Stefanie Hogan
Strategic Product Delivery | Team Optimization | Program Leadership
Strategic, people-first leader with 10+ years of experience bridging engineering, product, and operations. Known for driving alignment, unblocking teams, and delivering high-impact software at scale. A proven builder of frameworks, teams, and momentum, especially in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments. Whether guiding strategic planning or rolling up sleeves to fix delivery issues, I bring structure, calm, and outcomes.
Core Competencies
✅ Engineering Operations
Engineering Tooling and Automation | Task and Delivery Tracking | Budget and Spend Analysis | Vendor Management | Resourcing and Capacity Planning
✅ Program & Project Management
Crossfunctional Initiative Leadership | Process Optimization | KPI Monitoring & Reporting | Risk Mitigation | Change Readiness & Management | Agile Methodologies
✅ Leadership & Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement | Resource Optimization | Conflict Resolution | Team Building & Coaching | Strategic Planning & OKRs | Engineering & Product Alignment
Professional Experience
Director of Engineering & Product Operations
Oct 2023 – Present
Skipify | San Francisco, CA
- Played a key leadership role during two company-wide reductions in force; led planning efforts, helped re-organize remaining teams, and facilitated clear communication to maintain focus and morale.
- Designed and led full JIRA Cloud migration, cutting cycle time by 30% through improved workflows and visibility.
- Implemented a product prioritization framework that aligned team workstreams with executive goals, boosting strategic delivery outcomes.
- Created hiring, onboarding, and interview processes across engineering roles; cut time-to-productivity by 50%.
- Actively involved in executive-level projects, delivering multiple strategic initiatives ahead of schedule.
- Facilitated org-wide continuous improvement initiatives, shaping ways of working across teams.
Engineering Operations Lead
Oct 2022 – Oct 2023
Skipify | San Francisco, CA
- Lead Agile delivery coaching across 5 teams.
- Partnered with CTO and CPO to define engineering and product operating models post-acquisition.
- Provided rotational delivery leadership across teams, improving predictability and on-time delivery.
- Supported org integration efforts, improving team cohesion and retaining top talent during transition.
- Conducted 1:1 coaching with engineers and PMs, contributing to increased engagement and retention.
Senior Scrum Master
Nov 2021 – Oct 2022
GoCart | Denver, CO
- Led GoCart's infrastructure migration to Skipify in under 90 days.
- Scrum master across 5 squads; introduced metric tracking and agile improvements to boost team velocity.
- Collaborated with product teams to define and prioritize features.
Senior Agile Delivery Lead
July 2020 – Nov 2021
84.51 | Cincinnati, OH
- Led $11M software deprecation program, reducing tech debt and operating costs.
- Increased delivery predictability from 60% to over 90%.
- Mentored scrum masters and led org-wide agile/product town halls.
- Helped implement value stream model across the org.
Senior Scrum Master
Dec 2019 – July 2020
Humana | Louisville, KY
- Reduced deployment cycle time from 3 months to 4 weeks via continuous delivery implementation.
- Co-led quarterly PI planning for 8 teams (~100 participants).
- Facilitated scrum ceremonies and maintained agile standards across 3 teams.
Senior Scrum Master/Engineering Manager
Jan 2018 – Dec 2019
SkuVault | Louisville, KY
- Led the transition from Waterfall to Agile development methodologies, spearheading the adoption of Agile frameworks and ensuring a seamless transformation across three teams.
- Designed and delivered training for product owners and business analysts on Agile principles, establishing standardized structures for user stories and enhancing development efficiency.
- Collaborated with the CTO and COO to develop a comprehensive 5-year business strategy, including a detailed hiring roadmap for engineering and product teams to support long-term growth.
Certifications & Education
- Advanced Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
- ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching
- Six Sigma Lean Practitioner
- Master's in Sport Administration – University of Louisville
- Bachelor's in Liberal Arts & Physical Education – Hanover College