Gerry Huot

Agile Project Manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional software delivery teams at Autodesk. Proven expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, including facilitation of Scrum ceremonies, backlog management, and risk mitigation for technology projects. Committed to driving quality, consistency, and predictability in project delivery.

Skilled in collaborating with Product Management and PMO teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timely execution. Dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Product Release Manager & Agile Delivery Lead - Autodesk, Inc.

(2009 - 2026)

• Led multiple concurrent software implementation projects in an Agile environment, managing delivery teams and ensuring adherence to project milestones
• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Developed and managed project plans, aligning execution with business objectives and technology goals
• Oversaw backlog refinement, estimation, and prioritization in collaboration with Product Management
• Proactively identified, managed, and escalated risks and blockers to ensure timely project delivery
• Maintained project management artifacts and status reporting using Jira and Confluence
• Provided cross-functional team leadership and over 10 years of people management experience
• Implemented process improvements and automated reporting to drive quality and consistency
• Balanced strategic planning with hands-on execution across multiple high-impact initiatives

Beta Program Administrator - Autodesk, Inc.

(2009 - 2026)

• Standardized the beta experience by deploying testing platforms and managing the Revit Preview program with over 12,000 users
• Collected and incorporated customer feedback to refine software delivery and enhance user satisfaction

Software Quality Assurance Manager - Autodesk, Inc.

(2007 - 2016)

• Supervised Quality Assurance teams for multiple product lines, ensuring rigorous adherence to quality standards and defect-free releases
• Provided people management and coaching to direct reports for over 5 years

Software Quality Assurance Analyst - Autodesk, Inc.

(2005 - 2007)

• Ensured overall product feature quality while serving as an expert and trainer on Autodesk AutoCAD MEP and content building processes

Autodesk Product Application Engineer | Autodesk Product Trainer - Microdesk

(2003 - 2005)

• Provided technical support and on-site training, enhancing product understanding and customer outcomes

Product Support Analyst - Architectural and Civil Engineering Products - Autodesk Inc.

(2001 - 2003)

• Delivered frontline technical support and effective problem resolution for critical software products

Worked toward Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Construction Management - Roger Williams University