Resume
Michael Stables
Agile leader, AI workflow consultant, automation systems builder, and SAFe SPC with experience across enterprise delivery, coaching, software development, and practical AI adoption.
Michael Stables
Agile Leader | AI Workflow Consultant | Automation Systems Builder | SPC
michael.stables1991@gmail.com | 804-819-0302
Professional Summary
Agile leader and AI workflow consultant with experience across release train coordination, team coaching, software delivery, automation, and practical AI adoption. I specialize in turning fragmented processes, scattered information, and recurring delivery friction into clearer systems teams can actually use. My background spans Agile leadership, software development, facilitation, military operations, and hands-on workflow design.
Selected Highlights
- SAFe Program Consultant and Release Train Engineer experience across enterprise delivery environments.
- Noticeable velocity improvement across coached teams without publishing proprietary internal metrics.
- Developer background combined with Agile leadership, facilitation, and practical AI workflow design.
- Hands-on automation and AI workflow prototypes across SEO research, knowledge retrieval, and documentation systems.
Skills
Leadership and Delivery
- Release Train Coordination
- PI Planning Facilitation
- Agile Coaching
- Scrum Master Mentorship
- Stakeholder Communication
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Improvement
- Technical Facilitation
Technical and Workflow Systems
- Workflow Automation
- AI-Assisted Delivery Practices
- Scrum
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Kanban Principles
- Software Release Management
- Lifecycle Management Tools: Atlassian Suite, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow
- Emerging Technologies: Generative AI, Language Models, Prompt Engineering
Certifications
- Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) Download Certification | Download Course Glossary
- SAFe 6 SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) View on Credly
- SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE) View on Credly
- SAFe 6 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) View on Credly
- SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SSM) View on Credly
- SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) View on Credly
- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) View on Credly
- Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) View on Credly
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) View on Credly
- SAFe Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping View on Credly
Work Experience
Founder & Creator
Get Prompting | 2025 - Present
- Founded and developed a blog-driven business providing curated AI tips, tools, and prompting education for creators, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
- Built and tested AI workflow experiments focused on improving prompt quality, content systems, and practical automation for creators and small teams.
- Created comprehensive content covering prompting techniques, AI workflows, tool reviews, and practical automation strategies for business growth.
Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Northrop Grumman | January 2025 - Present
- Lead and coordinate multiple Agile teams across the release train, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of program increments.
- Facilitate PI planning ceremonies, system demos, and team events to ensure effective SAFe execution and continuous improvement.
- Mentored Scrum Masters and Product Owners in leveraging generative AI tools to enhance Agile practices.
Scrum Master / Team Coach
Northrop Grumman | February 2022 - December 2024
- Acts as a Scrum Master for a support group that provides Agile coaching and assistance to multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs), rotating among various teams as needed to ensure effective Agile execution and continuous improvement.
- Helped coached teams achieve noticeable velocity improvement over time through clearer facilitation, reduced context switching, and stronger delivery habits.
- Acts as a communication facilitator, effectively minimizing disruptions caused by 'shoulder tap work', reducing context switching and increasing team productivity, thereby streamlining the work environment for team members.
- Separately managed the Microsoft Intune MVP project, identifying the need for a Product Owner and establishing a dedicated team, successfully shifting the focus from a statement of work to a proof of concept approach.
Developer
Northrop Grumman | July 2021 - February 2022
- Specialized in refactoring and enhancing the testing and bug-fixing processes for the IBCS embedded training software, significantly improving code quality and maintainability.
- Actively participated as a team member within an Agile SAFe environment, contributing to software development tasks and adhering to Agile practices and principles.
- Served as a backup Scrum Master, stepping in as needed to facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure continuity in team processes.
- Demonstrated a strong capability in identifying and resolving software issues efficiently, contributing to the timely delivery of software updates and meeting critical deadlines.
Developer
ASRC Federal | November 2018 - July 2021
- Focused on bug fixing and unit testing in a complex environment, significantly enhancing code quality and reducing compilation errors. Utilized tools like CPP Unit Lite and Jenkins to automate testing processes for C++ projects.
- Served as a team lead, particularly in the onboarding and training of new employees, facilitating their integration into the company and streamlining their communication with internal teams.
- Implemented training strategies that fostered an open environment of communication and skill development, aligning with ASRC's goals and enhancing team performance.
- As ISSM and Assistant Security Manager, played a pivotal role in establishing a classified workspace, enabling remote access to necessary networks. This initiative significantly reduced the need for travel and increased the efficiency and security of network access for the team.
Developer
Oasys Inc. | 2018 - November 2018
- Contributed as an entry-level developer in the Agile development process, engaging in the planning, development, testing, and timely release of applications, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Instrumental in a significant project to consolidate multiple databases into a single server, effectively reducing Oracle infrastructure costs, improving data retrieval times, and extending system longevity.
- Collaborated effectively within the Agile team, participating in various stages of the software development lifecycle and gaining valuable experience in Agile methodologies and collaborative software development.
Dispatch
United States Air Force | 2014 - 2017
- Managed a small team and oversaw the ordering, tracking, and distribution of over $500 million in aircraft parts, demonstrating strong leadership and logistical coordination.
- Implemented a new item tracking system, significantly reducing product loss and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Designed an Access Database for asset management, streamlining the ordering process and enabling timely procurement of essential hardware.
- Successfully reconfigured storage space, recovering $250,000 worth of inventory, increasing available space, and reducing asset retrieval time.
Aircraft Specialist
United States Air Force | 2013 - 2014
- Specialized as a mechanic for the KC-135 Stratotanker, focusing on maintaining and repairing critical aircraft components to ensure operational readiness.
- Played a key role in minimizing aircraft downtime and extending aircraft longevity through expert troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Gained valuable experience in a structured military environment, developing skills in discipline, adherence to rigorous standards, and working effectively under pressure.
Education
- Master's Degree in Agile Project Management, Summer 2025 | Amberton University | GPA: 4.0
- Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Dec. 2017 | Southwestern College
- Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance, Jan. 2017 | Community College of the Air Force