Ingrid Sutherland

After working in Agile environments for nearly seven years it has become like a second skin. It is intrinsic to my nature of “learn as I do”. I have an aptitude for learning quickly and a facility with conveying that knowledge to others in either written or verbal form, at different levels of an organization.  

I am a seasoned team builder and facilitator well versed in the language of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and the use of tools and systems used in project management/product development.  

I have almost 30 years experience in software development, and have held roles in Quality Assurance/testing, technical support, system analysis, and technical writing, customer service and program/project management, as well as assistant to executive level stakeholders in R&D (~4 years). This gives me a unique perspective when working with organizations transitioning to Agile.

My extra-curricular experience includes holding elected local, regional, and statewide offices in Business and Professional Women/WA, organizing and running business round-tables with the Small Business Association, working on a state senatorial campaign, running for public office, and serving three years on a school board. 

Specialties: Herding cats and corralling chaos with diplomacy and flexibility to manage and facilitate deliverables--all while smiling.