About Clifton Jackson

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Transforming Organizations Through Agile Excellence

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Clifton Jackson is the founder of Versagile, LLC, an agile coaching and digital transformation consultancy serving organizations navigating complex technological and organizational change. With over 11 years of experience leading cross-functional teams for Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and high-growth startups, Clifton specializes in connecting technical solutions to core business functions while driving measurable outcomes.
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Professional Background

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Clifton's career spans critical projects across pharmaceutical, federal, and technology sectors. He has led agile transformations at organizations including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and ButterflyMX—a NYC-based proptech company where he established their Agile Center of Excellence.

His work on COVID-19 vaccine trial systems for Pfizer and AstraZeneca exemplifies his ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality standards for life-saving initiatives.

Clifton brings a unique combination of technical project management expertise and deep understanding of change psychology, enabling him to drive stakeholder buy-in during challenging organizational transformations

Expertise & Approach

Agile Methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, DevOps Digital Transformation: ERP integration, cloud platforms, enterprise systems Value Realization: Custom metrics frameworks, PowerBI dashboards, ROI measurement Change Management: Stakeholder adoption strategies, behavioral science principles, training programs

Clifton's approach focuses on practical implementation over theoretical frameworks. He believes digital transformation succeeds when teams understand not just the "how" but the "why"—connecting daily work to organizational goals and measuring success through both quantitative metrics and qualitative improvements like employee satisfaction and process efficiency.
 
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Education & Certifications

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Education:
  • Master of Public Administration, University of Baltimore
  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Virginia Commonwealth University

Certifications:
  • SAFe 6 Practice Consultant
  • SAFe 6 Scrum Master
  • Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
  • ITIL Service Management
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner
  • Professional Scrum Master

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
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Beyond Versagile

Clifton is also the founder of two additional ventures that reflect his commitment to leveraging technology and strategic thinking for positive impact:

FireVibe Web Design (firevibe.net) provides professional web design and development services, helping businesses establish compelling online presences that drive engagement and growth.

Living Well Youth Works (livingwellyouth.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth development and well-being through innovative programs and community partnerships.

These complementary ventures demonstrate Clifton's versatility as both a technologist and community leader, bringing the same strategic thinking and execution excellence to every endeavor.
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Key Achievements

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  • Successfully led digital transformations for 6 organizations, improving value delivery measurement and ROI by an average of 30%
 
  • Mentored 75+ professionals on agile practices with 85% achieving certification within 6 months
 
  • Established reusable value realization frameworks adopted across multiple federal agencies
 
  • Reduced delivery timelines by 27% through strategic agile implementation
 
  • Built Agile Center of Excellence for enterprise proptech company, coaching 50+ team members

 

Let's Work Together

Clifton is available for hourly consulting engagements focused on agile coaching, digital transformation strategy, and organizational change management. Whether you need support for a specific initiative or ongoing strategic guidance, Versagile offers flexible expertise tailored to your needs.
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