Certified Scrum Master, Agile Methodologies

Bernard Connelly

**********@***.*** 678-***-**** Winder, GA 30680 linkedin.com/in/bernieconnelly

SUMMARY

Seasoned IT professional with 15+ years of experience who has participated on many cross-functional teams. Proficient in Agile methodologies with 3 years of Agile Coaching experience. Skilled in process/continuous improvement earning a Six Sigma Black Belt certification. I have also completed advanced SEI-CMMI training and participated in multiple CMMI Level 2 assessments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

NCR/NCR Voyix Feb 2018-June 2024

PMO DevOps – Self-Checkout Professional Service

•Managed financials and cost recovery initiatives, ensuring fiscal accuracy and transparency for Professional Services operations.

•Developed and implemented process management strategies, establishing new metrics, reporting my measures using PowerPoint and PowerBI.

•• Coordinated audio and translation services with various vendors, facilitating project managers' requirements for self-checkout systems.

•• Conducted bi-weekly remote meetings with overseas managers.

NCR Corporation Feb 2007-Jan 2018

Process Manager - Self-Checkout R&D

•Ensured team compliance with engineering standards, contributing to consistent quality and operational efficiency in Self-Checkout R&D processes.

•Developed and implemented metrics to evaluate and improve process adherence, enhancing overall productivity and team performance.

•Facilitated the organization's achievement of CMMI Level 2 certification through comprehensive process assessments and cross-team collaboration.

•Introduced Agile Development methodologies to the team, provided three years of Agile Coaching

•Achieved Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certifications.

•Mentored nine Green Belts through their certifications.

•Co-instructed Six Sigma Yellow Belt classes with our Master Black Belt

NCR Corporation May 2006-Jan 2007

IT Manager – IT Processes CIO

•Managed the IT Process Adherence team, ensuring continual support and process management for existing IT software teams

•Successfully organized a Level 2 CMMI baseline and gap analysis to advance process maturity.

•Coordinated a comprehensive Function Point count of IT Production Software, facilitating accurate measurement of software size and complexity for enhanced productivity assessment.

EDUCATION

University of Dayton Aug 1984-Dec 1987

Master of Science – Computer Science

University of Dayton Aug 1978-Dec 1983

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

SKILLS

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Quality Management

Methods & Procedures Documentation

Agile Project Management

Agile Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Data Analytics

CERTIFICATIONS

SAFE Agilist (v3.0)

Certified Scrum Master

Six Sigma Green Belt (NCR)

Six Sigma Black Belt (NCR)

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