STEPHEN D. RITCHIE

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sritchie

SUMMARY

Senior Engineering Leader with experience in software development across IT financial
systems, enterprise software, logistics software, and commercial SaaS platforms. Proven track
record in leading technical and cultural transformations, specializing in agile-lean
methodologies, coaching, mentoring, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Known for
delivering large enterprise software solutions and leading critical turnaround projects.

EDUCATION

George Washington University, Washington, DC
Coursework towards M.S., Project Management, 1999-2003

California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, CA
B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1984-1986

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
B.A., Chemistry, 1981-1984

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sritchie/details/education

CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, since 2002
• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Scaled Agile
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Scrum Alliance
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Scrum Alliance
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sritchie/details/certifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DaySmart Software, Ann Arbor, MI
Vice President of Engineering (Aug 2020 – Nov 2023)
Led engineering efforts, overseeing software delivery management and implementing Agile methodologies. Achievements include a 30% increase in issue throughput and a 24.6% reduction in AWS costs.

Winmore, San Francisco, CA
Vice President of Engineering (Jun 2016 – Aug 2020)
Standardized development competencies and led the company’s pivot into the CPG vertical. Relocated to the Netherlands to establish a European development center.

Sapient Global Markets, Arlington, VA
Senior Manager, Program Management (Apr 2015 – Jun 2016)
Served as Enterprise-wide Agile Coach, significantly improving release velocity and feature delivery for Fannie Mae’s loan delivery system.

Excella Consulting, Arlington, VA
Managing Consultant (Sept 2009 – Apr 2015)
Turnaround specialist and Agile Coach across several financial technology programs. Led Agile Transformations, significantly improving client operational efficiency and software delivery quality.

iDS Tech Inc., Rosslyn, VA
Senior Programmer (Mar 2009 – Oct 2009)
Directed development of iFramework versions 5.0 and 5.1, focusing on ASP.NET enhancements and continuous integration.

Brabeion Software Corporation, Reston, VA
Director of Engineering (May 2006 – Jan 2009)
Managed on-shore and off-shore developer teams, leading significant software releases and implementing critical technical solutions.

CoSolutions Inc., Reston, VA
Senior Consultant (Nov 2005 – May 2006)
Designed and developed e-Agent’s next-generation web application, overseeing off-shore developers and ensuring project success.

Self-Employed/Contractor, Greater DC Area
Software Engineer (Mar 2003 – Nov 2005)
Developed key modules for the CricketBox e-discovery product and managed software development projects for clients like Sallie Mae, Pfizer, and the Graduate Management Admission Council.

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PUBLICATIONS

Pro .NET Best Practices (Apress 2011), Stephen D. Ritchie, ISBN 978-1430240235. A guide for .NET software teams on Agile engineering practices.

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4302-4024-2

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Organizer, DC Alt .Net (Sep 2012 – Sep 2015)

TEACHING AND TRAINING

• Delivered and co-trained multiple certified ScrumMaster® and Scrum Developer training courses.
• Agile Software Engineering training for technical teams.
• Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (Summer 2003).

SKILLS

• Languages and Technologies: .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, T-SQL, PL/SQL, ASP.NET MVC, NHibernate, jQuery.
• Server Products: SQL Server, Oracle RDBMS, Microsoft IIS.
• Cloud Providers: Heroku, AWS
• Development Tools: Visual Studio, SQL Server Enterprise Manager, Oracle Developer, ERwin, NAnt, NUnit, xUnit.net, NDbUnit, RhinoMocks, Moq, SVN, MS Visual SourceSafe, Cruise Control .NET, TeamCity.

REFERENCES

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sritchie/details/recommendations

Available upon request.