About — Werthwhile Solutions

Real-World Experience. No Fluff.

Werthwhile Solutions isn't a large firm with layers of management and junior staff doing the work — it's a focused, personal practice backed by over 25 years of actual IT and delivery experience. When you work with Werthwhile Solutions, you work directly with someone who has done this at every level: from writing COBOL programs and managing enterprise integrations to coaching director-level leadership at Big 4 firms on SAFe agile practices.

That career spans roles as a programmer, business systems analyst, product owner, scrum master, program manager, agile coach, and delivery manager — across energy, logistics, financial services, aerospace, and technology consulting. That breadth means I can understand your situation quickly and bring tested approaches rather than theoretical frameworks.

Alongside consulting, Werthwhile Solutions offers web design and ongoing maintenance for small businesses and organizations that want a clean, professional presence online — built on Hostinger and WordPress.

📍 Maize, KS (Wichita metro)

Career Impact Highlights

$13M+
Value via Ariba automation at Koch Ag & Energy
$1M
Annual savings from tax integration project
33%
Sprint throughput increase at Big 4 accounting firm
67%
Cycle time reduction through BA story-splitting coaching
10+
Scrum teams supported with scaled agile at KBX
25+
Years of progressive IT and delivery experience

Education

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BS, Computer Information Systems
Newman University · Wichita, KS · May 1999
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Adjunct Professor — Computer Information Systems
Newman University · 2000–2002

What I Value in Every Engagement

Honesty over comfortcandid assessments, realistic expectations
Pragmatism over puritywhat works in practice beats textbook frameworks
Clarity over complexityjargon is a sign something isn't understood yet
People over processprocesses serve people, not the other way around

Certifications & Qualifications

Industry-recognized credentials backed by over two decades of hands-on practice.

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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org · April 2019
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master / SA
Scaled Agile Framework · October 2023
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SAFe 6.0 SPC (Program Consultant)
Scaled Agile Framework · June 2024
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BS, Computer Information Systems
Newman University, Wichita KS · 1999
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Adjunct Professor — CIS
Newman University · 2000–2002
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Scrum Practitioner Since 2010
15+ years applied Scrum & agile delivery

Skills & Toolset

Agile & Delivery

ScrumKanbanSAFePI PlanningWSJFMoSCoWCI/CDSprint FacilitationBacklog ManagementLean-Agile

Tools & Platforms

JiraAzure DevOpsConfluenceMiroAha!LeanKitWordPressHostingerWix Studio

Technical Background

HTML/CSS/JSCOBOLJavaC++MaximoAribaBusiness AnalysisSystems Integration

Industries & Domains

Experience spanning large enterprise environments and small business contexts alike.

Energy & Petrochemicals Financial Services & Audit Logistics & Transportation Satellite Communications IT Consulting Software Development Small Business Higher Education

Ready to Put This Experience to Work?

Let's talk about your situation and whether I'm the right fit to help.

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