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Scott Lynde
Executive strategist driving AI and digital transformation | expert in global program execution, agentic AI, and cloud | MBA, MS Data Analytics, MS Information Systems | certs: PMP, scrum master, PRINCE2, ITIL, data/AI

About

Visionary business leader and educator driving innovation through digital transformation, agentic AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing. Over 25 years of experience directing and scaling high-performance technical teams and complex technology programs across multidisciplinary development and production environments. Proven track record in strategy formulation and execution, revenue and profit growth, program delivery (waterfall/agile/hybrid), organizational leadership, talent development, and service management. Skilled in developing plans, tools, processes, KPI frameworks, and measurement models. Leads organizational change and technology adoption by fostering a culture of innovation, customer-focus, continuous learning, and stakeholder engagement across diverse cross-functional teams.

Work Experience

Microsoft
Pelham, New Hampshire, United States
January 2023 – Present
Program Director, Industry Solutions
Led enterprise AI transformation and advanced cloud adoption programs, driving innovation and business value.
Highlights
  • Led large, complex AI development and Azure cloud computing programs through all lifecycle phases, including business development, contracting, program initiation/startup, requirements discovery, design and development, integration and testing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and intellectual property management.
  • Responsible for customer relationships, financial performance (revenue, profitability, cash), program execution and control (management of scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk), stakeholder engagement, people development, subcontract management, governance/compliance, reporting and communication, and alignment with customer vision/mission/goals.
  • Led technology teams in the adoption of cloud computing and the development of advanced AI solutions, including computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning/predictive analytics, generative AI, and agentic AI automation.
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 2023 – Present
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Project Management Programs
Taught graduate courses on portfolio/program/project management, leadership, communication, change management, and team dynamics.
Highlights
  • Taught graduate courses on portfolio/program/project management, leadership, communication, change management, and team dynamics.
  • Mentored and advised graduate students pursuing careers in technology, AI, and management.
  • Incorporated real-world enterprise transformation and AI governance case studies into classroom instruction.
Raytheon Technologies
Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States
January 2018 – September 2022
Director, Program Management
Directed enterprise-wide program management organization across multibillion-dollar defense portfolio.
Highlights
  • Led organization of 230+ program and project managers supporting a multibillion dollar portfolio of large, complex, domestic and international defense programs across multiple mission areas and product lines.
  • Established standardized processes, tools, methodologies, and collaborative environments to streamline and enhance project execution; implemented best practice repository and governance structure.
  • Directed the professional training, development, and tiered certification of hundreds of program managers; architected program management certification curriculum, led development of multimodal courseware, and served as instructor for leadership and program management certification courses.
  • Developed competency model to support talent reviews, career development, and performance assessment; achieved top employee engagement survey scores and lowest attrition rates across the entire business.
  • Planned, implemented, and emceed quarterly learning forums to promote best practices, foster professional networking, and advance the discipline of program management.
Raytheon Technologies
Andover, Massachusetts, United States
August 2011 – January 2018
Associate Director, Program Management
Managed international training programs, executive education partnerships, and program controls for large-scale defense programs.
Highlights
  • Developed, launched, marketed, and managed semi-annual executive training conferences for international air defense (Patriot) senior military officers, cultivating customer intimacy while driving revenue and profit.
  • Partnered with National Defense University, several US-based universities, and dozens of companies to plan and deliver seminars on global geopolitics, foreign policy, military strategy, and organizational leadership.
  • Managed and controlled $80M+ control accounts to a favorable 5% cost variance, on schedule.
  • Led day-to-day program execution and cadence, including weekly program reviews, executive leadership communications, operating reviews, business development presentations, and team integration events.
Raytheon Technologies
Billerica, Massachusetts, United States
February 2007 – August 2011
Senior Manager, Program Management
Led the planning, execution, and control for large-scale technology development programs.
Highlights
  • Led the planning, execution, and control for a $25M portfolio of enterprise product data management (PDM) programs, achieving 5% favorable cost performance through the disciplined application of both stage/gate execution and Agile methodologies, lean/Six Sigma techniques, earned value management (EVM), and risk management.
  • Led the design, development, and launch of company-sponsored thrill ride (Sum of All Thrills) at Epcot at Walt Disney World, promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to over one million guests annually.
  • Directed special programs advancing the company brand, including STEM initiatives and community outreach like the Science of Sports with the New England Patriots.
  • Led risk management for the $500M Japan Patriot Config-3 Upgrade program and negotiated a $130M aerostat subcontract for the JLENS program.
Raytheon Technologies
Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States
December 2001 – February 2007
Manager, Information Technology (IT) Strategy, Operations, and Execution
Directed IT operations, enterprise strategy, and multimillion-dollar technology programs.
Highlights
  • Directed the development of long-range, enterprise-wide IT strategic plans and coordinated the integration of multi-business IT portfolios, achieving millions of dollars of cost savings through system reuse and cost-sharing.
  • Managed all IT operations and services at business headquarters (2,500 employees / 674,000 sq. ft.), managing a $15M annual budget to 1% favorable variance.
  • Improved service levels by establishing a performance metric framework and predictive statistical model that correlated staffing to service levels.
  • Led numerous major IT programs and projects ($2-10M), streamlining and automating key business processes and achieving millions of dollars of cost savings with exceptional cost/schedule performance.
Raytheon Technologies
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
November 1997 – December 2001
Information Technology Technical Roles
Held progressive IT roles spanning network administration, database administration, and executive desktop support.
Highlights
  • Served in various technical capacities, including local-area network administration, database administration, data center operations, and executive desktop support.
  • Received a highly-selective advanced studies scholarship to pursue graduate degrees: master of business administration (MBA) and master of science (MS) in management information systems (MIS).
Boston University Corporate Education Center
Chelmsford, MA
April 2005 – December 2015
Instructor, Project Management and Business Analysis
Developed and taught professional education programs aligned with PMI and IIBA standards.
Highlights
  • Developed and taught a project management certificate program based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
  • Delivered advanced Microsoft Project courses.
  • Taught business analysis courses based on the International Institute of Business Analysis’s (IIBA’s) Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
September 1995 – November 1997
Program Assistant/IT Specialist, Night Train Pediatrics
Highlights
  • Managed administrative operations for pediatric triage and supported the migration to a computerized phone triage system.

Awards

  • August 1999

    Raytheon Company

    Raytheon Advanced Studies Scholarship

    Received a highly-selective, company-sponsored scholarship for full-time graduate studies in business administration (MBA) and management information systems (MS).

  • December 2001

    University of Arizona

    Eller Graduate School Commencement Speaker

    Selected as the commencement speaker for the Eller College of Management's graduate programs.

Contact

68 Woodlawn Drive
Pelham, New Hampshire 03076 US
978-265-3379
lyndess@yahoo.com
https://ScottLynde.com/
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Education

  • 2023 2024

    Southern New Hampshire University

    Master of Science

    Data Analytics

    Grade: 4.0

    Courses
    • Class rank: 1
    • Capstone: optimized machine learning model for predicting employee attrition at a Fortune 50 company, developed with an ensemble of algorithms.
  • 1999 2001

    University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

    Master of Science

    Management Information Systems

    Grade: 4.0

    Courses
    • Class rank: 1
    • Research: artificial intelligence (AI), business process management, information visualization, usability.
  • 1999 2001

    University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

    Master of Business Administration

    Entrepreneurship

    Grade: 4.0

    Courses
    • Class rank: 1
    • McGuire Entrepreneurship Program
    • Eller Graduate School commencement speaker (2001)
    • Graduate teaching assistant for undergraduate business communication courses
  • 1992 1996

    Brandeis University

    Bachelor of Arts

    Mathematics and Philosophy

    Courses
    • Graduated magna cum laude
    • Double Major: Mathematics (GPA: 3.5), Philosophy (GPA: 4.0)
    • Student athlete: varsity track and field, varsity basketball
    • Teaching assistant: symbolic logic, philosophy of mathematics

Skills

Leadership & Strategy
Strategic Planning Business Development Business Management Revenue and Profit Growth Organizational Leadership Cross-functional Team Leadership Change Management Digital Transformation AI Transformation Management Consulting Negotiation Decision-making Stakeholder Engagement Communication Customer Relationship Management KPI Development Performance Measurement Balanced Scorecard Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Program & Project Management
Portfolio Management Program Management Project Management Agile Methodologies Scrum Waterfall Hybrid Methodologies Earned Value Management (EVM) Risk Management Six Sigma Subcontract Management Vendor Management Product Development Product Management Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation Process Mapping Process Improvement Business Process Improvement
AI, Data, and Analytics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Agentic AI Generative AI Computer Vision Natural Language Processing (NLP) Predictive Analytics Data Science Data Analytics Predictive Analytics Data Mining Data Management Data Modeling Data Warehousing Data Lakehouse Data Engineering Data Visualization Statistical Analysis Integration R Python SQL Business Intelligence Data Governance Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Microsoft Power BI Tableau Databricks Information Visualization
Technology & Development
Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Agentic AI Generative AI Microsoft Azure DevOps Software Development Python R SQL Java HTML JavaScript CSS IT Service Management (ITSM) ITIL
People & Communication
People Management and Development Team Building Talent Development Communication University Teaching/Lecturing Mentoring
Business & Collaboration Tools
Microsoft Office / M365 (Advanced) Microsoft Project (Advanced) Microsoft Visio Microsoft Copilot Studio Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Teams
Digital Multimedia Production
Video Production Motion Graphics Photography (Traditional, Aerial/Drone, 360) Image Editing Audio Recording/Mixing/Mastering Music Composition

Interests

Photography
Landscape Seascape Aerial/Drone 360 Astrophotography Videography
Sports & Fitness
Basketball Running Coaching
Music
Guitar Piano Ukulele Composition Recording
Travel
Cultural Exploration Hiking