John Stevens
About John Stevens
John Stevens is a Senior Systems Engineer and Scrum Master who coaches agile software development teams at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. He has a background in software engineering and systems engineering, with previous roles at NAVSYS Corporation, RT Logic, and Great-West Healthcare.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
John Stevens currently holds the position of Senior Systems Engineer/Scrum Master at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he coaches two agile software development teams on the adoption of agile principles and practices. He plays a key role in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) transformation within the organization, contributing to the enhancement of project management and software development processes.
Education and Expertise
John Stevens earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and agile methodologies.
Background
John Stevens has a diverse professional background in software engineering and systems engineering. He began his career as an intern at Great-West Healthcare in 2007. He then worked at NAVSYS Corporation as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2010. His experience continued at RT Logic, where he served as a Development Engineer from 2010 to 2015 and later as a Systems Engineer from 2015 to 2017. He returned to Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019 before advancing to his current role.
Achievements in Agile Development
John Stevens advocates for Test-Driven Development (TDD) in software engineering projects. His commitment to agile principles and practices has influenced the teams he coaches, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and quality assurance in software development. His involvement in the SAFe transformation at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions further underscores his dedication to enhancing organizational efficiency and project delivery.