Scrum Master

David Smouse

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Phone: 412-***-**** Email: ******.*********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidsmouse/

Objective:

Results-oriented professional Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience, equipped with advanced knowledge of IT strategy and technology. Seeking to leverage my expertise in a Scrum Master role to drive efficiency, innovation, and success.

Education:

Master of Organizational Change, Penn State World Campus, GPA: 3.5, May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Minor in Security and Risk Analysis, Penn State New Kensington, GPA: 3.43/3.95, May 2014

Experience:

Scrum Master (SAFe)

UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

Aug 2023 – Present

Coach and manage integration team, averaging 8 members

Drive teams to meet deadlines, refine Agile practices, and achieve goals

Prepare and analyze project status reports, ensuring adherence to quality standards

Facilitate project communication and coordinate activities of project personnel

Identify and resolve project issues, monitor milestones, and track deliverables

Scrum Master

New York Life Insurance via Rang Technologies, Philadelphia, PA

Nov 2021 – Aug 2023

Managed 5 project teams simultaneously, each with an average of 8 members

Spearheaded Agile adoption and guided teams through Covid-19 challenges

Developed project plans, facilitated meetings, and provided performance feedback

Identified resource needs and initiated project modifications as required

Scrum Master (SAFe)

SDLC Partners, Pittsburgh, PA

Oct 2020 – Nov 2021

Led daily and weekly scrum activities, driving team towards increased velocity

Facilitated agile conversion and mindset change within the organization

Managed project execution, monitored milestones, and resolved issues promptly

Lead Business Process Analyst

BNY Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

Led work streams in Third-Party Governance program, driving adoption and optimization

Administered JIRA instance, facilitated sprint planning, and maintained product backlog

Developed and provided project management support, including reporting and stakeholder meetings

Documented business processes, gathered requirements, and implemented governance ideology

Certifications:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance

Certified SAFe® 6 Practitioner

Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), May 4, 2013

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