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Dedicated to delivering value via an Agile Mindset.

Terence Lonsdale

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Value Through Agile Advocate

Product Owner | Program Manager | Scrum Master

solutionist: a solver of problems; especially: one who makes a practice or occupation of solving puzzles
— merriam-webster.com

I've been utilizing Agile practices on my programs for over 12 years and really enjoy mentoring others on their agile mindset journey through doing, not just talking.   

 

I lean into technology and tools to help organize the work, but it's the team made up of unique cross functional individuals that ultimately deliver the solution making the program successful.


Motto: Every problem has at least one great solution. 

 

I relish the challenge of working with organizations to quantify problems and formulate optimal solutions. 

I use a fact based approach to tackling projects and problems at work and home. My greatest joy, other than my kids, is all the great people I've had an opportunity to work with in delivering amazing solutions.


Over 25 Years Experience Delivering Outstanding Solutions to Great Organizations.

 
 

When you have eliminated the possible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - The Sign Of The Four, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

 
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Resume


 

Indigo Parrot LLC > Boston | Jun2019 – Present

Senior Agilest

Assisting individuals, Teams and businesses with their Agile needs. Spearhead shift to new board-based backlog and task planning tool utilizing Agile principles. Lead company-wide development of phase gate product process based on Lean principles. Co-lead vendor selection program for app development possibility for a small startup.


Left Field Labs as Contractor to Google > Boston | Oct2018 – Jun2019

Senior Product Manager

Guiding multinational team in setting up an Agile framework for the development of an internal events application. Lead story development, team logistics, and workshop planning.


Brightcove > Boston | Oct2017 – Aug2018

Senior Agile Delivery Program Manager

Delivered a global fixed time / fixed price program to provide video backbone services for a new kids videos and games app.

 

Our component of the overall solution comprised of a number of pieces including providing client ingestion services, Brightcove video storage and distribution platform (Video Cloud), manipulation of metadata via a custom solution including a custom UI, integration with user / subscriber management and billing systems and an outbound GraphQL API to app for consumption of data. We also provided an integration to a large telco in region for subscriber billing and server to server integration between subscriber platform and analytics platforms Kochava & Clevertap.

 

The client team started out as a handful of very determined people in a startup like environment nested inside a global organization. At completion of of the first phase of the program, client had over a 100 resources involved including both their team members and all the vendors. Our team, using Agile process and guidelines was able to efficiently grow to continue to support client as their needs increased.

 

The program successfully delivered apps to Philippines and Singapore, with delivery being on time, on budget and with a very satisfied client. The Client at completion of original SOW, signed up for a second phase of work, increasing the size and scope of work for our team. A strong testament to our teams original success.


AMICA Insurance > Rhode Island | Apr2017 – Oct2017

Senior Program Manager

Embedded the Agile mindset, while continuous delivering new value to Amica and its customers.

  • Program Managed a business-critical React website, React Native app and backend system refresh involving 145 team members, 8 Scrum teams and 4 different consulting vendors

  • Developed teams comfortable with Agile methodologies, by provided training and demonstrating Agile best practices, while mentoring on JIRA tool usage.


Appalachian Mountain Club > Boston | Sep2016 – Apr2017

Agile-Scrum Project Manager

Improved project visibility, communication and effectiveness across organization.

  • Setup and enabled JIRA for entire AMC organization

  • Provided Agile project management and Scrum Master support and guidance as needed


SELLBEE > Boston / LA | Aug2015 – Apr2017

Founder

Co-founder of a programmatic marketing and video startup aimed at growing businesses seeking to enlarging their customer base through digital video marketing.


DataXu > Boston | Sep2012 – Jul2015

Engagement Manager

Delivered complex programmatic marketing solutions using Agile development methodology to DataXu’s top clients.

  • Enabled millions in new ad spend for DataXu from DCO project with German automotive company

  • Managed on-boarding of DataXu’s largest video ad client

  • Saved Vodafone UK an estimated $1 million a year in wasted ad spend by delivering new mixed marketing analytics tool

  • Expanded DX ad platform into Brazil by on boarding first Brazilian client

 

Skills, Languages & More

Certifications

  • SAFe Agilist Certified 2020

  • Certified Scrum Master,

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt,

  • DataXu DSP Platform,

  • Siebel Enterprise

Knowledge Areas

  • Agile

  • Scrum

  • SAFe

  • Program Management (via PMI)

  • SAAS

  • Brightcove Video Cloud

  • RTB

  • DSP

  • DMP

  • SSP

  • Mobile Apps

  • Mobile ecosystems

  • Video advertising

  • Display advertising

  • Mobile advertising

  • Video storage and distribution

  • React & React Native

  • Retirement planning and 401k

  • Crypto Currencies

Agile Tools

  • HP Octane

  • JIRA Agile

  • JIRA Kanban,

  • Atlassian Confluence

  • Microsoft Project

  • Trello

  • Basecamp

  • Smartsheets

  • Slack


Digital Marketing

  • DataXu DSP Platform

  • Google AdWords

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Google Data Studio

  • DoubleClick


Other Platforms and Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Premier Pro

  • Cognos

  • Financial Force

  • GoodData

  • Google Calendar

  • Google Docs

  • Google Domain Manager

  • Google Hangouts

  • Google Sheets

  • Google Slides

  • GoToMeeting

  • iMovie

  • Microstrategy

  • MS Office

  • MS Sharepoint

  • OneNote

  • Peoplesoft

  • Postman

  • Salesforce

  • Siebel Enterprise

  • Square Space

  • Stripe

  • Visio

 
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Testimonials

It was a pleasure to work with Terence and watch a true professional who is highly skilled at his craft. Terence was tasked with taking a 140 year old organization with very little structure around it’s development process and implement Agile, JIRA and SCRUM. He didn’t just come in a solve problems but took the time to understand a very complex technical stack, how the business works and what drives success from an organizational perspective. His impact on the AMC will be felt for many years to come. In addition to the many great professional qualities he offers; Terence is a joy to work, fosters positive discussions and is always ready to lend a hand any way he can. I highly recommend Terence and look forward to working with him on future projects.
— Mark Abber
I have worked with several analysts/project managers throughout my career. Terence was substantially better than all of them. As a contributor, he has tremendous attention to detail and great project management skills. He always keeps the schedule, scope, budget and risk on the radar screen when considering any decisions. As a supervisor, he is a great mentor and coach. He ensured that I get the input and feedback required to increase my productivity and assist my career development. I recommend anyone to work with him.
— Jayson Saba

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