Scrum Master Project Management

Daya Buttar

Senior Scrum Master

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/daya-buttar/• San Jose, CA Seasoned Senior Scrum Master with 10+ years of expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, project management, and risk oversight. Proficient in facilitating sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement and project success. Proven track record in project management, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope requirements. Expertise in managing software development teams as Scrum Lead. Highly skilled in leading high-performance cross-functional teams, with strong focus on teamwork and collaboration. Expert at communicating with teams, providing guidance on Agile principles, and cultivating a positive mindset towards Agile methodologies. Expert in utilizing tools such as Jira & Jira Align for project management and mapping dependencies across functional teams. Areas of Expertise

● Scrum & Agile Training

● Stakeholder Collaboration

● Financial Management

● Risk Management

● Metrics & Reporting

● Conflict Resolution

● Sprint Planning

● Project Management

● Program Increment Planning

Professional Experience

Visa, California

Senior Scrum Master/RTE February 2023 — December 2023 Led software development teams as Scrum Lead, focusing on delivery of key projects from concept to production. Conducted sprint reviews, daily Scrums, backlog grooming, sprint retrospectives, and planning meetings. Supervised cross-functional dependencies, risks, capacity, and project roadmap in Jira Align. Steered quarterly PI planning in collaboration with product and tech leads. Operated within the SAFe Agile framework. Guided teams on Agile Scrum methodologies. Mentored teams in Agile best practices and provided training to promote an Agile mindset. Employed Jira & Jira Align for Project Management, mapping dependencies across teams. Planned monthly releases for teams, coordinating with external parties. Assisted in managing risks and dependencies, offering insights on addressing critical bottlenecks.

● Reduced latency and optimized performance of V2 SDK, resulting in faster and more efficient user experience.

● Elevated user experience by enhancing existing hybrid flow, aligning Visa with industry standards and strengthening its competitive edge.

● Increased onboarding efficiency for major Polish marketing campaign by implementing multicurrency feature.

● Collaborated with Product, Engineering, and Solution Management to align strategy and execution, maintain healthy backlog, and prioritize high-value initiatives at Visa.

● Successfully managed the release train for eight Scrum teams, ensuring alignment and execution of project goals.

● Led smooth deployment of code impacting over 160M users, demonstrating effective release management. LPL Financial LLC, California

Senior Scrum Master

November 2021 — January 2023

Supervised adoption of Scrum framework, supervising sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily Scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Managed product backlog for monthly sprint releases. Evaluated team members' tasks and distributed assignments. Utilized Jira and Jira Align for Project Management across functional teams. Arranged and coordinated meetings with external stakeholders. Guided and coached teams on Agile Scrum methodologies and conducted training sessions.

● Led minimum of two projects annually, adhering to budget, schedule, and scope requirements.

● Increased team velocity by 20% across four Scrum teams, demonstrating successful process optimization and team leadership.

● Launched new feature into production, contributing to projected 5% growth in customer base.

● Advocated Agile adoption as key driver of cultural transformation adding business value. Safeway/Albertsons, California

Scrum Master

June 2019 — November 2021

Supervised assessment of Scrum team members and distributed tasks evenly. Led and Scrum Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily Scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Managed product backlog and supported Scrum processes for monthly sprint releases. Identified and resolved impediments to maintain project momentum and adherence to timelines. Applied knowledge of VMS file systems to handle tasks including cloning, resource allocation, system monitoring, and template creation.

● Launched successful rewards program, integrating Safeway rewards with Alaska Air miles, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement.

● Streamlined team operations by effectively balancing individual workloads, leading to increased productivity and team satisfaction.

● Collaborated with product owners, technical teams, and fellow Scrum Masters to develop innovative solutions and drive project progression.

Evernote Kohls, California

Scrum Master/Business Analyst

June 2014 — June 2019

Facilitated sprint reviews, daily stand-ups, and planning sessions. Streamlined management of product backlog adhering to Scrum principles for monthly sprint deliveries. Drove continuous improvement across product development lifecycle. Worked with technologists and fellow Scrum Masters, refining workflows and optimizing project progress.

● Achieved 20% increase in velocity and ensured on-time delivery by implementing and coaching Scrum practices.

● Elevated team morale and confidence in Agile principles through targeted coaching and mentorship.

● Guided five teams to self-sufficiency in Agile practices, empowering them to autonomously navigate project complexities.

● Identified and addressed gaps in teams' Agile practices, diagnosing instances where waterfall methodologies were inadvertently being followed, and swiftly transitioned teams to fully Agile approach. Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, San Jose, California

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Knowledgehut LLC, Fremont CA Project Management Professional (PMP),Knowledgehut LLC, Fremont CA Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSM), Knowledgehut LLC, Fremont CA Scalable Agile Framework (SAFe), Knowledgehut LLC, Fremont CA

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