Laura Jennings
About Laura Jennings
Laura Jennings is a Release Train Engineer with a background in nutrition, personal training, and coaching. She holds a degree in Leadership Psychology and has extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management across various organizations.
Work at Softrams
Laura Jennings has been employed at Softrams as a Release Train Engineer since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the coordination and management of Agile release trains, ensuring that teams deliver value effectively and efficiently. Her experience in this position builds on her previous roles and certifications in Agile methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Laura Jennings graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word, completing her studies from 2015 to 2021. She also holds an Associate's degree from Northwest Vista College, earned between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, she is certified as a Business Process Manager, SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, and SAFe Release Train Engineer, demonstrating her expertise in Agile frameworks and business processes.
Background
Laura Jennings has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles primarily within the healthcare and financial services sectors. She spent four years at UnitedHealth Group as a Senior Customer Service Quality Auditor/Trainer and a Medicare & Retirement Sales Agent. She later transitioned to USAA, where she held multiple positions, including Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, and Program Project Manager.
Achievements
During her tenure at USAA, Laura Jennings led a Bank Incident Management team to successfully adopt Business Agility. She served as the Event Chair for the Elevate diversity business group, promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Laura has also authored articles on Agile methodologies, focusing on capacity, velocity, and strategies for overcoming resistance in Agile environments.
Coaching and Training Experience
Outside her primary career, Laura Jennings works as a nutritionist, personal trainer, coach, and instructor. This role allows her to apply her leadership and coaching skills in a different context, helping individuals achieve their personal health and fitness goals while integrating her knowledge of psychology and motivation.