CLAUDE M BYRD II

Everett Ma ***** · 617-***-****

ad3mbe@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Motivated and detail-oriented individual passionate about Agile methodologies. Results-oriented with a strong foundation in Agile values, practices and principles, with a focus on driving efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Excellent communication and organizational skills, coupled with a data-driven approach to project management.

SKILLS

●Servant leadership

●Strong Organizational Skills

●Conflict resolution

●Communication

●Interpersonal Skills

●Agile Coaching

●SDLC

●Requirement gathering

●Stakeholder management

●Capacity planning

●Data analytical skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe

●PM Tools: Jira, Confluence, Rally, Slack, Sharepoint, MS Office

Familiar Technologies: Python, Java, Javascript, HTML, .NET, SQL, MySQL

EXPERIENCE

December 2022-Present

Scrum Master, US Bank

●Worked alongside a Scrum and Kanban team in Agile development teams to ensure successful delivery of Agile Principles and practices.

●Facilitated over 80+ Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, sprint planning, Daily standup, sprint review, and retrospective.

●Coached teams in continuous delivery while fostering a positive Agile mindset.

●Displayed excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills resulting in 75% improvement in team collaboration.

●Worked hand in hand with the product owner to align team members with business goals.

●Continuously evaluated success in Agile delivery and identified opportunities for improvement and implement change as needed to build maturity.

●Worked with Stakeholders and Product Management to clearly articulate a common goal for the team at the release and sprint levels

October 2019 – November 2022

Scrum Master, Hope Health Systems

●Reinforced scrum methodology and implementing Agile practices, resulting in 80% improvement in the software development life cycle.

●Conducted Agile workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for 2 development teams to increase awareness of the Agile mindset in a positive manner.

●Coached the product owner in proper prioritization techniques and maintenance of the backlog.

●Supported teams with internal communication while fostering an environment for transparency and open communication.

●Removed impediments resulting in a smooth workflow and increasing value.

●Introduced and tracked appropriate metrics in support of continued improvement with the goal of reaching maximum productivity levels.

●Embraced the concept of continuous learning in order to create the most value for our customers.

●Collaborated with Stakeholders, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Development Managers to plan releases and manage a healthy product backlog

EDUCATION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CURRY COLLEGE 2006-2009

LIBERAL ARTS ASSOCIATE, LANDMARK COLLEGE 2004-2006

Marine Safety Environment protection, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 2002-2003

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM 1)

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