Insightful. Strategic. Innovative.

Josh
Griffith

AI & Agile Practice Coach building scalable, tech-enabled solutions that transform how organizations work. Over 12 years turning complex processes into measurable results.

$6.5M+
Documented Savings
10,465
Hours Saved Annually
12+
Years of Experience
7
Professional Certifications
About Me

I transform how
work gets done.

Josh Griffith

For over 12 years, I have built my career around one thing: making complex processes simpler, faster, and more human. I have generated nearly $6.5 million in documented savings through Lean Six Sigma, strategic automation, and AI-driven workflow design. I coach senior leaders, redesign processes, and build the tools and systems that make transformation stick.

In late 2025, I was hand-selected to move from the Office of Continuous Improvement into Vanguard’s Agile Practice, embedded with Technology and Data Innovations within Personal Investor. I now partner directly with developers, product owners, and engineering teams to drive AI-enabled transformation at scale. I build Jira Forge integrations, architect enterprise data pipelines connecting Atlassian to Azure and Dataverse, manage a GitHub library of 50+ Claude AI skills for coaching, lead engagements in Figma, and use Tableau and SQL to turn massive data lakes into coaching insights. I use Claude Code daily, both to ship solutions and to deepen my understanding of how developers work so I can coach them more effectively.

I do not back down from technical challenges. Whether it is standing up an entire Agile program in Jira and Confluence, designing a five-agent AI system in Copilot Studio and Power Automate, leading a 3-month cross-functional process mapping engagement between technical and business incident management teams, or teaching myself a new tool over a weekend, I go where the work needs me to go and I deliver results.

Education

M.A. Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University | 4.0 GPA | 2023
B.S. Business Administration
Northern Arizona University | 2012

Certifications

Professional certifications: ASQ CSSGB, Microsoft PL-900, PSM I, PSK I, PSPO I, SPS

Tools & Technology

AI & Dev
Claude Code, GitHub, Jira Forge, AI Prompt Engineering
Data
Tableau, SQL, Power BI, Python, Excel/VBA
Platform
Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio
Design
Figma, MURAL, Visio, Adobe Creative Suite
Project
Jira, Confluence, Kanban, ActionableAgile
Career

Experience

2021 - Present

AI & Agile Practice Coach

Technology and Data Innovations
Vanguard | Personal Investor Division

Joined as a Continuous Improvement Specialist in the Office of Continuous Improvement, coaching an entire department of leaders and teams through Lean adoption, management system maturity, and process automation. Delivered nearly $6.5M in documented savings. In late 2025, hand-selected to transition into the Agile Practice within Personal Investor, embedded with Technology and Data Innovations. Now partner directly with developers, product owners, and engineering teams to drive AI-enabled process transformation, build developer tooling, and deliver scalable technology solutions.

Automated the PAS Advisor Email Evaluation Workflow in Power Automate, saving 10,465 hours annually ($984K in value) across 4,830+ monthly evaluations
Delivered senior management consulting on Lean Methodologies, achieving $4.9M in annual waste reduction
Led a subdivision-wide demand, capacity, and environment initiative, improving organizational maturity by 19.8%
Orchestrated Agile and Scrum training for the Platform Transition Program, facilitating the transition of 800,000+ accounts
Built and manage a GitHub project with 50+ Claude AI skills for Agile and Lean coaches, scaling AI-assisted coaching across the practice
Architected a 3-month incident management process consolidation engagement using Figma, leading two teams (technical IT/CTO leadership and business-facing) through discovery, process mapping, redundancy analysis, RACI charting, and strategic recommendations
Designed a five-agent Agentic Project Launcher using Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Dataverse where a single prompt triggers sequential AI agents to build complete project plans
Built Jira Forge app integrations for risk scoring and impact assessments, with a full enterprise data pipeline connecting Forge to Azure AD and Dataverse via the Graph API
Self-taught SQL and built Tableau and Tableau Prep Flows pipelines to manage massive data lakes the Agile Practice coaches to
Lead client engagements using Figma, building interactive prototypes, process maps, and visual artifacts that drive stakeholder alignment
Stood up entire Agile programs in Jira and Confluence from scratch, designing Kanban boards and workflows for any delivery model
Developed complex multi-branch Power Automate workflows including the Central Supervision Call Evaluation process, automating thousands of manual steps
Designed and facilitated workshops and training programs including the SATA change management framework, Scientific Method for system adoption, and strategic value proposition engagements using MURAL, Figma, and Microsoft Whiteboard
Built a personal budget tracking web app (vanilla JS, Chart.js) shipped to GitHub, then designed a v4.0 React/Zustand redesign with phased build plan
2019 - 2021

Tax Operations Manager

Retail Regulatory Operations
Vanguard

Directed a team of 18 tax and cost basis experts through operational realignment, DMAIC improvement projects, and the introduction of data-driven performance management. Delivered over $800K in combined savings while building a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Implemented department-wide operational realignments and strategic KPIs, achieving $325,220 in annual cost savings through leader standard work and targeted training
Led a 6-month DMAIC project reducing Spec ID tax work object overnight holds, delivering $106,500 in 3-year cost savings
Led a 9-month DMAIC initiative minimizing transfer work object defects and extra-processing waste, delivering $369,850 in annual savings and a 13.2% defect reduction, surpassing the target
Self-taught Power BI and Power Query to fill an organizational gap, creating department dashboards that elevated performance discussions across the management team
Founded and sponsored the Cost Basis Professional Development Council, building professional skill development, career advancement, and networking opportunities for crew and leaders
2015 - 2019

Participant Services Manager

Institutional Investment Group
Vanguard

Led a team of 24 FINRA-licensed phone representatives specializing in employer-based retirement plans and investment expertise. Drove licensing program excellence, managed complex client escalations, and built forecasting tools that improved operational planning.

Oversaw the department's Series 6, 63, and SIE FINRA Licensing Program, achieving the highest successful pass rates of 85% and 98% in consecutive years
Maintained a perfect record of de-escalation and client satisfaction managing sensitive and complex service issues with elevated clients
Developed and implemented an Excel/VBA forecasting tool for headcount and licensing needs across the department
Set performance standards, led calibration exercises, and conducted regular coaching sessions including 1-on-1s, call evaluations, and side-by-side coaching
2012 - 2015

Senior Branch Manager / Branch Manager

Multiple Locations
Hertz Car Rentals

Managed a portfolio exceeding $2.5M in annual revenue across multiple offices in the Northeast Phoenix and North Scottsdale area, including three major resorts and a private airport. Led fleet management, built key business partnerships, and drove service revenue excellence.

Led local and statewide fleet management strategies including inventory control and strategic vehicle ordering
Developed and grew relationships with key business partners, driving significant business growth and client retention
Oversaw service revenue goals per branch, driving sales and service delivery excellence across all locations
Portfolio

Projects & Impact

AI Architecture5-agent AI system

Agentic Project Launcher

Designed a multi-agent project delivery system using Power Platform where a single user prompt triggers five sequential AI agents (Project Manager, Scrum Master, Copywriter, Professional Coach, QA Reviewer) that collaboratively build a complete project plan, sprint backlog, communications, and coaching artifacts. All outputs stored in Dataverse with full audit logging.

Copilot StudioPower AutomateDataverseAI Agents
Power Automate$984K annual value

PAS Email Evaluation Automation

Replaced a labor-intensive manual workflow with automated conditional logic, multi-level approvals, and real-time notifications. Processing 4,830+ evaluations monthly.

Power AutomateChange ManagementProcess Design
AI & Developer Tooling50+ skills deployed

Claude AI Skills Library

Built and manage a GitHub-hosted repository of 50+ Claude AI skills purpose-built for Agile and Lean coaches. A recent organizational innovation to scale AI-assisted coaching.

Claude CodeGitHubAI Architecture
Azure / Forge / DataverseCross-platform data pipeline

Enterprise Integration Architecture

Architected a full enterprise integration pipeline connecting Atlassian Jira to Microsoft Dataverse via Azure AD. Designed OAuth application authentication flow, Forge backend functions for server-side API calls, normalized two-table Dataverse schema, and Graph API write operations. Built to support risk scoring data that feeds Power BI dashboards and Power Apps.

Azure ADGraph APIJira ForgeDataverse
Facilitation / Process Mapping3-month enterprise engagement

Incident Management Process Consolidation

Architected and led a 3-month cross-functional consultation between two incident management teams, one technical (developers, IT leadership, CTO officers) and one business-facing, with significant process overlap. Built the entire engagement in Figma, conducting discovery, process mapping, redundancy analysis, and collaborative RACI charting. Designed async collaboration frameworks for virtual teams and delivered strategic recommendations for process optimization at integration points, eliminating duplicate effort while navigating sensitive organizational dynamics.

FigmaProcess MappingRACICross-Functional Facilitation
Custom DevelopmentEnterprise-wide tooling

Jira Forge Risk Scoring App

Built Jira Forge app integrations to manage risk scoring and impact assessments, extending Jira native capabilities with custom tooling for structured decision making.

Jira ForgeJavaScriptAtlassian
Lean / Power BI19.8% maturity improvement

Demand & Capacity Frontier

Transformed how demand and capacity were understood and managed across a subdivision, visualizing operational maturity and empowering leaders with actionable data.

Power BIKanbanLean Systems
Agile Coaching800K+ accounts transitioned

Platform Transition Program

Orchestrated end-to-end Agile and Scrum training for Vanguard's Platform Transition, developing comprehensive Jira training and project boards for 800,000+ account migration.

JiraScrumTraining Design
Data & AnalyticsPractice-wide analytics

Agile Practice Data Lakes

Self-taught SQL and built Tableau/Tableau Prep Flows pipelines to manage massive data lakes the Agile Practice uses for coaching and performance insights.

SQLTableauData Engineering
Full-Stack DevelopmentShipped to GitHub

Personal Budget Tracking App

Built and shipped a personal finance web app from scratch using vanilla JavaScript, Chart.js, and localStorage. Features include income/expense projection, debt payoff visualization, and a guided onboarding wizard. Subsequently designed a v4.0 React/Zustand redesign with a cyber-neumorphism dark theme, phased build plan, and full JSON round-trip data compatibility.

ReactZustandChart.jsClaude Code
Process OptimizationRegulatory recognition

VVI Net Settlement Account Process Mapping

Transformed a complex bank attestation process into a clear, actionable framework through stakeholder collaboration and facilitation. Transitioned from consultant to project lead, conducted discovery with senior leaders, led a four-hour collaborative mapping session, and delivered a comprehensive Visio process map with strategic recommendations that earned recognition from regulatory bodies.

Process MappingVisioMURALCompliance
Change ManagementDivision-wide adoption improvement

Scientific Method for System Adoption

Combined the Scientific Method with human-centered design to create a structured brainstorming model that tackled low adoption rates of the Vanguard Management System. Led iterative development of the model, transitioned it to MS Whiteboard for digital collaboration, and executed an organization-wide observation blitz that validated hypotheses and generated actionable adoption strategies.

Scientific MethodHuman-Centered DesignMS Whiteboard
FacilitationLeadership alignment achieved

Strategic Value Proposition Development

Designed and facilitated a MURAL-based workshop to help a senior leader and her team in Brokerage and Investments craft a compelling value proposition. Opened with Simon Sinek's Start With Why framework, guided the team through structured brainstorming, and delivered a standardized template that unified diverse perspectives into a shared strategic vision.

MURALSimon SinekWorkshop DesignFacilitation
Training DesignOrg-wide training delivered

SATA Change Management Framework Training

Designed and delivered a training program introducing the SATA (Sponsor, Advocate, Target, Agent) change management framework to peers and leaders. Drew from direct academic study with the model's author, Chris Crosby, and translated the framework from theory into practical organizational application, positioning it as a complement to existing models like RACI.

SATA FrameworkInstructional DesignChange Management
Power AutomateReal-time accuracy achieved

Process Owner Library Automation

Automated the management of critical contact data for process and product owners, eliminating manual tracking and ensuring real-time accuracy. Built change alert notifications so stakeholders were immediately informed of updates, supporting both day-to-day operational efficiency and crisis readiness across the organization.

Power AutomateSharePointData Automation
Giving Back

Community & Volunteerism

Community volunteer event
Vanguard2023 - Present

ABLE CRG - Arizona Site Lead / Enterprise Operations

Planned and executed the "ABLE Summit: Empowering All Abilities," a global event emphasizing accessibility and empowerment. Led cross-departmental teams and collaborated with the Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School2025 - Present

Girls JV Flag Football Head Coach

Building culture, developing athletic confidence, and creating an inclusive competitive environment for student-athletes.

SDO Wrestling2022 - Present

Community Digital Engagement Volunteer

Manage websites, online storefronts, digital marketing, and fundraising campaigns for the school wrestling program and club team.

Vanguard AZ Career Development2017 - Present

Career Coach and Mentor

Leadership coaching, interview preparation, networking strategy, and career growth guidance for participants across the organization.

Connect

Let's Talk.

I am always interested in conversations about process transformation, AI-driven automation, Agile coaching, and building things that make organizations work better.