Marilyn Nwosu

MBA, BSC, CSM, CSPO, Data Science *01.

Surrey BC 438-***-****

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Objective

Dynamic Agile professional bring over 5 years of experience with a strong foundation in project and product management, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and innovation in Agile environments. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Product Owner (CPO) with an MBA in Project Management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to surpass objectives through strategic planning, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking to leverage my expertise to enhance project delivery and product value, contributing to sustained business growth and excellence.

Experience

23andME – Product owner (Internship). 2022-2023

Successfully led the development and launch of a new genetic health risk feature using Jira for sprint planning and backlog management, resulting in a 15% increase in customer engagement and a 20% uplift in sales within the first three months post-launch.

Prioritized over 100 user stories and defined sprint goals in Jira, achieving a 30% reduction in time to market for new features by optimizing the Agile workflow and improving team efficiency.

Spearheaded the integration of customer feedback into the product development process using Slack for real-time communication and Confluence for documentation, which enhanced the personalized user experience and increased customer satisfaction scores by 25% within one year.

Collaborated with data scientists to implement machine learning algorithms, utilizing GitHub for version control and code collaboration, which improved the accuracy of ancestry insights by 40%.

Conducted market research and competitive analysis leveraging Tableau for data visualization, leading to the introduction of three innovative product features that aligned with emerging customer needs and industry trends.

Ensured seamless team collaboration and alignment with project goals using Microsoft Teams for daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and planning sessions, resulting in a 95% team satisfaction rate.

Facilitated the adoption of Agile and Scrum methodologies across cross-functional teams by organizing workshops and training sessions, significantly enhancing productivity and team dynamics.

Developed and nurtured stakeholder relationships across marketing, sales, and customer support teams through effective use of Trello for tracking feedback and action items, driving continuous product improvements based on data-driven insights.

Heritage Bank PlC- Scrum Master 2018-2021

Spearheaded the Agile transformation initiative, leading to a 40% improvement in project delivery time and a 30% increase in team productivity by implementing Scrum and Kanban frameworks using Jira for backlog management and sprint planning.

Facilitated over 120 daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and review meetings, significantly enhancing team cohesion and on-time delivery rates using Confluence for documentation and Slack for real-time communication.

Collaborated closely with product owners and development teams to prioritize and refine backlogs, resulting in a 33% increase in customer satisfaction scores for digital banking products.

Managed cross-functional teams of members, utilizing Trello for task tracking and Microsoft Teams for virtual collaboration, ensuring seamless communication across remote teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Implemented a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline using GitLab for version control and automated deployments, reducing deployment-related issues by 50%.

Developed and conducted Agile training sessions for over 200 bank employees, increasing Agile adoption across the organization by 70%.

Utilized Tableau for data analysis and reporting, providing stakeholders with actionable insights that led to informed decision-making and a 20% reduction in operational costs.

Education

University Canada West 2024

Major- MBA Minor- Project Management

Covenant University 2019

Major- BSC Minor- Banking and Finance.

Certificates: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Product Owner (CPO), Data Science 101, Jira Foundation and Administration, Certified Digital Marketing Associate, Financial Accounting, Six Sigma White Belt, Introduction to DevOps, Leading SAFe 6.0, Agile Kanban.

Skills & abilities

Agile & Scrum Expertise: Proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing product backlogs, and leading Agile transformations.

- Project & Product Management: Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and delivering projects and products that meet and exceed business objectives.

- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communicator with a track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders, enhancing team collaboration, and driving project success.

- Technical Skills: Competent in using Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Trello for project management, alongside data-driven decision-making and risk assessments.

Interests

Passionate about leveraging Design Thinking and Competitive Analysis for product innovation.

Enjoys music, cooking, movies, podcasts, and board games, fostering a creative and collaborative mindset.

Additional Information

Leadership & Community Engagement: Demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service as Vice President and later President of the Nigeria Youth Service Corps, spearheading educational support initiatives. Red Cross member with first aid treatment experience. Member of the Girls Guider.

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