Meet Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp, Founder of Command Results
From Tactical Reconnaissance to Transformative Results
Cecil Gary Rupp—known as Gary, and call sign ‘One Eye’—Began his career as a Marine Corps flight officer, flying tactical reconnaissance and fighter-attack aircraft. His military service shaped him into a disciplined, strategic thinker and bold leader, qualities he’s carried into his business career.
Author and Thought Leader
Gary has authored five books on IT and business strategies, including The Lean-Agile Way, co-authored by Al Shalloway, Richard Knaster, and Steve Pereira. Together, they created an agnostic approach to Lean, Agile, and Value Stream Management (VSM), empowering organizations to solve real-world challenges.
Engineering Project Manager
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project. With a top-secret clearance, an MBA, and years of experience managing large-scale deployments, he joined as an engineering project manager.
Proven Results
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project.
80%
Reduction in production costs
500%
Increase in throughput

Meet Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp, Founder of Command Results

From Tactical Reconnaissance to Transformative Results
Cecil Gary Rupp—known as Gary, and call sign ‘One Eye’—Began his career as a Marine Corps flight officer, flying tactical reconnaissance and fighter-attack aircraft. His military service shaped him into a disciplined, strategic thinker and bold leader, qualities he’s carried into his business career.
Author and Thought Leader
Gary has authored five books on IT and business strategies, including The Lean-Agile Way, co-authored by Al Shalloway, Richard Knaster, and Steve Pereira. Together, they created an agnostic approach to Lean, Agile, and Value Stream Management (VSM), empowering organizations to solve real-world challenges.
Engineering Project Manager
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project. With a top-secret clearance, an MBA, and years of experience managing large-scale deployments, he joined as an engineering project manager.
Proven Results
Gary’s first post-military role was with a high-tech defense manufacturer working on a top-secret DoD project.
80%
Reduction in production costs
500%
Increase in throughput

Sustained Efficiency
Ensures streamlined operations and waste reduction through proven methodologies

Agile for Adaptability
Helps organizations evolve to meet emerging needs and market demands

Specific Methods
Focused on practical methods that drive results, avoiding bloated frameworks
Certifications and
Professional Affiliations

Value Stream Management Consortium Ambassador

Project Management Professional

Scaled Agile Program Consultant

Certified Scrum Master
Certifications and
Professional Affiliations

Value Stream Management Consortium Ambassador

Project Management Professional

Scaled Agile Program Consultant

Certified Scrum Master
Maximizing Value Through a Holistic Approach
To deliver the most value with available time, resources, and budgets, organizations must look beyond just product features and functions. A holistic view across the value stream ensures Agile teams focus on the highest-impact areas.

Key Takeaways:
A value stream consists of activities that transform inputs into customer value.
Inefficiencies such as quality issues, bottlenecks, and waste can slow delivery.
A Value Stream Improvement Team (VSIT) identifies and prioritizes problem areas.
Agile teams traditionally focus on developing products, services, and solutions.
By aligning Agile teams with value stream priorities, businesses eliminate constraints, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.
This approach ensures Agile teams work on what matters most, driving meaningful business value.

Maximizing Value Through a Holistic Approach
To deliver the most value with available time, resources, and budgets, organizations must look beyond just product features and functions. A holistic view across the value stream ensures Agile teams focus on the highest-impact areas.

Key Takeaways:
A value stream consists of activities that transform inputs into customer value.
Inefficiencies such as quality issues, bottlenecks, and waste can slow delivery.
A Value Stream Improvement Team (VSIT) identifies and prioritizes problem areas.
Agile teams traditionally focus on developing products, services, and solutions.
By aligning Agile teams with value stream priorities, businesses eliminate constraints, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.
This approach ensures Agile teams work on what matters most, driving meaningful business value.

Continuing Education (CE) Courses
This option provides over 40 hours of advanced training for certified professionals-including project managers, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practitioners, Certified Scrum Masters (CSM), and Certified Scrum Product Owners (CSPO).
In these courses, you’ll learn proven methods to align your work with real business priorities-delivering tangible results that executives and stakeholders value.
The Seven Methods of the Lean-Agile Way
1. Lean-Agile Practices
2. Value Stream Management (VSM)
3. Value Stream Mapping
4. Value Stream Networks
5. BLAST (Basic Lean-Agile Solutions Teams)
6. BASE (BLAST Architecture for Strategic Execution)
7. BRIA (Business Role Intelligence Analysis)
Gain CE credits while mastering real-world business improvement strategies.
Continuing Education
(CE) Courses
(CE) Courses
This option provides over 40 hours of advanced training for certified professionals-including project managers, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practitioners, Certified Scrum Masters (CSM), and Certified Scrum Product Owners (CSPO).
In these courses, you’ll learn proven methods to align your work with real business priorities-delivering tangible results that executives and stakeholders value.
The Seven Methods of the Lean-Agile Way
1. Lean-Agile Practices
2. Value Stream Management (VSM)
3. Value Stream Mapping
4. Value Stream Networks
5. BLAST (Basic Lean-Agile Solutions Teams)
6. BASE (BLAST Architecture for Strategic Execution)
7. BRIA (Business Role Intelligence Analysis)
Gain CE credits while mastering real-world business improvement strategies.
Achieve Real Results
in Just Four Weeks
Your organization can move beyond buzzwords and start delivering measurable results-fast.
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Achieve Real Results
in Just Four Weeks
Your organization can move beyond buzzwords and start delivering measurable results-fast.
——- Or ——-