Scrum Master Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• An experienced Scrum Master with seven years in facilitating product delivery using agile practices. Great knowledge of various agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban Principles, SAFe, Lean waterfall, Scrumban, QA/Testing, Project coordination, Risk analysis, Agile Transformation, KPI metrics/tracking, and Business Analysis in the SDLC.

• Utilized agile project tools for project tracking like Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Scrummage Tool, Rally, and MS Project

• Developed high-level strategy capacity building and training sessions to facilitate team performance and business value delivery ability. Having excellent communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

• Over a decade y of experience working in an IT environment concentrated on healthcare and banking. CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Professional Experiences

Sr. Scrum Master Abbott Laboratories, Plano, Texas February 2021 - Current

(Ending)

• Agile Coaching: Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices to foster an Agile mindset and leadership behaviors.

• Team Leadership: Lead multiple teams in Agile practices (Scrum and Kanban), visualizing work, managing workflow, and conducting daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

• Outcome Achievement: Guide Agile teams to deliver product increments and outcomes that meet objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and commitments.

• Performance Enhancement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve team-level Agile performance with a focus on customer value, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Impediment Resolution: Resolve team-level impediments, anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.

• Best Practices Application: Apply Agile learnings and best practices to enhance the effective use of methodologies within the organization.

• Communication Facilitation: Promote positive team dynamics by facilitating open communication among team members and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.

• Alliance Development: Build and leverage alliances across teams and technical/business communities to support and enhance Agile initiatives.

• Scaled Planning: Collaborate with leadership on scaled planning activities, organizing and leading ceremonies to align with larger organizational goals.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within Agile teams, driving innovation and efficiency in processes and practices.Agile Community Contribution: Actively participate and Deborah Ohwotite

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contribute to the Agile Community, increasing overall Agile maturity and supporting complex work towards successful outcome

Scrum Master Capital One, MacLean, Virginia January 2017 – December 2020

• Agile Ceremonies Facilitation: Facilitate and drive Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Iteration Planning, Standups, Retrospectives, Inspect and Adapt Workshops, Iteration Reviews, and Demos to deploy products.

• Agile Transformation Execution: Spearhead and successfully execute Agile transformation initiatives, promoting the adoption of Agile methodologies across the organization.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), product owners, and stakeholders to define user needs and translate them into clear and actionable Objectives and Key Results

(OKRs).

• Jira Tracking and Reporting: Utilize Jira to monitor and track product development progress through different iterations, producing weekly and monthly iteration reports as required.

• Risk Management: Manage dependencies and risks effectively by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies, reducing project disruptions.

• Team Coaching and Mentorship: Coach, mentor, and collaborate with teams to adopt effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills, improving overall team performance.

• Proactive Risk Tracking: Implement risk-tracking mechanisms and establish a proactive risk management approach, minimizing the impact of potential issues on project timelines.

• Agile Training Development: Develop and deliver Agile training programs to teams and stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of Agile principles and practices.

• Lean-Agile Leadership: Foster Lean-Agile leadership within the team, encouraging continuous improvement and efficient workflow management.

• Outcome Focused Guidance: Guide Agile teams in delivering required product increments and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.

Business Analyst Law Union & Rock Insurance – Lagos, Nigeria August 2015 – December 2016

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• System Upgrades and Installations: Installed and upgraded hardware and software in company systems to enhance functionality and performance.

• Merger & Integration Leadership: Served as Project Lead for Merger & Integration projects, successfully managing full workflow integration and change management within set deadlines.

• Risk Management Analysis: Analyzed and implemented Bowtie Risk Management, developing a business risk register to monitor and limit issues and incidences.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted high-level engagement with stakeholders, business leads, external parties, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and project success.

• Preemptive IT Support: Supported the installation and configuration of computer systems, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they occurred.

• Change Management Execution: Led change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations during system upgrades and integrations.

• Risk Monitoring and Mitigation: Continuously monitored and mitigated business risks using Bowtie methodology, enhancing the organization's risk management framework.

• Project Coordination: Coordinated project activities and resources to meet project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Provided technical troubleshooting support, resolving hardware and software issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.

• Business Process Improvement: Identified and implemented improvements in business processes through effective analysis and stakeholder collaboration, driving operational efficiency. Marketing Communications Analyst BusinessDay – Lagos, Nigeria January 2012 – May 2015

• Brand Guidelines Adherence: Maintained brand guidelines and executed cohesive social media and email marketing campaigns to ensure consistent brand messaging.

• Website Management: Updated and maintained the business day’s website, ensuring brand consistency and accurate representation of information.

• News Communication: Communicated business day and member news and information through various channels to keep stakeholders informed.

• Marketing Campaign Execution: Developed, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns for association programs, events, and memberships, adhering to timelines and meeting deadlines.

• Content Development: Created content for and coordinated the publication of email newsletters, annual magazines, and other communications, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.

• Social Media and Blog Writing: Wrote engaging blog posts, social media posts, articles, and marketing collateral to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

• Email Campaign Creation: Designed and implemented email newsletters and announcements, creating digital links, landing pages, and splash pages to support marketing initiatives.

• Campaign Coordination: Managed marketing campaigns for various programs and events, ensuring timely execution and uniformity in content and messaging. Educational Qualifications:

• MBA - Human Resource Mgt Lagos State University, Ojo – Lagos 2011

• BSs - Economics University of Ado Ekiti 2004

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