Derek Walsh
Vice President – Sales & Business DevelopmentCo-Founder
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Co-Founder
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Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
Experienced Agile Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Agile Project Management, IT Project Management, Operational Planning, Agile Coaching, and Scrum/Kanban methodologies. Strong agile professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) along with multiple PM/agile certifications. Clearance - Active Secret
Product School
Product Management Certificate , Product Management
January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2020
American Military University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
American Military University
Bachelor's of Arts, Management/Leadership
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2013
American Military University
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2011
iLabs Inc
Vice President of Business Development
May 1, 2024 – Present
251 Collective
Co-Founder
April 1, 2024 – Present
Remote
ICF
Senior Director
January 1, 2022 – April 1, 2024
Creative Systems and Consulting
Senior Director
May 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022
McLean, Virginia, United States
A3 Consulting LLC - PAC PMO Agile Consultant
Senior Manager - Consultant
January 1, 2019 – May 1, 2021
Crystal City, VA
MicroStrategy
Senior Scrum Master
October 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019
Tysons Corner, Virginia
Capital One
Principal Associate - Scrum Master - Center for Machine Learning
July 1, 2016 – October 1, 2017
Vienna
U.S. Coast Guard
Team Lead
October 1, 2014 – October 1, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard
Recruiting Manager
July 1, 2012 – October 1, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard
Lead Project Manager
May 1, 2009 – August 1, 2012
U.S. Coast Guard
Armory Manager
May 1, 2008 – May 1, 2009
U.S. Coast Guard
Assistant Armory Manager
January 1, 2006 – May 1, 2008
Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Professional
Scrum Alliance
June 24, 2026 – Present
Advanced Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
June 24, 2026 – Present
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
June 24, 2026 – Present
Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development
The Wharton School
June 24, 2026 – Present
PMI-ACP
Project Management Institute
June 24, 2026 – Present
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Scrum Alliance
June 24, 2026 – Present
Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
Amazon
June 24, 2026 – Present
Certified Agile Team Facilitator
ICAgile
June 24, 2026 – Present
Certified Agile Coach
ICAgile
June 24, 2026 – Present
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse experience across military, government contracting, and corporate environments (U.S. Coast Guard, Capital One, ICF) suggests adaptability and a broad understanding of different organizational cultures. Their continuous pursuit of certifications (PMP, Agile, AWS) indicates a commitment to professional growth and staying current with industry best practices. The co-founder role at 251 Collective also points to an entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills through their extensive experience in managing teams, client relationships, and business development initiatives. Their background in Agile and project management indicates a structured and results-oriented approach to operations. The ability to mentor staff and facilitate cross-team collaboration suggests a strong operational fit for roles requiring leadership and team development.