Scrum Master Product Owner

C REGIS

**************@*****.*** 301-***-****

Summary:

"Results-driven Scrum Master with over 7 years of experience in SDLC, adept at leading agile software development processes. Collaborating with Product Managers and Engineering Leads, I excel in facilitating ceremonies, enhancing development procedures, and contributing to strategic planning activities for optimal team performance and stakeholder communication." Currently working with a cross functional cloud team migrating application and data from "on prem" to multi cloud.

Skills:

Proven facilitation skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficient in leading Scrum events.

Agile tools such as JIRA,Confluence.

Expertise in Agile best practices.

Strong mentorship and team collaboration skills.

User story creation and task identification.

Business process analysis and improvement.

QA and requirement validation support.

Documentation creation, including level of effort analysis and timelines.

Requirement gathering.

Agile coaching.

Metric identification and tracking.

Backlog management.

Definition of Done

Servant leadership.

Stakeholder collaboration.

Experience

Optum Washington, DC

Agile Scrum Master

02/2020 - Current

Led Sprint Planning meetings, collaborating with the Product Owner and Core Team to identify user stories for upcoming Sprints.

Established a clear Definition of Done, helping maintain consistency and quality throughout the SDLC phases.

Conducted Sprint Review Meetings to evaluate scope and functionality delivered in previous Sprints, ensuring continuous improvement.

Organized Sprint Retrospectives, fostering an environment for the Scrum Team to enhance processes and techniques.

Facilitated Daily SCRUM meetings to synchronize work, address issues, and communicate roadblocks to the Product Owner.

Empowered the Scrum Team and shielded them from external influences, enabling focused and efficient work.

Assisted the Product Owner in maintaining the Product Backlog, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Encouraged timely task completion in a cost-effective manner, consistently delivering top-quality results.

Demonstrated servant leadership skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Achievements:

Successfully improved team efficiency by 20% through the implementation of agile methodologies and streamlined processes.

Detected and resolved impediments, ensuring project timelines were met and quality standards were maintained.

M&T Bank New Castle, DE

Sr Scrum Master

07/2018 - 12/2020

Managed project timelines and scope, ensuring successful project delivery within deadlines.

Conducted stand-up and retrospective meetings, promoting effective communication and collaboration within the team.

Developed and organized sprint planning meetings, facilitating the adoption of agile frameworks among team members.

Trained team members in agile methodologies, contributing to improved performance and creativity.

Facilitated a positive work environment, resolving conflicts and obstacles to ensure project success.

Communicated project timelines with customers and addressed any new requests promptly.

Handled backlogs effectively, prioritizing tasks based on project requirements.

Ensured deliverables met quality standards, contributing to higher scrum maturity within the development team.

Prepared and presented detailed project reports, offering transparency and insights into project progress.

consistently evaluated completed work against the DoD to maintain a high standard of quality throughout the SDLC .

Key Achievements:.

Facilitated the adoption of agile methodologies, contributing to a 25% improvement in team performance.

Received recognition for resolving conflicts.

Walgreens McLean, VA

Scrum Master

11/2015 - 05/2018

Mentored new team members on Agile processes, contributing to their integration into the development team.

Supported the management team in client and stakeholder communication, managing expectations effectively.

Collected and wrote detailed user stories, collaborating with the team and clients to identify tasks and acceptance criteria.

Ensured that DoD aligns with Agile principles, promoting incremental development and continuous improvement.

Analyzed business processes and collaborated with the project team to implement and improve processes.

Maintained a product backlog, supported QA and requirement validation, and provided documentation for new efforts.

Conducted stakeholder interviews and requirements gathering, offering valuable suggestions for project enhancement.

Provided detailed documentation, including level of effort analysis, plans or timelines, and comprehensive requirements documents.

Education

Federal Polytechnic Owerri Imo State

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

09/2012

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master CSM®

Professional Scrum Master PSMI

Professional Scrum Master PSMII

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills PSFS

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