Harold Brangman

Harold Brangman has an extensive IT background starting as a software developer and most recently as Lead Business Analyst responsible for requirements management on government cybersecurity project. His experience includes requirements gathering, SharePoint development and administration, and systems development life cycle (SDLC) management. Most recently, he has worked within US federal agencies to identify, establish and promote governance for the release and sustainment of enterprise systems and the adoption of Agile methodologyeasuring IT productivity.

Originally introduced to and adopted the agile Feature Driven Development (FDD) methodology in 2007 while the IT Project Manager on a Department of Defense contract and became a Certified Scrum Master in 2009. He believes that in today's fast pace and ever evolving IT environment, agile is the ideal methodolgy for meeting the demands for faster and flexible development of intelligent business systems. The biggest challenge will be sustaining these systems over time.

During his career as consultant, developer, technical lead and IT project manager he repeatedly delivered innovative and functionally sound solutions on-time to satisfied clients on multiple private and public sector projects. He has years of experience as an instructor leading professional training seminars as well at private and community colleges.