Scrum Master Data Governance
Resume:
Work Experience
Certificates
Scrum Master
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Certified Scrum Master skilled in agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and facilitating collaborative environments using Jira and Confluence. Focused on improving IT project results through Agile and Scrum practices with a commitment to high-performance culture. Helen Okopie
Scrum Master
Fidelity
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Orchestrated Agile ceremonies, streamlining sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for swift Use Case development.
Mentored the Use Case team in Agile methodologies, catalyzing collaboration and boosting delivery efficiency.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to prioritize Use Case requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Leveraged Agile tools like Jira and Confluence to meticulously track progress and manage tasks, enhancing productivity.
Resolved impediments promptly, safeguarding project timelines and optimizing deliverables.
Advocated for a customer-centric approach, driving the team to prioritize user needs and deliver exceptional value.
Facilitated Scrum of Scrum meetings, ensuring effective coordination and communication between multiple Agile teams.
Used encouraging communication methods to motivate team members, leading to increased engagement and shared ownership of project goals. Applied Learning skills to effectively coach team on Scrum principles, leading to a 25% increase in productivity
Utilized training skills to develop the full Potential of the team, leading to a 20% increase in productivity.
Utilized critical thinking skills in order to effectively manage and resolve conflicts within the Scrum Team
Sep 2023 Present
Scrum Master
Fidelity
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facilitated Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and best practices within the Data Governance context. Coached the Data Governance team on Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving data management needs and priorities.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders from various departments, including data analysts, data stewards, IT professionals, and business leaders, to ensure alignment of data governance initiatives with organizational objectives. Utilized Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other data management platforms to track and manage data governance tasks, issues, and dependencies effectively. Led efforts to define and prioritize data governance requirements, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable user stories and backlog items.
Implemented data governance metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data management practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and communication within the Data Governance team and with external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and shared understanding of project goals and progress.
Identified and addressed impediments and risks affecting data governance initiatives, proactively working to resolve issues and minimize disruptions to project timelines and deliverables.
Jan 2021 Sep 2023
Core Skills
• Agile Methodologies : Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, Scrum At Scale and SAFe practices.,
• Agile Tools Proficiency : Advanced user of Jira, Confluence, Mural, and MS Teams.,
• Project Management & Leadership : Demonstrated
ability to manage complex projects,
lead, cross-functional teams,
and coach teams towards Agile adoption.,
• Stakeholder Engagement : Strong skills in building relationships,
managing expectations, and, facilitating consensus.,
• Analytical Abilities : Proficient in measuring team velocity,
capacity, and identifying areas for, improvement.,
• Communication : Excellent oral and written
communication skills,
capable of presenting complex,
information to diverse audiences., Encouraging,
Learning, Potential, Critical Thinking,
Constructive Feedback, Demeanor, Influence,
Innovation, Proven Track Record, Team Collaboration, Agile Development, Agile Metrics, Monitor Progress, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Excel, SQL, Visio,
Identify Opportunities, Scrum Framework
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
(SSM) — Scaled Agile
Registered Scrum @Scale Practitioner
Scrum Inc.
Promoted a data-driven culture within the organization, advocating for data quality, integrity, and compliance as essential components of successful data governance practices.
Supported the Data Governance team in adopting Agile values and principles, fostering self - organization, accountability, and a focus on delivering value to stakeholders through iterative and incremental improvements. As a Scrum Master, implemented Constructive Feedback techniques during sprint reviews to improve team performance and productivity Utilized strong communication skills and positive demeanor to foster an effective and collaborative scrum environment
Scrum Master
McKesson Houston Tx
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Directed Scrum practices for 3 development teams, achieving a 25% increase in sprint completion rate.
Developed sprint-end reports and dashboards, enhancing transparency and enabling a data - driven approach to Scrum process optimization. Resolved 100 impediments, ensuring seamless project progression and optimal team performance.
Managed project budgets and expenses, resulting in a 10% cost reduction. Managed stakeholder expectations through effective communication and influence, leading to successful project outcomes.
Introduced innovative techniques for conflict resolution within the team, resulting in enhanced collaboration and teamwork.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously and delivered successfully, demonstrating a Proven Track Record as a Scrum Master.
Leveraged team collaboration to effectively manage Scrum ceremonies and achieve project deadlines
Implemented Agile Development methodologies to streamline processes and enhance team productivity
Used Agile Metrics to identify areas of improvement, effectively enhancing the overall delivery process
Utilized Monitor Progress methods to track and report on sprint progress, effectively improving delivery timelines
Implemented Scrum Framework to facilitate continuous improvement, leading to a 20% increase in team productivity
Aug 2019 Jan 2021
Scrum Master
QTIS Inc. Houston Tx
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Championed Scrum methodologies across 5 teams, leading to a 15% improvement in deployment frequency.
Conducted workshops and training sessions on Agile practices, significantly improving team agility and responsiveness.
Implemented a comprehensive reporting system for project tracking, fostering an environment of continuous feedback and improvement. Identified and documented project issues and dependencies, resulting in a 20% decrease in project risks.
Managed project data and workflow using MS Access improving team efficiency during Scrum sprints
Managed data manipulation tasks by leveraging SQL to optimize project workflow, improving efficiency and productivity within the Scrum team Applied proficiency in Visio to develop comprehensive visual representations of complex systems, contributing to smoother transitions during software updates Applied expertise in Identify Opportunities to create strategies that optimized workflow, reduced waste, and improved overall project outcomes as a Scrum Master. Oct 2018 Aug 2019
Scrum Master
Ericsson
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Led Scrum practices for 2 development teams, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and best practices.
Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration and transparency. Sep 2017 Oct 2018
Coached teams and stakeholders on Agile methodologies, facilitating continuous improvement and adaptation to changing project needs. Utilized Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Mural, and MS Teams to streamline project management processes and enhance team productivity. Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement skills, building relationships, managing expectations, and facilitating consensus among diverse stakeholders. Leveraged analytical abilities to measure team velocity, capacity, and identify areas for improvement, driving process optimization and project success. Communicated effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior management, presenting complex information clearly and facilitating understanding across all levels of the organization.
Scrum Master & Project Manager
QFS Houston Tx
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Successfully transitioned a 20-member team from Waterfall to Agile, increasing project delivery speed by 30%.
Developed and maintained key metrics burn-down, velocity, release forecasts, facilitating effective decision-making and risk management. Managed project budgets and expenses, resulting in a 12% cost reduction. Facilitated the adoption of SAFe practices among 2 API teams, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
Pioneered a customer-centric product roadmap strategy, aligning team efforts with business goals and customer needs.
Led Scrum ceremonies and Lean practices, driving the delivery of high-value products and fostering a culture of excellence.
Managed project schedules and communicated project status to stakeholders, resulting in improved project delivery timelines.
Oct 2015 Sep 2017
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