Susan Matyas-Breedlove
Acklen Avenue
I am a hybrid of both Business and Technology experience. I have Business knowledge, Product Management, Product Ownership and Agile experience which allows me to be able to have discussions on both sides of the house.
I am a Passionate individual of health and wellness. My education of Health Administration leveraged me into leading roles within Health Clubs both in TN and WI. I thoroughly loved working with our members to improve their lives and commit to a membership to achieve a change. Walking the floor and connecting with the community through outreach programs brought me energy and joy. I also had my own fitness column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 5 years and videos on YouTube posted by MJS.
Transferring my passion to IT has allowed me to find a new way to improve members lives and help them set goals. Learning more each day on how we can leverage data or change a members’ software experience to improve their physical health, set goals and improve their lives is exciting.
Most recently took a team that was under performing and helped them prove to themselves and the organization that they are amazing! During this time I discovered that fixing processes and building a team is what I thrive at most. I enjoy leading teams in agile practices - I do not have all the answers - but I am happy to guide them and help them be successful, feel successful and provide value to the organization.
I am a Passionate individual of health and wellness. My education of Health Administration leveraged me into leading roles within Health Clubs both in TN and WI. I thoroughly loved working with our members to improve their lives and commit to a membership to achieve a change. Walking the floor and connecting with the community through outreach programs brought me energy and joy. I also had my own fitness column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 5 years and videos on YouTube posted by MJS.
Transferring my passion to IT has allowed me to find a new way to improve members lives and help them set goals. Learning more each day on how we can leverage data or change a members’ software experience to improve their physical health, set goals and improve their lives is exciting.
Most recently took a team that was under performing and helped them prove to themselves and the organization that they are amazing! During this time I discovered that fixing processes and building a team is what I thrive at most. I enjoy leading teams in agile practices - I do not have all the answers - but I am happy to guide them and help them be successful, feel successful and provide value to the organization.
Escape Inmates Aren't Bad People
Many folks like to compare agile teams as the inmates running the asylum. And to a degree they do. But why is that bad? As long as you tell them what you need from them - then let them execute on that but measuring and watching their trends...you know what they are doing. Helping them find what works for them that provides value to the organization is the ultimate goal. Find how you can lead an agile team rather then manage their work.
Many folks like to compare agile teams as the inmates running the asylum. And to a degree they do. But why is that bad? As long as you tell them what you need from them - then let them execute on that but measuring and watching their trends...you know what they are doing. Helping them find what works for them that provides value to the organization is the ultimate goal. Find how you can lead an agile team rather then manage their work.