THOMAS LARTEY

Pearland, **** Texas

ad2zg5@r.postjobfree.com / 713-***-****

SUMMARY

Seasoned Senior Scrum Master with eight years of expertise, adept at guiding numerous professional Information Technology teams to consistently meet project deadlines and deliver top-tier software across diverse environments. As a dedicated agile enthusiast, I am poised to contribute as a servant leader, leveraging extensive experience in transforming organizations into thriving and agile-centric environments. My commitment to fostering transparency, inspection, and adaptation aligns seamlessly with the core tenets of Scrum, ensuring a holistic approach to agile methodologies. With a proven track record in championing agile principles, I am eager to bring my leadership skills and passion for continuous improvement to any team, fostering a culture of collaboration and success. SKILLS

Agile Methodologies

Kanban

DevOps

Backlog Refinement

Software Development Life Cycle

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

(CI/CD)

Business Analysis

ATDD/BDD (Acceptance Test-Driven

Development/Behavior-Driven Development)

Scrum

Product Management

Project Management

Coach Organization into Scrum Adoption

EXPERIENCE

Senior Scrum Master / United Airlines - Houston, TX 01/2019 - Current Played a key role in contributing to the development, implementation, and enhancement of agile practices, placing a strong emphasis on Scrum. Actively participated in refining and evolving agile processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. Facilitated essential sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, overseeing the execution of sprint burndown. Maintained and communicated relevant metrics to enable the team to assess sprint progress effectively, fostering transparency and continuous improvement. Provided leadership and guidance to teams involved in simultaneous initiatives within complex programs and release trains. Successfully navigated the challenges of coordinating multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Fostered a collaborative and empowered team culture by actively engaging with team members, resolving impediments, and promoting a positive and inclusive working environment. Encouraged open communication and teamwork to enhance overall productivity.

Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement by regularly evaluating and refining agile processes. Adapted to changing project requirements and circumstances, ensuring the Scrum team's ability to respond effectively to evolving challenges and deliver valuable outcomes. Scrum Master / Bank Of America - Dallas, TX 12/2017 - 01/2019 Developed and implemented Power BI Dashboards to track software sales, employing data analytics to provide real-time insights. Utilized the dashboards to enhance decision-making and visibility into software sales performance.

TL

Managed two separate Scrum Teams, allocating dedicated time to each, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in overall team efficiency and effectiveness. Implemented continuous improvement and innovation strategies to optimize team performance.

Led and motivated Product Teams to prioritize and complete work based on business value, contributing to a significant 20% improvement in team productivity. Fostered a results-driven culture focused on delivering maximum value to the business.

Facilitated sprint planning and other Scrum meetings, enhancing team communication and collaboration. This effort resulted in a notable 25% increase in team coordination, fostering a more cohesive and efficient working environment.

Monitored sprint progress and proactively managed risks, leading to a substantial 15% improvement in project delivery timelines. Implemented effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects were delivered on schedule and with high quality.

Scrum Master / United Health Group - Houston, TX 04/2015 - 12/2017 Developed and implemented Power BI Dashboards to track software sales, employing data analytics to provide real-time insights. Utilized the dashboards to enhance decision-making and visibility into software sales performance.

Managed two separate Scrum Teams, allocating dedicated time to each, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in overall team efficiency and effectiveness. Implemented continuous improvement and innovation strategies to optimize team performance.

Led and motivated Product Teams to prioritize and complete work based on business value, contributing to a significant 20% improvement in team productivity. Fostered a results-driven culture focused on delivering maximum value to the business.

Facilitated sprint planning and other Scrum meetings, enhancing team communication and collaboration. This effort resulted in a notable 25% increase in team coordination, fostering a more cohesive and efficient working environment.

Monitored sprint progress and proactively managed risks, leading to a substantial 15% improvement in project delivery timelines. Implemented effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects were delivered on schedule and with high quality.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Applied Science Pharmacy Technician 01/2005

San Jacinto College-Central - Houston, TX

Bachelor's Degree in business accounting 01/2002

Emile Woolfe College - London, United Kingdom

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM 1) - Scrum Alliance

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) - Scale Agile

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