Scrum Master Software Development

David Umeri

432-***-**** ad19jm@r.postjobfree.com Dallas, TX 77079

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Certified and experienced Scrum Master with over 9+ years of outstanding track record with a passion for implementing Agile mindset, principles, and values. I enjoy working as a “Servant Leader” in successful and productive Agile deliveries, with business initiatives to deliver quantifiable and sustainable results. Proven ability to guide, coach, and support several cross-functional teams in developing, documenting, and delivering process innovations to successful business goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Framework: Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe

●Agile Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio & Rally

●Office Tools: Microsoft Office suite, Google Office tools, Zoom Meeting tool, Webex,

SharePoint, Slack, PowerPoint, Signal

●Key Skills: Experience working with Co-located, Distributed, and Offshore teams using

Different visual platforms

●Scrum Skills: Agile/Scrum Coaching & Servant Leadership, Capacity Planning, Change

Management, Time management, Decision making, and Critical thinking

●Meeting Facilitation: Agile planning & forecasting, Agile estimation, and coaching,

Excellent communication, collaboration, Conflict resolution, and Relationship building

●Experience in PACs, SQL, SCLM, SAP Cloud Platform, Financial Domain, and Salesforce,

ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing

●Metrics reporting, Status reporting, Stakeholder Management, User Stories

●Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Waterfall Methodology, Problem Solving,

Digital transformation, Product Roadmap

CERTIFICATION

●SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

●Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

●Project Manager Professional (PMP)

●Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Agile Scrum Master State Farm insurance Dallas, Tx Sep 2020 – Present

•Supported several Software Development teams to integrate scaling the streaming service for a new subscriber base, and the development of scalable streaming solutions through the Software Development Life Cycle from requirements definition through successful deployment.

•Led two teams that created applications based on user preferences/requirements and developed the "TO-BE" product from the "AS-IS" roadmap prior to UATs and Test runs; this includes all phases from conceptualization to MVP and Final Product Launch.

•Organized and facilitated scrum team events and related meetings.

•Assisted Product owners with backlog prioritization, backlog grooming, and release planning.

•Supported and guided three cross-functional scrum teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication through end-to-end software application projects.

•Facilitated backlog grooming to achieve enough ready stories for the next sprint and reduce the time of sprint planning.

•implementation and management of Oracle's integrated suite of business modules. Such as applications for financial management, human capital management, supply chain management, project portfolio management, procurement, and others.

•Facilitate the streamline and automate business processes, provide comprehensive and real-time business insights, and improve overall operational efficiency.

•Guiding the team on Oracle ERP project:

• Project Planning: This stage involves defining the project scope, setting up the project team, and creating a detailed project plan. The plan should include timelines, budgets, and key milestones and the project team must effectively manage risks, ensure clear communication among all stakeholders, and maintain strict quality control. The ultimate goal is to deliver an ERP system that enhances the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the business.

•Utilized JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage and share relevant communication with team members and stakeholders.

•Monitored progress using the sprint report, velocity, and burn-up and burn-down charts.

•Coached three scrum teams and stakeholders where necessary to agile practices as outlined by the Scrum Framework.

•Organized the Scrum Event calendar to ensure all event meetings are held and stayed within the time box.

Scrum Master Baker Hughes midland tx, TX Aug 2017 – Sep 2020

•Supported two Software Development Scrum teams to build a Web Application System for online shopping and pickup kiosks.

•Facilitated core agile ceremonies: Facilitating product backlog, sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meeting.

•Evangelized Agile as a strategic asset of culture and business value, inspiring teams in the implementation of new tools and techniques.

•Planned agile good practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.

•Facilitated the team to estimate story points and measure velocity to plan future sprints.

•Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.

•Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.

•Applying Agile best practices which lead to high return on investments (ROI) and removing team impediments and blockers to ensure the team continued delivery of features.

•Coached teams in agile practices and provided necessary training to create a positive mindset to Agile methodologies.

Project Manager/Scrum Master AT&T HOUSTON, TX Feb 2013 – Jul 2017

•Led a Cloud Delivery team to execute the transition from a Waterfall Approach into an Agile Mindset.

•Coached team members in an agile mindset and scrum framework and used Jira and Azure DevOps to track projects and tasks.

•Assist in prioritizing bugs/defects with PO to meet business objectives and schedules.

•Assisted with and removed impediments to support local and remote personnel.

•I fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team. And encourage the team to regularly reflect on their processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance their productivity.

•Leading the team to have a deep understanding of Oracle ERP systems and processes. guide the team in effectively utilizing Oracle ERP tools and ensure that the ERP implementation aligns with the organization's

•Help in handling an Oracle ERP team as key team player,ensuring effective collaboration, adherence to Scrum principles, and successful delivery of Oracle ERP projects.

•Communicated with subject matter experts (both internal and external) to understand business needs and/or prevent/resolve issues.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science – Computer science Jul 2011

University of Lagos - Nigeria

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