Scrum Master Agile Coach

Atlanta, GA 470-***-**** ad0ivp@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, Project Management, and Software Development Life Cycle. A dedicated and reliable team coach, facilitator, and mentor with over 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master and Agile coach. Proficient in fostering team growth, eliminating anti-patterns, and driving successful Agile transformations using Agile best practices (i.e. STAR, GROW e.t.c). Skilled in emotional intelligence, I've coached teams that embody Scrum values while establishing trust and enhancing productivity. Accomplished in large-scale software deployments, network infrastructure, data security, and Systems Administration.

Certifications:

● Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

● Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

● Professional Scrum Master Product Owner

● SAFe 5.0

Education: BSc Marine Biology University of Lagos

Skills

Scrum Project Management

KANBAN Planning and Estimation

JIRA SAFe Scaled Agile Framework

Confluence Team Development & Coaching

Microsoft Office Suite Verbal & Written Communication Project Analysis Project Planning

Workflow Planning & Design Conflict Resolution

Change Management Risk Management

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CI/CD Continuous Improvement & Continuous

Development

Scrum Master/Agile Coach

Ameriprise February 2022 – Present

● Implemented Agile and Scrum methodologies successfully for project delivery.

● Identified internal blockers, proposing workflow improvements that enhanced project delivery.

● Provided expert Agile coaching to development teams and stakeholders.

● Offered specialized guidance on Jira utilization and internal Agile practices.

● Created comprehensive Scrum documentation, detailing processes, test workflows, and more.

● Led the transition of teams from waterfall to Agile methodologies.

● Enhanced team velocity by 50% and team morale.

● Mentored team members in Agile practices and facilitated their skill development.

● Collaborated with Product Owner on acceptance criteria and user stories.

● Cultivated an Agile mindset within individuals, teams, and organizations.

● Coached individual team members for personal development and skill enhancement. Scrum Master

Sprint Atlanta, GA December 2020 - January 2022

● Led coaching and training initiatives on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Kanban), equipping teams for successful Agile implementation.

● Provided influential leadership and coaching to management, enhancing their grasp and utilization of Agile principles.

● Guided robust Agile processes and best practices, ensuring optimal methodologies were adopted throughout the organization.

● Demonstrated strong Agile leadership, elevating team performance and fostering continuous improvement.

● Expertly facilitated collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, enhancing communication and project execution.

● Identified and resolved impediments to maintain consistent feature delivery, showcasing adept problem-solving skills.

● Held dual role of Scrum Master and Agile Coach, leading Scrum of Scrums for cross-team alignment.

● Skillfully facilitated key Agile ceremonies, bolstering team cohesion and collaboration.

● Collaborated with Product Owner for efficient backlog practices, enabling seamless project prioritization.

● Facilitated and coached a Scrum team for Micro Service software delivery using Continuous Deployment Platform, enhancing development efficiency and rapid feature delivery. Page 2

Senior Scrum Master

Humana Atlanta, Georgia March 2018 - November 2020

● Fostered relationships with diverse stakeholders, including DevOps Evangelists, Release Managers, Automation Experts, QA professionals, Developers/Testers, and Security Engineers, addressing DevOps and Scrum team impediments for smooth project execution.

● Forged robust connections with business stakeholders, resolving project challenges, providing transparent updates, and facilitating effective communication and resolution.

● Guided development teams in applying Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban) throughout SDLC, steering initiatives for optimal outcomes.

● Ensured Agile methodology adherence by observing team dynamics, aligning practices with Agile principles, and optimizing efficiency.

● Shared expert insights and strategies, fostering Agile maturity, and driving continuous Agile practice improvement.

● Skillfully facilitated Agile ceremonies, promoting team collaboration and communication.

● Led Scrum practice for EDS DevOps Marketing, coaching broader Scrum community, guiding cloud migration, and coordinating within SAFe framework for IT and business deliverables Project Analyst

Home Depot Atlanta, GA February 2015 - January 2018

● Played a pivotal role in System Test and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes. Meticulously reviewed test plans, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.

● Demonstrated adeptness in capturing business requirements through a variety of channels, including discussions, workshops, and interviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts. Translated these insights into detailed and well-documented business, functional, and nonfunctional requirements.

● Orchestrated in-depth business stakeholder analysis and conducted impactful stakeholder workshops. This process facilitated the clear identification of roles and responsibilities, culminating in the creation of a comprehensive stakeholder map.

● Engaged in a thorough analysis of the company's workflow and business processes, keenly assessing efficiency and identifying areas for enhancement. Devised solutions tailored to facility needs to optimize processes.

● Led the gathering and documentation of business, functional, and nonfunctional requirements, shaping these insights into a comprehensive Business Requirement Document (BRD). Collaborated closely with Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to validate and finalize the BRD, obtaining necessary signoffs. Page 3

● Produced a meticulous traceability matrix, ensuring alignment between requirements, design, and testing efforts. Collaborated seamlessly with the design and testing teams to guarantee that the application was precisely aligned with established requirements.

● Fostered collaborative partnerships with the design and user experience teams, working together to craft an intuitive customer-centric UI. Leveraged customer research insights to guide UI design, ensuring a user interface that effectively met customer needs.

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