Steve Lavigne President & CTO at FSI, OPIN & Portage CyberTech

Drawing on my extensive experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, I can provide valuable guidance on navigating Agile transformations. One critical aspect is fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, which begins with gaining buy-in from all stakeholders through clear communication of the benefits and goals of Agile practices. Emphasizing the importance of iterative development, frequent feedback loops, and flexible adaptation to change can help teams transition smoothly. I can advise on effective strategies for training and coaching teams, selecting and empowering Scrum Masters, and establishing robust yet adaptable frameworks that align with your organization’s unique needs. Additionally, my experience allows me to identify and mitigate common pitfalls, such as resistance to change or misalignment between Agile principles and organizational culture, ensuring a successful and sustainable transformation.

Leveraging my extensive experience in web development, I can offer expert advice on establishing and adhering to industry standards, optimizing development processes, and advancing organizational maturity. Key to this is implementing best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable web applications. I can guide you on adopting modern frameworks and tools that enhance productivity and performance, as well as setting up robust version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. By promoting a culture of code reviews, automated testing, and iterative improvement, I help teams elevate their development practices. Additionally, my insights on aligning development processes with business goals, managing technical debt, and fostering cross-functional collaboration can drive your organization's web development maturity to new heights, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.

Drawing on my extensive experience in intrapreneurship, I can provide insightful advice on effectively navigating and fostering innovation within established organizations. Key to this is creating an environment that encourages creativity and risk-taking, allowing employees to explore new ideas without the fear of failure. I can guide you on how to identify and nurture potential intrapreneurs, implement structured innovation processes, and secure executive support for intrapreneurial initiatives. By leveraging my expertise, I can help you establish clear pathways for idea validation, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that promising concepts can evolve into impactful projects. Additionally, my experience with overcoming common challenges, such as organizational resistance and aligning intrapreneurial efforts with strategic goals, will enable you to build a thriving culture of internal entrepreneurship that drives growth and competitive advantage.

With a wealth of experience running multiple agencies and managing diverse development teams, I am well-equipped to offer expert advice and serve as a virtual CTO for your organization. My extensive background allows me to strategically align technology initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that your IT infrastructure and development practices drive growth and efficiency. I can provide guidance on selecting the right technologies, optimizing development workflows, and implementing scalable architectures that support your long-term goals. By leveraging my knowledge of industry best practices, I can help you build robust security protocols, streamline project management, and foster innovation through agile methodologies. As a virtual CTO, I will offer personalized, actionable insights to enhance your technical capabilities, mentor your teams, and navigate complex technological challenges, ultimately positioning your organization for sustained success and competitive advantage.

Leveraging my extensive experience in technology and business management, I can provide comprehensive advice on setting up an optimal technology stack to boost productivity and operational efficiency. By carefully evaluating your current tools and workflows, I can recommend and implement integrated solutions such as Google Workspace for seamless collaboration, advanced CRM systems for streamlined customer management, and effective sales tools to enhance your revenue generation processes. I specialize in identifying and eliminating redundancies, ensuring your tech stack is both cost-effective and powerful. Additionally, I can guide you on adopting communication platforms that facilitate real-time collaboration and information sharing, reducing bottlenecks and improving team performance. By consolidating and optimizing your technology investments, I will help reduce monthly costs and complexity, enabling your business to operate more efficiently and focus on growth and innovation.