Company Info for virginiadot.org | Icebreaker

Company Info for virginiadot.org | Icebreaker

Members

James Bryant, Ph.D., P.E.

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As the President and CEO of Engineer Your Success LLC, I combine my extensive engineering background and coaching skills to help engineers and engineering organizations achieve their personal and professional goals. I have over 20 years of experience as a professional engineer, program manager, and researcher in the transportation sector, where I led multimillion-dollar projects, contributed to technical publications, and served on and managed national committees. I hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and a Master Certified Professional Coach certification, as well as a John Maxwell Leadership certification as a trainer, speaker, and executive coach. I am passionate about empowering engineers to improve their performance, productivity, and well-being, by transforming problems into opportunities. My mission is to help business owners and engineering leaders design and live a life where they are winning at work and at home.

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I’ve built my career on a foundation of grit, grace, and growth—rising through the ranks across industries that demand resilience, leadership, and rapid decision-making. From military service and emergency medicine to inside sales and ultimately restoration and reconstruction, I’ve led teams and operations where excellence isn't optional—it's expected. Currently, I serve as Director of Operations at AfterDisaster, a nationally recognized leader in emergency response and property restoration. I oversee day-to-day operations across multiple markets, ensuring our teams are equipped, motivated, and empowered to deliver exceptional service when it matters most. My journey has taken me from Sales to Regional Sales Manager and from Project Manager to Operations Manager, eventually pushing me to the executive level—where I now focus on optimizing field performance, strengthening team culture, and scaling our systems to match our growth. I hold the Triple Master Designation with the IICRC in Water Restoration, Fire & Smoke Restoration, and Textile Cleaning—credentials that underscore my commitment to both technical expertise and operational leadership. I’m passionate about developing the next generation of leaders in this industry. If you're looking to be part of a team that values accountability, innovation, and integrity, we’re building something worth joining. This isn't just a job—it’s a mission to restore hope and rebuild lives.

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Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital, healthcare and finance industries. Skilled in Scrum, Web Application Development, Databases, Test Automation, Mobile Testing, JavaScript, Java and C#. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business.

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Software Engineering

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Product Operations, AR/VR

Susanna Chandler

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O365 | SharePoint Admin | IT BA and UI-UX Design

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I am a driven, hardworking individual with a passion for research and insights. Currently, I work in Customer Experience and Intelligence at Twilio.

Michael R. Boone, PE, MS

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Manager, Trustworthy AI Product

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Product Data Scientist