Theresa McFarlane

“I have recently submitted a nomination for Theresa to serve on the Scrum Alliance Board of Directors and I also highly recommend her for agile roles in complex environments that can benefits from the guidance of an experience Agile Coach. Theresa continuously demonstrates a deep commitment to the Agile practice and possesses extensive knowledge and experience of same. Theresa has successfully led a high-performing APMO as a Practice Director and Delivery Manager where she utilized her exceptional leadership and technical skills while transitioning clients to agile environments. Theresa is regularly designated as “Top Agile Leadership Voice” on LinkedIn and has authored a very successful newsletter “The Very Agile PM” with about 3,500 organic subscribers. Theresa has served on several advisory boards including the board of SAFEcode, RI Department of Health, Early Childhood Development Parent Advisory Board, National Parent Leadership Institute, and a few non-profits. In addition, Theresa brings with her 20+ years of IT experience including software development, instructional design, e-learning, project management, cybersecurity and a variety of related global certifications. I highly recommend Theresa because I know that the agile practitioners’ community will benefit from her leadership, commitment and expertise. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss the above as needed. Lucie Ellis Senior Program Director”

“It's rare to encounter a professional who is as insightful as Theresa McFarlane, especially in the realms of SCRUM, Agile Methodologies, and software project management. As LinkedIn's Top Voice for 2023 and 2024, her influence is a testament to her depth of knowledge and leadership in the field. Theresa brings over 20 years of IT experience, seamlessly integrating her extensive background in digital strategy, full-stack development, and IT project management to drive significant operational improvements. She's not only a certified trainer and Agile coach but also a visionary in product ownership and Scrum mastery. Her work at UST Xpanxion, leading a team through transformative projects, has reshaped how agile practices are perceived and implemented across sectors. Whether it's her strategic oversight in migrating large-scale applications to the AWS Cloud or her leadership in Agile transformations, Theresa's contributions consistently lead to enhanced team performance and substantial profit growth for the organizations she serves. Her innovative approach and relentless pursuit of excellence make her an invaluable asset to any team. If you're looking to elevate your enterprise agility initiatives, Theresa McFarlane is the powerhouse you want to lead the charge.”