Jason Patric Kelly Krause

Passionate automator, advocate for a growth mindset and grit.

Experienced technical leader with a versatile background in agile leadership, cybersecurity, system integration, platform engineering, and DevSecOps.

Work

VivSoft

Accelerating federal efficiency with productized, mission-focused solutions that scale.
US Coast Guard Portfolio Manager
– Present
Remote
  • Serve as Deputy Program Manager for the VIDA-DMS program supporting U.S. Coast Guard CG-C5I, overseeing delivery of CREST (compliance reporting for environmental standards and tracking) and Trident (the mariner and vessel experience portal).

  • Lead Agile delivery across a multi-team program spanning low-code (Appian) development, portal engineering, and DevSecOps infrastructure on AWS GovCloud.

  • Drive ATO and STIG compliance efforts in partnership with ISSO/ISSM stakeholders, advancing the program toward Authorization to Operate.

  • Own program schedule, risk reporting, and milestone delivery for a federal regulatory compliance platform, including contract execution and subcontractor coordination under a STARS III GWAC task order.

Technical Product Manager
Remote
  • Served as Technical Product Manager for the VIDA-DMS program, supporting product delivery for CREST and Trident on behalf of U.S. Coast Guard CG-C5I.

  • Partnered with software architects, DevOps engineers, and QA leads to plan and deliver sprint-based releases across interconnected product teams.

  • Facilitated Agile program management including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release tracking for a multi-product federal delivery program.

  • Contributed to security and compliance readiness efforts, including STIG assessments and ATO documentation.

Technical Product Manager

Raft · Accelerating agile federal innovation through open source DevSecOps, data analytics, and human-centered design.
Remote
  • As a Technical Product Manager and business analyst, I work closely with customers to understand their business needs and processes. I collaborate with them to identify areas for improvement in both the MXS and Gravity software factories. By bridging the gap between customer requirements and software development, I aim to streamline business processes and enhance the overall customer experience.

Technical Project Manager

RVCM · RVCM is a mission-driven digital transformation firm focused on Agile DevSecOps practices that deliver scale, speed, and security for government agencies and enterprises facing continually evolving IT needs and cyber security threats.
Remote

Served as a Technical Project Manager for multiple projects for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

  • Efficiently managing software products and ensuring successful execution and delivery.

  • Serving as the primary point of contact for customer issues and outcomes.

  • Oversee technical team efforts to ensure alignment with stakeholder objectives

  • Effectively managing the team's workload and ensuring positive outcomes.

  • Facilitating the removal of any team blockers to maintain smooth operations.

  • Engaging with key stakeholders to align technical tasks appropriately.

  • Managing sprint planning meetings, sprints, backlogs, and roadmaps to ensure successful project execution.

Principal Associate

Dark Wolf Solutions · Dark Wolf Solutions is an IT consultancy firm that offers software development, system engineering and management solutions.
Remote

Scrum Lord, Scrum Knight, Scrum Master, and DevSecOps Engineer at Platform One

  • Enterprise-level Scrum Master facilitated task flow across Value Stream Scrum of Scrums

  • Coached Scrum Masters on Agile framework execution

  • Facilitated communication between teams and business/technical leadership

  • Coached business and technical leadership teams on Agile philosophies, framework, and culture

  • Facilitated business leadership & technical leadership backlog grooming

  • Helped map dependencies of all work, across all product teams

Raytheon Technologies

Aerospace and defense company
Platform Engineer / Scrum Master
Colorado Springs, CO

Developer and Scrum Master for DevSecOps Platform Engineering team, specializing in compliance automation and platform hardening

  • Piloted Lab as a Service (LaaS) solution that provided internal customers with immutable test infrastructure.

  • Work with stakeholders and customers to develop continuous integration platform pipeline using GitLab continuous integration, HashiCorp tools, Ansible, and OpenSCAP.

  • Refactored Group Policy testing and deployment to ensure delivery of versioned security baselines to production systems.

  • Brought system baselines into current Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) recommendations.

  • Worked as servant-leader to facilitate value delivery and remove developer roadblocks.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer II
Colorado Springs, CO

Designed Cybersecurity solutions for the NORAD Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Space Support Contract (NISSC).

  • Developed stand-alone PowerShell based solutions to deploy and verify the mitigation of vulnerabilities in legacy Windows systems.

  • Accelerated deployment of modern Windows systems as a PowerShell Desired State Configuration developer.

  • Worked with customer prioritize legacy system vulnerability remediation while minimizing resources required to meet customer needs.

Premier Field Engineer

Microsoft · Microsoft Federal brings the mission understanding, engineering expertise, and leading technology to drive outcomes in a new era of government.
Remote

Platform PFE for DoD customers working primarily with Navy, MDA, and USMC customers.

  • Specialized in Windows, Server, Active Directory and Virtualization technologies with deep understanding and ability to deliver timely and creative incident resolution focused on root cause analysis prevention, and subsequent knowledge transfer.

  • Successfully managed Microsoft IaaS resources for major political campaign event resulting in system-wide stability and security.

Lockheed Martin

Aerospace and defense manufacturer
Senior System Integration Analyst
Remote

Develop and test Windows images for enterprise deployment.

  • Explore and test new Windows versions and features for inclusion in the enterprise.

  • Supported Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure.

  • Engineered, tested, and implemented disaster recovery solution using Hyper-V Replica.

  • Led team in server deployments during SCCM Distribution Point upgrades and documented process improvements.

Senior System Engineer
Remote

Responsible for maintenance and upgrades of one of the largest Active Directory instances deployed.

  • Established role in the company as an expert in Group Policy and Active Directory delegation.

  • Led team in efforts related to PowerShell scripting and automation.

  • Implemented numerous improvements to standard operating procedures resulting in efficient and standardized processes that reduced workflow bottlenecks.

  • Developed and performed integration and system tests for Active Directory service upgrades.

  • Tested ongoing software upgrades and enhancements with a focus on directory service quality and stability.

Senior System Administrator
Colorado Springs, CO

Support unclassified networks for Air Force and contractors.

  • Reduced costs by virtuallizing legacy systems.

  • Active Directory and Group Policy management, SMS and WSUS administration and software deployment, operating system and application support.

  • Worked with Dept. of Defense and USAF programs to evangelize new operating system deployment and testing.

  • Achieved the highest percentage of upgraded systems and test participants among participating sites.

  • Developed role-based security procedures using administrative and technical controls that stabilized network while enhancing system security.

Education

Certificates

Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)

Issued by Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued by Project Management Institute

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Issued by (ISC)²

Skills

Security Clearance

  • Top Secret
  • Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Languages

English

Native speaker