~MIchael Mercer, T-Mobile
You have revolutionized my life, I am so happy at work now that I am using agile!
Mara Tallman – WA State Department Of Licensing
Joseph was a project manager on a key strategic initiative in which I was the sponsor. He demonstrated a high degree of commitment and ingenuity in dealing with a complex web application with tight schedules and budget.
I found Joseph to easily engage with a broad spectrum of individuals with a good balance of assertiveness and nurturing. I would welcome an opportunity to work with Joseph in the future.
John J Wagner, Vice President Provider Strategy, The Regence Group
I had the pleasure to team up with Joseph few years back. We worked together to implement Agile software development in a large scale project for a big corporate company. I have learned a lot from him about Agile and project management and I can strongly recommend him. I am able to provide more detailed feedback if needed. Lior Zadok
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Lior Zadok, Lead Software Developer, HP
Joseph is one of those rare PM’s who consistently brings a proactive energy to the project and can think strategically as well as tactically. His help was integral to our success with Regence’s first efforts to bring greater transparency to healthcare costs and quality and in the development of web features that are now considered market leading. Blending a facility for deep thinking and sensitivity to stakeholder management with a practical approach to Agile development, Joseph would be on my short list for any project team I was putting together.
Trux Dole, Web Producer, The Regence Group
“I attended a presentation Joseph gave at a project management conference (Project World 2009), “Integrating Agile in Waterfall World’, and found this knowledge of agile methodology and the challenges using it in a ‘multicultural’ project management world on the mark. His presentation content and style was down to earth and honest about the challenges and successes in using agile and waterfall methodologies together. If you want the real deal on how to make these two worlds work together for you, I recommend contacting Joseph.”
Maryann Burns, Senior Project Director, Travelers Insurance
“I worked with Joseph as a sponsor of the Agile working Group at Regence. His outgoing and friendly personality makes him very approachable. He has considerable expertise managing agile software development efforts and proactively shares that knowledge with each personal interaction, via blog posts, and external speaking engagements.”
Mark Jackson, Sales & Underwriting Application Delivery, Regence
“Joseph took on a leadership role in promoting project management best practices throughout our organization. His efforts are a key reason for the continued success and growth of our Project Management Office.”
Joshua Burgin, Senior Manager, IT Projects, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
“I had the immense pleasure of managing the second phase of the Transparency Web Tools Project that Joseph had successfully implemented. Joseph is a consummate professional. He is incredibly effective at meeting deliverables, managing his teams to produce, while also mentoring them in a manner that allows knowledge and process retention behaviors. I would highly recommend Joseph both as a skilled senior project manager and also as an amazingly effective Agile mentor and trainer.”
CJ Miller, Project Manager, Regence
“In my projects with Joseph I have seen him continuously improve his craft into what I like to think of as a well-balanced triptych.
On the left: Focus and priorities, never losing sight of what needs to be done first to keep us moving forward, and to make that progress visible to stakeholders.
On the right: Humor and a positive outlook, understanding the balance between work and life, and seeing to those needs by spreading the work, finding people, adjusting scope, and lending a hand.
And in the center: A firm understanding of the results that will provide the value the company is looking for, never losing sight of the reasons for a project while attending to the everyday efforts of managing that project.
All three neatly framed with his understanding of the company’s organization and the flexibility that comes from his deep expertise in agile project management.
This makes working with Joseph an energetic, and valuable, pleasure.”
Arnoud Otte, Solutions Engineer, The Regence Group
“I worked with Joseph at Regence Group in Seattle, he is the best PM I have ever worked with, the way he approaches the problems and to deal with them is exceptional.
He is so friendly and he goes outside his boundaries to resolve a problem which is exceptional. the way he handles the issues is magnificent, with his PM experience in Agile any project will be a success.”
Manish Gupta, Sr. Systems Analyst, Freelance
“Joseph’s work on the migration to the main campus was instrumental in getting in done right and with minimal down time. I’ve never worked with a better project manager.”
Oscar McBride, Systems Administrator, FHCRC
“Joseph is one of the best project managers I have ever worked with.He is a very good mentor and an excellent Agile coach. He always helps team in resolving complex issues and provides great support and motivation to reach project goals. He is always approachable and a very pleasing personality to work with.
If given an opportunity,I will be happy to work with him again.”
NageshwaraKumar Potukuchi, Sr. JavaCAPS / SOA Consultant
“Joseph is an exceptionally strong project manager, well-versed in Agile methods and practices. He has the ability to draw all project participants into the project in positive, collaborative ways that ensure successful deliveries and conclusions. Joseph’s experience and knowledge of the various agile practices position him to be successful in any project management situation. I have no doubt that he would be a welcome and positive addition to any organization.”
David Bostock, Delivery Manager, EPMO, Regence
“Joseph led our FHCRC (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) project team through myriad details to assure there were no issues that feel between the cracks. His foresight was invaluable to making sure we reached our deadline on time and on budget.”
Bev Silver, Cancer Prevention Program Resources Manager, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
“I worked with Joseph on a large federal mandate project at Regence were he served as the Lead PM. He is a great Project Manager. Joseph has extensive knowledge of Predictive and Agile methodologies, provided mentor-ship and training to his peers. He was accountable and reliable. I would be delighted to work on any project with Joseph again.”
John Coutu, EPMO, Sr Project Manger III, The Regence Group
“Joseph is a highly skilled Agile Project Manager who keeps talented, high energy teams motivated and goal directed. His breadth of knowledge ranges from the low level technical to the high level member experience, an invaluable characteristic that ensures consistent delivery of working solutions.”
Scott Clancy, Lead Data Modeler, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
“I had the opportunity to work with Joseph on large Mandate projects at Regence. Joseph is an intelligent, high organized, results driven project manager. His projects are highly visible and have rigid deadlines. Joseph has excellent project management skills combined with a calm management style which allows him to consistently and successfully deliver his timely results. He is a pleasure to work with and would be an asset to any organization.”
Nancy Cushman, Sr. Financial Analyst, The Regence Group
“Joseph is a remarkably proactive and adaptable manager, highly expert in Agile project management, decisive yet approachable. A team with Joseph’s leadership will have fewer impediments and less friction in their progress than they would with almost any manager I have worked under.”
Bradford Hull, Release Engineer, Consultant
“Joseph is a valued partner who consistently produces results and builds strong relationships with peer teams.”
Jim Lotterer, Lead Data Security Analyst, The Regence Group
“I’ve worked with Joseph on a couple of different projects at Regence. I’ve always found Joseph to be a well organized, clear and effective communicator, who does an excellent job leading his projects. He has also taken a leadership role in helping the EPMO adjust to agile technologies, which has been extremely valuable. If you are looking for a great PM with Agile experience, Joseph’s is an EXCELLENT candidate!”
Matt Henson, Sr. Project Manager, The Regence Group
“I worked with Joseph on the HIPAA 5010 project for Regence. I found Joseph’s Agile knowledge vast and a great help in getting me more knowledgeable on Agile methodologies and tools. Joseph’s attitude was always upbeat and he always brought a level of professionalism that was greatly appreciated in a complex and large project. He kept the balls up in the air and moving. I highly recommend Joseph.”
Michael Reynolds, Senior Solutions Engineer, Regence
“I had the opportunity to meet Joseph at the Project World Congress in Anaheim in 2009. I can tell that he is a knowledgeable and passionate Program Manager practitioner. Joseph is willing to share his knowledge on Project and Program Management techniques. Joseph is a great communicator and know how to manage project teams. Joseph will be a valuable asset for any Program Management group. I hold Joseph in the highest regard and gladly work with him in any capacity.”
Conrado Morlan MBA PgMP® PMP® IPMA Level C®, Speaker and Volunteer, PMI
“Joseph blends a detail-oriented approach with a motivational one. When organizational or technical challenges muck with a project’s scope or delivery date, he strives to remove barriers, remind the team of past successes, and keep people headed for the destination.”
Jennifer Scheflen, Web Content Developer/Copywriter, Contractor
“I have worked with Joseph over the past 5+ years. We have been collegues at two different employers. In addition to Joseph’s enthusiasm for process and project management he has continued to demonstrate significant integrity. Joseph is a strong addition to any institution.”
Karyn Payne, MBA, Sr. IT Project Manager, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
“I had the pleasure of working directly with Joseph while at Seitel Leeds & Associates and then working for Joseph when he transitioned to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Joseph is very detail oriented and has the magical gift of being both technical and business savvy. I doubt there is a problem out there that Joseph can’t tackle with success.”
J Pulliam, Practice Manager, Seitel Leeds & Associates
“Joseph is a strong, focused, and thoroughly professional project manager. He communicates very clearly and works well under pressure. He is a delight to work with.”
David Holt, VP Business Development, Seitel Leeds & Associates
