Senior-Level Agile Leadership That Scales With Your Business
Hi, I'm Esse Akpaidem, PMP founder and CEO of Southwell Resources Inc and I help startups and growing companies deliver predictably without the $120K+ commitment of a full-time hire.
Scaling Shouldn't Mean Choosing Between Speed and Budget
I've spent 15+ years leading complex programs at companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Boeing - and I kept seeing the same pattern: Growing teams needed senior Agile and Program Management expertise to stay on track. But hiring full-time meant six-figure salaries, long ramp-up times, and permanent headcount they weren't ready to commit to.
The result? Projects stretched. Teams got blocked. Delivery became unpredictable.
I founded Southwell Resources to solve that exact problem: giving startups and mid-market companies access to executive-level Agile and Program Management leadership — at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale as they grow.
No 90-day onboarding. No long-term lock-in. Just immediate impact when you need it most.
Full-Stack Agile & Program Management — On Your Terms
I specialize in full-stack Agile and Project Management,
helping organizations and startups achieve predictable delivery without adding long-term headcount.
Typically effective within the first week — not months
Scale up or down as your teams grow, with no long-term commitment
Save $60K–$80K annually compared to full-time hires
15+ years managing programs across Tech, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, and Telco
Whether you need short-term project support or ongoing fractional leadership, I adapt to your business — not the other way around.
Technical. Advisory. Results-Driven.
I bring a technical foundation (B.Sc. Computer Science) combined with senior advisory experience (PMP®, SAFe® Agilist) to help teams navigate complexity without slowing down innovation.
I don't believe in cookie-cutter frameworks. I believe in adapting proven methodologies — Agile, SAFe®, DevSecOps, Hybrid, Waterfall — to fit your organization's reality.
Partnering with me doesn't just give you a consultant — you gain a force multiplier who
The same approach I've delivered for Microsoft, Starbucks, and AT&T can drive measurable results for your team.
You have the vision and the team. I have the blueprint for structured, momentum-driven execution.
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