Scrum Master Project Manager

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Elswood K. Martin *************@*******.*** • LinkedIn

Greater Houston TX area • 832-***-****

Agilist

Agile practitioner working in software development projects using agile framework helping companies and teams succeed

Accomplished and versatile professional with proven expertise in enabling solution teams to improve efficiency and productivity of processes and operations. Adept at ensuring compliance with all Agile/Scrum principles in each phase of project, leading successful Agile transformations, and guiding teams for effective collaboration and continuous improvement. Well-versed in working with multiple programs and projects for mobile applications, healthcare, transactional processing, insurance, global implementations, banking, energy, and data manipulation. Areas of Expertise

• Agile Product Delivery

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Scrum Process

• Kanban Processes

• Team Training & Development

• Continuous Process Improvement

• Software Development Lifecycle

• Agile Advisory & Coaching

• Business Requirement Analysis

• Behavior-Driven Development

(BDD)

• Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Career Experience

3Cloud Inc., Houston, TX Mar 2024 – current

Sr. Project Manager

Worked under the Application Innovation Group for clients on specific projects.

• Clientele: Pharmaceutical Company, Legal Company

• Roles: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Avanade Inc., Houston, TX Apr 2013 – Feb 2024

Manager in Agile Coaching

Worked in the Agile Coaching, Delivery Management and Software Development groups. I specialized in implementing frameworks that improve team efficiency, productivity, and collaboration. Working collaboratively with other departmental leaders and stakeholders, was able to identify and prioritize opportunities for Agile adoption and continuous improvement. Conducted training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities to help team members and stakeholders adopt Agile methodologies.

• Clientele: Major Electronics Company, Major Pharmaceutical Company, Managed Content Services Company, Finance Company, Major Healthcare Company, State Unemployment Division, Communications Company, Big Oil Company, Major Healthcare Center, Major Banking/Financial Corporation, Major IT Chip Manufacturer, Medical Device Manufacturer, Electrical Energy Company, Big Oil Company, Major Insurance Company, Major Consumer Goods Manufacturer

• Roles: Scrum Master, Program/Project Management Lead, Delivery Lead, Business Strategy Architect, App Portfolio Owner, Product Owner, Agile Assessment SME, Chief Scrum Master (RTE), Application Manager, Project Manager, Agile Coach

• Activities:

o Coached teams, scrum masters, product owners, and program leadership on Agile best practices by using SAFe model in specific environment. Performed continuous training of staff in Scrum/Agile Methodology. o Utilized JIRA and Azure DevOps for project tracking. Provided best recommendations for use for reporting and tracking.

o Served as Scrum Master for as many as 3 concurrently. o Developed and provided artifacts related to project setup for inexperienced project management (PM) of project work. Oversaw budget tracking, project scheduling, and delivery coordination with other PMs, BDE, program manager, architect/functional lead, and client counterparts to track project and react to issues, risks, and client modifications.

o Directed offshore PM and teams (India, South America, Philippines) setting expectations and activities as well as updated management tracking tool and resource management tool for project.

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Instant Technologies, Chicago, IL July 2012 – Jan. 2013 Project Manager

Specialized in tracking and reporting on key metrics, such as cycle time, team velocity, and throughput. By analyzing this data, identified areas for improvement and optimizing team performance. Skilled in identifying and reducing risks and impediments to the Agile process, collaborating with teams to develop effective solutions and workarounds.

• Activities:

o Oversaw consumer mobile ordering application project for target markets and international teams. Led administrative management of team of employees and contractors. Enabled continued movement from learning development and pilot model to more formal Waterfall SDLC. TEK Systems Global Resources, Chicago, IL Nov. 2011 – July 2012 Agile Consultant

Leveraged expertise to provide coaching and mentorship to Agile coaches, Scrum Masters, and other team members, enabling them to lead Agile teams effectively. Passion for staying current with the latest Agile methodologies, practices, and trends was instrumental in incorporating them into the organization's Agile adoption strategy. Through dedication, played a key role in driving Agile transformation, improving team performance, and delivering value to customers.

• Clientele: Major US Based International Bank

• Role: Scrum Master & Agile Coach for PC to Mobile App Migration

• Activities:

o Spearheaded Agile project for global commercial banking application on smartphone mobile platform with focus on covering new development and sustainment initiatives for commercial banking mobile application on mobile devices. Directed delivery of next generation of app, involving UI for screens and flows of transactions/features.

Oxford Global Resources, Chicago, IL Aug 2010 – Nov 2011 Scrum Master

Served as enabler for functioning of software development team with Agile methodology.

• Clientele: Leading Digital Mapping Solutions Company

• Role: Scrum Master/Assistant Release Train Engineer

• Activities:

o Enabled multiple scrum teams working on embedded mapping integration application and data manipulation process for a major digital mapping vendor.

o Spearheaded multiple and concurrent projects with multi-national teams of internal resources

(employee/contract) and external third-party company. o Assisted company structure change implement agile methodology to new teams. o Successfully directed high pressure/visibility project meeting short time frame client deliverable. Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – ULL, Lafayette, Louisiana Professional Certifications

SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) SAFe Agilist (SA) SAFe Practitioner (SP) Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Technical Proficiencies

Agile Scrum Kanban Waterfall SAFe LeSS SDLC

Jira AzDO Confluence Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Visio

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