Kirsten Bachert

Kirsten is a Consultant at Sand Cherry Associates, with 15+ years of combined operational, technical, and project leadership experience spanning enterprise software development, retail operations, and process optimization across diverse industries. Kirsten is an integral part of our firm's ongoing success in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions.

Kirsten has led numerous engagements delivering enterprise applications and driving organizational transformations through Agile methodologies and data-driven strategies. Known for exceptional learning agility, she quickly assimilates complex technical environments and industry terminology while building trust through active listening and clear communication.

Prior to Sand Cherry Associates, Kirsten was a Project Manager, Software Engineer, and Team Lead at Midwestern Interactive, leading project delivery and release management for enterprise e-commerce solutions.

• Agile Project Delivery & Team Leadership: Led cross-functional development teams delivering enterprise applications for major e-commerce clients including Beck's Hybrids, MillersLab, and Mpix. Facilitated sprint ceremonies, managed technical backlogs, and improved team efficiency by 40% through process optimization and active mentorship.
• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Implemented Agile/Scrum frameworks achieving 30% improvement in organizational efficiency and accelerated time-to-market. Established standardized SDLC practices and documentation protocols to streamline release cycles with minimal oversight.
• Requirements Analysis & Stakeholder Management: Gathered and translated complex business requirements into user stories and technical specifications. Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to define project scope and acceptance criteria while managing competing interests and conflicting priorities.
• Data-Driven Strategy & Reporting: Developed and maintained project tracking dashboards using Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps to identify process bottlenecks and forecast project timelines. Provided regular status updates to executive leadership with actionable insights.
• Full-Stack Technical Leadership: Delivered modern, responsive web applications using C# and React in enterprise settings. Collaborated with backend developers and business analysts to translate complex business logic into scalable technical solutions.