Richard Huls - Pmp, Csm

Richard Huls has over 25 years of work experience in various IT roles. Richard currently holds the position of IT Infrastructure Director at Mid-Continent Group since January 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Information Technology Infrastructure Manager and Senior Project/Program Manager at the same company.

Richard has extensive experience in project management, specializing in implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies. In their previous roles, they successfully introduced Agile/Scrum to Mid-Continent Group and implemented it on the Agency Portal program, improving the online insurance policy issuance process. Richard has managed the full lifecycle of projects, led cross-functional teams, and effectively communicated with stakeholders.

Throughout their career, Richard has accomplished significant milestones, such as implementing major releases using Agile/Scrum, conducting internal training on Agile/Scrum methodologies, and implementing ITIL-based processes and procedures for software management. Richard has also successfully planned and executed business continuity tests and implemented enterprise monitoring systems.

Prior to working at Mid-Continent Group, Richard has held various senior program management and technical project management roles in different organizations, including IT Consulting, BOK Financial, Cherokee Nation Businesses, INTEGRIS Health, American Medical Response / Emergency Medical Services Corporation, Via Christi Health, Williams Communications, and Koch Industries.

Richard Huls possesses a range of certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Their experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the IT industry.

Richard Huls - PMP, CSM, ITIL completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University, where they studied from 1981 to 1985. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include "Body Language for Leaders" and "Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders" from LinkedIn, obtained in April 2019. Richard also completed "Developing Your Emotional Intelligence" and "Leading with Emotional Intelligence" from LinkedIn in March 2019. Richard has further certifications such as "Agile Fundamentals & Bringing Agile to IT Operations Certificates" from Pluralsight, "Certified Scrum Master" from Scrum Alliance, and "ITIL V2 and V3 Foundation" from EXIN. Richard also holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, Richard has completed "Scrum Fundamentals & Scrum Master Skills Certificates" from Pluralsight, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.