Agile Evangelist, Trainer, and Coach
Fort Collins, Colorado Area
- Current
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- Agile Evangelist/Senior Project Manager at DTS Agile, A Division of Data Transfer Solutions
- Agile Evangelist at Chris Spagnuolo's GeoScrum!
- Past
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- GIS Technical Manager at Sanborn
- GIS Manager at TetraTech (formerly TerraLogic GIS)
- Project Manager at ESRI
- Senior GIS Analyst/GIS Technical Lead at Concurrent Technologies Corporation
- GIS Application Support Specialist at PGS
- Marine Geologist at Geoscience Earth & Marine Services
- Oceanographer at Naval Oceanographic Office
- Marine Geologist at KC Offshore
- Contract Marine Geologist at TDI-Brooks, International
- Graphic Designer at National Center for Disability Services
- Marketing Analyst at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
- Marketing Analyst at Backer Spielvogel Bates Advertising
- Marketing Intern at Grey Advertising
- Education
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- Texas A&M University
- Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
- Saint John's University
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Chris Spagnuolo’s Summary
I have been working in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) field for nearly fifteen years. If it involves GIS, I've probably done it...everything from field data collection to large scale enterprise GIS deployments. I've worked with teams of varying sizes and technical ability in a wide variety of roles, from GIS technician to project manager. Over the years, I accumulated a wealth of knowledge from the teams I've worked with. This includes both technical knowledge as well as insights into team dynamics and project management.
Through this experience, I have reached the conclusion that the most effective way to deliver value is by the implementation of agile practices. I believe that allowing talented teams to do what they do best, and removing any impediments to this work is the key to delivering high value, high quality products. I also believe that agile practices provide a collaborative environment that encourages teams to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems. Finally, I believe that the iterative nature of agile practices allows development teams to deliver tested, high quality software to clients on a frequent basis for inspection and acceptance.
To that end, I have adopted the agile practice of Scrum as the methodology of choice for the management of complex software development projects. I believe strongly in the effectiveness of Scrum and have become a Scrum/Agile evangelist.
Chris Spagnuolo’s Specialties:
Agile Practices, Agile Project Management, Certified ScrumMaster, Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS), System Architecture and Design, Database Design, Geospatial Analysis, agile training, agile coaching, agile consulting
Chris Spagnuolo’s Experience
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Agile Evangelist/Senior Project Manager
DTS Agile, A Division of Data Transfer Solutions
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
November 2007 — Present (9 months)
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Agile Evangelist
Chris Spagnuolo's GeoScrum!
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
August 2007 — Present (1 year)
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GIS Technical Manager
Sanborn
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2007 — November 2007 (8 months)
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GIS Manager
TetraTech (formerly TerraLogic GIS)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Software industry)
April 2005 — April 2007 (2 years 1 month)
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Project Manager
ESRI
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
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Senior GIS Analyst/GIS Technical Lead
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Defense & Space industry)
April 2001 — April 2005 (4 years 1 month)
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GIS Application Support Specialist
PGS
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; PGS; Oil & Energy industry)
January 2001 — April 2001 (4 months)
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Marine Geologist
Geoscience Earth & Marine Services
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
September 1999 — January 2001 (1 year 5 months)
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Oceanographer
Naval Oceanographic Office
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Defense & Space industry)
June 1999 — September 1999 (4 months)
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Marine Geologist
KC Offshore
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
June 1997 — June 1999 (2 years 1 month)
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Contract Marine Geologist
TDI-Brooks, International
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
August 1996 — October 1996 (3 months)
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Graphic Designer
National Center for Disability Services
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Graphic Design industry)
March 1992 — August 1993 (1 year 6 months)
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Marketing Analyst
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 1991 — March 1992 (1 year 3 months)
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Marketing Analyst
Backer Spielvogel Bates Advertising
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 1989 — December 1990 (1 year 9 months)
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Marketing Intern
Grey Advertising
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 1987 — March 1989 (1 year 6 months)
Chris Spagnuolo’s Education
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Texas A&M University
MS, Oceanography, 1995 — 1998
Geologic Research Assistant
- Activities and Societies:
- Member Oceanography Graduate Student Council
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Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
BS, Geology, 1993 — 1995
Summa Cum Laude
Earth and Environmental Science Award for Excellence in Geology, 1995- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
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Saint John's University
Marketing 1986 — 1989
- Activities and Societies:
- Athletic scholarships: Swim Team, Water Polo Team
Student Marketing and Advertising National Competition Team
Additional Information
Chris Spagnuolo’s Websites:
Chris Spagnuolo’s Interests:
Agile practices, Scrum, GIS, Organizational patterns
Chris Spagnuolo’s Groups:
Scrum Alliance, Agile Commons, Fort Collins GIS Technology Incubator, Fort Collins Agile Meetup, Agilistas, ArcDevelopers, Colorado GIS Community, Read your GIS blog, Four Hour Work Week Meetup, Inbound Marketing Webinar
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DTS Agile member
Chris Spagnuolo’s Honors:
- First Place, Best Analytical Presentation, Setting Scenic Integrity Objectives for the Tongass National Forest, 26th Annual ESRI User Conference, San Diego, 2006
- First Place, Best Analytical Presentation, Vineyard Site Selection Using Geographic Information Systems, 22nd Annual ESRI User Conference, San Diego, 2002
- Second Place, Best Analytical Application, Using GIS to Ease Encroachment Pressures at U.S. Naval Installations: Marbled Murrelets, 22nd Annual ESRI User Conference, San Diego, 2002
-Earth and Environmental Science Award for Excellence in Geology, Long Island University, Brookville, New York, 1995
Chris Spagnuolo’s Contact Settings
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