessowners, in partnership
with the assigned ScrumMaster, on Agile and SAFe practiceswith a focus on the tools and disciplinesneeded to
improve the development process, achieve the shortest sustainable lead time, and provide the best qualityand
value to the client.
 Process Improvement: As an integral part of the Project Improvement Teams(PIT), evaluated Agile program
processes, tools, templates,and leadership techniquestoidentifyareas of opportunityand increase performance
and efficiency.

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CAREER PROGRESSION (CONT.)
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONS Teaneck, NJ Aug 2013-Sep 2015
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GROUP & COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY VERTICALS
Utilized Agile practicesand SAFe Agile disciplinesto manage projects and implement time-sensitive technology
solutions for clientsincluding Manpower Group, CBRE, and Target Corporation. Forged strong client relationshipsas
the primarycontact responsible for diplomaticcommunication and timelydecision-making.
 Project Management: Coordinated teamsof architects, analyticsspecialists, infrastructure resources,database
analysts,API developers, and testersto analyze businessneedsand implement solutions. Collaborated with
executive management teams. Managed systemsinstallationsand configurations to ensure seamlesstransitions.
 Data Warehousing: Developed a fully-functional Informatica Data Warehouse and web application on a compact
deliveryschedule, a solution which allowed client searchesto be completed in half the time, yield twice the relevant
information, and be saved and exported to spreadsheetsfor analysis.
 Process Improvement: Created cutting-edge analyticssolution that improved search capabilitiesand increased
ManpowerGroup revenuesby $20 million per year. Drove process improvements that reduced one Target
warehouse implementation cost by $250,000 and deliveryschedule by one month, with a subsequent warehouse
implementation reduced by$500,000 and two months.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING  Minneapolis, MN May 2009-Jul 2013
PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER
Provided consultingand comprehensive Agile project management servicesfor Cenex Harvest States(CHS), Best Buy,
MoneyGram International, Health Partners,3M, and Thomson Reuters. Developed close professional relationshipswith
clientsin order to provide specialized results and products.
 Process Improvement: Developed tools and templatesto better manage and monitor risks associated with new
web application development, which produced time-savingresultsof two hours per week for each of the twelve
project managers.
 Training & Leadership: Led teamsof project managersand ScrumMasters. Acted as a liaison between IT
personnel and clients. Created and conducted Agile trainingprogram for international and domesticaudiences
associated with Thomson Reuters’s Agile worldwide launch, consistingof multiple training sessionseach exceeding
200 participants.
Excelled in additional project management roles for Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (2008–2009), Educational
Credit Management Corporation (2006–2008), Ameriprise Financial (2005–2007), GMAC-RFC (2003), and Target
Corporation (2001-2004).
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) | Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) | Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Rally, JIRA, Version One, Team Foundation Server, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office Suite, HP PPM