Scrum Master Business Analyst

SARA TESEMA

************@*****.*** 929-***-**** Arlington, USA 22204

As a Certified Scrum Master and experienced business analyst, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the table. With a proven track record of success in real estate and business administration, I have honed my skills in implementing scaled Agile environments and streamlining complex product deliveries. My ability to train teams and support product owners has allowed me to remove impediments, enhance velocity, and adopt Agile methodology with ease. In addition to my PSM 1 and 2 and SAFe certifications, I possess exceptional problem-solving and communication skills that enable me to excel in any project or initiative. My comprehensive understanding of both Agile principles and business analysis methodologies enables me to seamlessly bridge the gap between technical requirements and strategic objectives, driving measurable results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to fostering collaboration, I am adept at facilitating productive stakeholder interactions and guiding cross- functional teams toward achieving their goals.

Scrum Framework Expertise

Agile Methodology

Coaching and Mentoring

Budget Control

System and Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Project and Team Management

Risk Assessment

Conflict Resolution

Project Team Coordination

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER Acuity, Inc - Arlington, USA 04/2022 - Current Led and coached Agile teams on Agile mindset and practices, self-organization, and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.

Facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demos, and other Scrum-related meetings.

Actively monitor the performance of the scrum team against objectives set out at the start of each sprint cycle. Collaborated with stakeholders from different departments to ensure successful delivery of projects. Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity. Coached and mentored team members in Agile and Scrum concepts, values, principles, and practices. Promoted cross-functional collaboration among different teams working on related projects or initiatives. Established clear communication channels between all stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle. Identified and removed impediments to the team's progress through effective facilitation of problem-solving sessions.

SCRUM MASTER Brightech Pro - Fairfax, VA 02/2017 - 03/2022 Conducted collaborative sessions with business users from various teams to collect and document requirements as a Business Analyst.

Maintained product backlogs, ensuring that items are well defined and prioritized based on business value. Led daily Scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects. Created dashboards using various tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Trello, to track project progress and milestones.

Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retrospectives, and Reviews. Trained and mentored team members on the best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve Summary

Skills

Experience

efficiency and reduce production times.

Worked closely with senior management and other stakeholders during strategic planning sessions for upcoming releases.

Identified potential project risks and helped develop mitigation plans to resolve potential issues. BUSINESS ANALYST Washington Tech Solutions - Washington DC, DC 01/2010 - 02/2017 Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks. Generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators. Provided direction, guidance, and support to team members throughout projects. Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation. Troubleshot and resolved non-technical issues using support documentation and training. University of Khartoum Sudan Sudan 09/2009

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration

PSM I - PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER I

PSM II - PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER II

SSM - Certified SAFe5 Scrum Master

English, First Language

Arabic, C2 - Proficient

Tigrinya, C2 - Proficient

Education and Training

Certifications

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