Build. Serve. Deliver Value.
We are PraXIcore — Agile For Patriots (AFP) Cohort XI — embodying the concept of praxis: the fusion of theory and practice through disciplined execution, focused collaboration, and real-world impact.
Agile for Patriots alumni are shaping the future, creating value at industry-leading organizations
NBC Universal - Accenture - Microsoft - IBM - DermaMed - Cisco - Toyota - Capital One - Verizon - Nokia - JP Morgan - Wells Fargo - Citi - Fidelity Investments - Booz Allen Hamilton - Terracon - Indiana University Health -
NBC Universal - Accenture - Microsoft - IBM - DermaMed - Cisco - Toyota - Capital One - Verizon - Nokia - JP Morgan - Wells Fargo - Citi - Fidelity Investments - Booz Allen Hamilton - Terracon - Indiana University Health
We quickly and effectively build solutions that matter, with the tools and mindset to contribute from day one.
Our ability to integrate into any Agile environment and our fluency with digital resources mean we reduce ramp-up time and contribute value immediately.
What we built
- Live website updates based on real-time stakeholder feedback
- Sprint Backlogs refined to prioritize user and business value
- User stories mapped to actual outcomes and end-user needs
How we built it
- Sprint planning, Daily Scrums, Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Shared Definition of Done to ensure clarity and quality
- Collaborated in real-time using Jira, Mural, Github, and WordPress
We strengthen team culture and unlock performance, building trust, ownership, and momentum through servant leadership.
We serve by prioritizing what matters, reducing waste, focusing on essential tasks, and supporting our teams and stakeholders.
How we served
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Self-organized to optimize team performance by aligning responsibilities with individual strengths.
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Created a safe environment where every voice mattered – encouraging ideas, feedback, and honest retrospectives
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Helped each other meet Sprint goals through transparency, trust, and peer support
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Engaged proactively with stakeholders to clarify priorities and align deliverables with expectations
What that looked like
- Supported teammates during blockers, stepped up for overflow work
- Honored our Working Agreement and Team Values consistently
- Stayed focused on stakeholder needs and prioritized work that truly mattered.
- This culture helped us deliver faster and make smarter decisions under pressure
We turn feedback into fast, consistent outcomes and deliver solutions that make a difference.
We deliver value not just through Agile ceremonies, but through iteration, collaboration, and shared insight, driving meaningful outcomes for end users.
How we delivered value
- Iterated weekly to improve design, functionality, and user experience
- Incorporated stakeholder feedback directly into Sprint planning and deliverables
- Used retrospectives to sharpen our product and our team process
What led to that
- Working features delivered with every sprint
- Reduced waste by focusing on what drove real user impact
- Shared ownership of success, every team member contributed meaningfully
- Concentrate on what mattered most to the end user, not just what was easy to build
- We embraced feedback, agility, and accountability, not just in theory, but every sprint
The Cohort Journey
This isn’t just a crash course. It’s end-to-end, applied experience. Each candidate is screened, certified, and Sprint-tested to deliver in real-world conditions.
Meet Our Cohort
Each member of this cohort brings unique strengths, real-world experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the Agile space.
Juan Cuellar
I'm a seasoned leader driving transformative outcomes, bringing strategic vision, innovative solutions, and team cohesion.
Gabriela Ewachiw
I drive innovation and clarity, turning chaos into momentum through agile strategy, systems thinking, and heart.
James Hartman
I leverage Agile values and the Scrum framework to empower Product, Process and Organizational Behavior Insights.
Paul Holzwarth
I'm a Certified Broadcast TV Engineer blending Agile expertise, technical leadership, and professional development in broadcast systems.
Jay Hyler
I lead with purpose and agility, turning strategy into impact through collaboration and delivering value.
Natalie Jimenez
I'm a Naval Reserve Officer with unsurpassed ability to build multidisciplinary cohesive teams that develop astute and effective solutions.
Tyler Kirkland
I help teams deliver on time, streamlining workflows, relationships, and boosting engagement.
Matthew McCorkindale
I lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, resolve operational barriers, and deliver strategic, agile-driven solutions.
Tiffany Wynn
I guide organizations in leading changes through resilient teams, strategic clarity, and people-centered systems.
Shriya Zembruski
I'm a passionate Data Scientist using Agile and CS expertise to solve real-world, mission-critical defense challenges.
Tools & Technology
By combining Agile discipline with the right tech stack, we don’t just adapt, we accelerate.
Thank You To Our AFP Board Members
Thank You To The Companies That Support AFP
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