Tony Piazza

“Tony helped guide teams through a transition to SAFe, providing mentorship to other managers, coaching to our leadership team, and guidance to the entire organization. His contributions were always valuable, as he always worked to ensure everyone understood what we were going to achieve and how it was for everyone's benefit. I would highly recommend Tony as someone capable of leading and guiding a department, especially in these increasingly complex times. His positive attitude, ability to ask just the right questions, and desire to see everyone succeed are incredible.”

“I have worked with Tony both in a volunteer situation and a work situation. Tony is very knowledgeable with Agile and project management in general. He works well with people and is very diligent to meet his deliverables. I have known Tony for over 20 years and recommend him for any position you might have available. Feel free to contact me with any questions. ”

“I had the privilege of working with Tony for about 6 months. I got to see Tony work and help others. Tony's most amazing quality, in my opinion, is empathy. This empathy shows in Tony's interaction with coworkers and with customers. Tony will always help out and provides advice and or help when requested. Tony listens and really hears you - that's Tony's empathy at work! It was a pleasure to work with Tony!”

“Tony is an excellent TPM!!! He looks at every detail of the project and guide the developers through the process of proper planning so as to ensure maximum resource efficiency and avoid any hiccups that may arise because of technical difficulties. ”

“Tony is a very knowledgeable, positive, and innovative person. His ability to tailor questions so groups and organizations can come up with effective solutions is uncanny. I could not recommend him enough!”

“Tony was the scrum master supporting my BSS architects who were working with our billing vendor during the launch phase of Xfinity Mobile. In this role, Tony helped forge a collaborative partnership between Comcast and our billing vendor to meet the flexibility and requirements needed by our Product team. Tony implemented a regular cadence with my architects to refine our business requirements into actionable user stories, and with the vendor team to ensure they could deliver on the user stories we gave them. Tony also helped to strengthen our internal collaboration with our product management team, advocating and helping us to get a dedicated product owner to sit with my team, which further enhanced our responsiveness to business needs and our ability to go to market with the Xfinity Mobile product. Tony also helped in crafting and executing our internal stakeholder communications. sharing our day to day progress and opportunities for assistance to our delivery leadership and product management constituents.”

“Tony is a forward thinker with a passion for driving improvements. He has great expertise in Project Management, Agile Methodologies and Process Improvement. Tony has a strong drive and he has always demonstrated a proactive approach to mentor and to coach other team members in how to transition to an Agile working environment. Furthermore, Tony truly cares about helping his team members to be successful. It has been a pleasure to partner with Tony at Xfinity Mobile.”

“I have had the pleasure of getting to know Tony over the past year. He is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Recently (4/6/16), I had the opportunity to observe Tony presenting to graduate class, at Ball State University's Center for Information and Communication Sciences. It was late in the evening, and Tony held the attention of 60 graduate students for over an hour, presenting on Agile methodologies in software development and project management. His presentation was top-notch, clearly communicating the content to his audience, with lots of real-life examples and humor. I would recommend Tony for any project management engagement or speaking opportunity. ”

“Tony is one of the most authentic leaders I think I know. I had the honor of serving as the PMICIC Agile CER under the direction of Tony’s presidency. Tony’s strength is his passion for his work; he embraces and seeks feedback where he may have limitation, and demonstrates emotional awareness and reverence for others. The PMI Central Indiana Chapter Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers with the best interests of the chapter always in mind. As a longtime member and volunteer, I believe Tony should take credit for being a great example and as such has set the bar high for future chapter presidents. ”

“I have enjoyed working with Tony. He has the right blend of vision, knowledge, patience and drive. He is a great leader in the variety of roles he has held for the PMI Central Indiana chapter. He brings his intellect to every interaction that I have been a part of and our Region 2 PMI group has benefited from it. He has a natural ability to aid in great contributions and the drive to complete delivery. I also appreciate his ability to read a room and know how to contribute well.”

“Just as every engine requires a small number of spark plugs to sequentially fire in order to achieve maximum efficiency, Tony's efforts on behalf of the PMI Central Indiana Chapter have provided a critical operation that has moved our chapter forward. Tony's seamless transition to Program's Director has facilitated the expansion of our chapter's professional development efforts as well as member satisfaction as Tony makes a very complex culmination of efforts seem effortless, despite the superior coordination of resources provided by Tony. I recommend Tony for his skill as a great organizer of cross-functional activities and as a valued leader in emerging practices such as Agile and social networking opportunities.”

“a reliable person, great leader, and efficient project manager.”

“Tony is the representation of professionalism. His ability to articulate complex problems in a meaningful way is amazing. His drive and ambition are remarkable. Tony has been and continues to be inspirational in his work ethic. He is a leader and a very intelligent man. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with Tony, and am glad to write this recommendation for him.”

“Tony was a great individual to work with while at Ontario Systems, although I did not work with him that often. But when he did come to me with questions/problems, he was always very prepared and thorough in his explanation of the issue. He intuitively knew what questions I was going to ask and would try to have those questions answered before actually asking for additional help. I would fully recommend Tony to anyone looking for a thorough, self-starting, quick-learning, accountable and responsible individual to add to their team.”

“I have known and worked with Tony in community service and leadership in various capacities over the past 10 years. Tony is a dynamic, hard worker that cares about his work and for his peers, community and family.”

“Tony is a very articulate and talented individual. He has a strong work ethic and the ability to perform well in any situation.”

“Tony’s project management experience and emotional intelligence was revealed to me while we studied together at ball state university. Through each of the projects he was in charge, I saw leadership; efficiency and empowerment skills that made me as an international student give a 110%. Tony helped me sought opportunities, gain valuable experience and manage information and communication technology projects on a professional level. He always controlled staff and encouraged them to commit to their work combining executive skills and respect for their individual personalities allowing everyone to work as part of a team. His experience in communication industries, complete and vast background in broadcasting and hands on experience in information technology projects would make him a valuable asset to any organization that wishes to hire him. Simon Rosenblut Project Manager Cursor Ltda.”

“Tony is an effective communicator, diligent in completing tasks, highly motivated, and an experienced project manager. Tony finishes each task he persues with confidence and professionalism. Tony always maintains an optimistic and amiable attitude on the job and is an asset to any team.”

“Tony was extremely dependable and reliable. He was willing to tackle any task asked of him. Tony was a team player and could be counted on to work with personalities of all types. He was truly an asset to the YMCA volutneer board.”

“Tony is always willing to share his ideas and make a positive impact on the project at hand. He has a wealth of information and is willing to leverage it to help the group be more successful.”

“Tony is an excellent, competent worker. He catches on quickly and has excellent character. I have full confidence that Tony can do whatever he sets his mind to. He is an excellent leader, yet follows direction very well. He is thoughtful, introstpective, and is not afraid of asking questions when needed. He is personable and friendly, yet can make and act on tough decisions, when required. I have no doubt that he will be a great leader one day.”

“Mr. Piazza was my Graduate Assistant at Center for Information and Communication Sciences. He also served as a Research Fellow in the Human Factors Institute of User-centered Design, Development, and Deployment (HFI-UCD3). He worked as my Chief of Staff in my graduate school team, and was an effective leader and an excellent manager of people and operations. He was a fine researcher, and a creative problem solver. Creativity and effectiveness are two of his outstanding attributes. He will add value wherever he works, and to the community he is in, professionally and personally.”