Roy Monica

I started my career in software development working on tax and accounting applications, Unix kernel and device driver development, and then was a principal engineer with Andersen Consulting. Bored, I began to gravitate towards process improvement efforts after studying various methodologies, I got my PMP certification after I became frustrated with my Project Manager. I started my own company "filling in" while executive vacancies could be filled, specializing in project and organizational turnarounds. During this time, I worked on CMM L5 verification  and software configuration management with Lockheed Martin. I then implemented ISO certification as IT Director of Hitachi and then lead the initial Agile transformation effort at Sprint, where I was brought in to save a large failing project. I came to Amazon in August 2011. I started coaching teams within my own organization and formed the Amazon Global Coaching Program to help other teams with process improvements. Since then the Coaching program has met with hundreds of teams across Amazon. Over time I earned my Certified Scrum Master certification, Certified Scrum Professional-SM, Certified Product Owner and Certified Scrum Professional-PO.