VINCENT HIGH
Hello there! I'm Vincent, the dreamer turned doer behind Culture + Ops LLC.
Picture a guy who wakes up every day with one goal: to make the workspace not just bearable but actually enjoyable. With a career rooted in Program Management and Agile Coaching, I've turned my passion for fostering great culture and streamlining operations into my life's work. I'm all about teaching, mentoring, and coaching both teams and individuals on the fine art of being efficient, effective, and, let's face it, downright awesome at what they do.
My motto? "The right people doing the right things at the right time" — and yes, I do believe timing is everything, except when it comes to my tea, which is anytime. It's funny how life plays out; I began my career as a Sports Performance Trainer, counting reps and sets, not realizing I would soon be swapping gym shorts for business casual. All it took was the right person offering me the right job, at exactly the right time.
My Experience
From the trenches of project management to the front lines of agile transformation, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Starting as a Business Operations Specialist, I quickly found my callingn in Agile Program Management, where I led teams through the labyrinth of post-sales and solution implementations, overseeing budgets that would make your accountant blush. My knack for cultivating client relationships and driving project revenue by over 30% annually? Just part of my charm. As an Agile Project Manager and Business Analyst, I turned chaos into clarity, managing business proposals that generated upwards of $12M in revenue and negotiating contracts like a seasoned diplomat. And let's not forget my time as an Agile Instructor and Mentor, where I've crafted course material that's as engaging as it is enlightening, for giants like Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
A Few Letters That Mean a Lot
For those who appreciate a good alphabet soup, here's mine: C-OKRP, SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, CSM. Behind each acronym is a story of FAITH, late nights, endless cups of tea, and a pursuit of excellence.
My Past and Present Employers and Clients
● Navy Federal Credit Union
● Capital One
● 5AM Solutions, Inc
● Udacity, Inc
● American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
● US Pharmacopeia
● Pfizer, Inc.
● Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)
● American Chemical Society (ACS)
● Northrop Grumman
● United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
A Global Agile Transformation Leader & Coach
In a nutshell, I'm your go-to for navigating the complexities of technology and large-scale Agile adoption. My expertise spans strategy, operations, consulting, and, importantly, continuous improvement. I've shaped high-performance teams across the globe, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion every step of the way.
Guiding teams through the adoption of Scaled Agile practices, implementing automated intake processes, and leading strategic diversity initiatives are just a few highlights. Whether it's tackling Cyber Security challenges at Capital One or empowering the next generation of Agile practitioners, my journey is all about making a lasting impact.
Words That Warm My Sarcastic Heart
"Vincent doesn't just lead; he listens, learns, and then lifts us to new heights. His insights have transformed our approach, making Agile not just a methodology but a mindset."
— PCI Team Lead
"Under Vincent's leadership, our team has not only expanded its knowledge base but has redefined what it means to deliver with agility and purpose."
— Senior Director, Cyber Governance & Risk
Ready to Transform Your World?
If you're looking for a blend of strategy, sarcasm, and success, you've found your match. Because in the end, it's all about making the majority of our time at work not just productive but profoundly satisfying.
Welcome to the future of work, where efficiency meets efficacy, and a dash of humor makes it all worthwhile.
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