Lieschen Gargano
About Lieschen Gargano
Lieschen Gargano serves as the Release Train Engineer and Director of Operations at Scaled Agile, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, where she has worked since 2018, bringing expertise in Agile methodologies and a strong foundation in system design and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Scaled Agile
Lieschen Gargano has been serving as a Release Train Engineer and Director of Operations at Scaled Agile, Inc. since 2018. Located in Boulder, Colorado, she has contributed to the organization for six years. In her role, she focuses on connecting strategy to execution, leveraging her expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly in SAFe and Scrum. Gargano aims to foster innovation and continuous learning within dynamic environments.
Education and Expertise
Lieschen Gargano holds a Master's degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Denver, which she completed from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder, studying there from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her specialization in consensus building, conflict resolution, and Agile methodologies.
Background
Before her current position, Lieschen Gargano held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Law Clerk at MANN & MAXIMON LAW FIRM, LLC for one year from 2009 to 2010. She also served as Recruitment Director at Adventure Nannies for ten months in 2015-2016 and as Program Manager at CDR Associates from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Principal Agile Coach at CA Technologies from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Lieschen Gargano has been involved in multiple organizations and initiatives that highlight her commitment to professional growth and community engagement. She has been a member of the Emerging Leaders Syndicate since 2021, focusing on expanding her skill set and developing new ideas in Agile methodologies. Her previous experience as an intern at Mediators Beyond Borders in 2012 further emphasizes her dedication to conflict resolution and consensus building.