GODWIN OIKU

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Summary

Certified SAFe Scrum master with seven years of expertise in all phases of the SDLC and project life cycle in an Agile- Scrum environment, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and release. Also has management experience with small or large-scale technological projects in a variety of well-known industries, including e-commerce (retail), healthcare, and application security technologies. My primary competencies include assisting agile project delivery utilizing Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe techniques, improving processes, removing obstacles, leading scrum ceremonies, coaching, team bonding, and cooperating with cross-functional teams. Skills

• Agile and Scrum Methodologies

• Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration and Team Facilitation

• Agile Coaching and Training

• Stakeholder Communication

• Project and Risk Management

• Backlog management, Iteration planning, Daily sync-up, Iteration review, Retrospectives

• Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and Product

Development

• Proficient in Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Teams, Microsoft Suite, VersionOne & Asana

• Vulnerability Management

Experience

eBay Inc Austin, Texas.

Scrum Master

02/2022 - Current

• Led a team of 7 software developers in the adoption of Scrum methodologies, resulting in a 20% increase in project velocity and a 15% reduction in defects.

• Facilitated SAFe agile workflow: daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, sprint planning, and retrospective sessions.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, including a high- profile mobile banking app overhaul, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement.

• Utilized JIRA to track/monitor progress, managed backlogs, and provided visibility into team performance and project status ensuring effective communication and continuous improvement.

• Implemented Scrum framework to improve team collaboration and productivity, ensuring that all team members understand and follow Agile principles and practices.

• Monitored day-to-day status of project tasks and risks to timeline, budget, or issues/concerns.

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Dallas, Texas.

Scrum Master

07/2020 - 02/2022

• Guided/Coached a team of 9 healthcare software developers in transitioning from traditional project management to scrum, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-market.

• Identified and removed impediments that hindered team progress, escalating issues when necessary to maintain project momentum.

• Facilitated regular sprint review meetings to gather feedback from end- users and stakeholders, ensuring that product improvements were aligned with customer needs.

• Implemented metrics and tracking systems to measure team performance and identify areas for improvement, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.

• Successfully led the development team of a telehealth platform, which increased patient engagement and satisfaction by 40%.

• Routinely interacted with Senior Management and other stakeholders to communicate project status.

Matric Point Solution LLC Dallas, Texas.

Project Manager

12/2017 - 07/2020

• Managed the launch of a new e-commerce platform, improving the user experience and increasing conversion rates by 20%.

• Led the development of multiple software products, including a mobile app that achieved a 4.7-star rating on app stores.

• Worked with the value stream to engage key stakeholders to both gain and provide an understanding of cross-dependencies.

• Managed labor, expenses, and capital expenditures for accuracy of overall project budget. Created and maintained project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, and dependencies, to ensure the successful completion of projects.

• Collaborated with the HR team to develop and implement employee development and training programs, ensuring employees have the necessary skills and knowledge for project success.

• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project completion and customer satisfaction.

Contemporary Group Limited Lagos,

Nigeria.

Information Security Analyst

02/2011- 06/2016

• Conducted regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential security risks in software applications and systems.

• Collaborated with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle, resulting in a 30% reduction in security vulnerabilities.

• Participated in incident response activities, conducting post-incident analyses to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.

• Managed and maintained security tools and systems, ensuring their effectiveness in detecting and responding to security threats.

• Collaborated with regulatory compliance teams to ensure that software systems met industry-specific security standards and regulations.

• Assigned tasks, responsibilities, and accountability to achieve goals. Education and Certification

Austin Community College United States.

Associate Degree in Business Administration in Management and Operations. University of Port Harcourt Nigeria.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Oracle Certified Associate, Database 11g Administrator.

• Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master Scaled Agile, Inc.

• CompTIA Security+.

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