TYREE ETHERIDGE, CSM, CSPO, SSM
SECRET CLEARANCE
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
A servant leader with 10+ years of Agile and Scrum experience. Adept at leading and coaching diverse teams in delivering large scale software solutions for various firms. My relevant experience covers a variety of capacities including Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, and DoD Project Management. I’m highly proficient in utilizing Agile tools such as Atlassian JIRA & Confluence, Version One, and Azure DevOps (TFS).
COMPETENCIES
JIRA, Confluence, Version One
Sprint Planning
Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Lean Methodologies
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Azure DevOps (TFS)
Backlog Refinement
Continuous Delivery
DoD Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
IC Agile Certified Professional (ICP)
JOB HISTORY
Creative Information Technology Inc Aug 2020 - Current
Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead Orlando, FL
Facilitated the adoption of Agile principles and led the delivery effort for a new SharePoint 2019 based application project for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Coached the delivery team in self-organizing, adhering to Scrum principles, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to achieve sprint goals
Facilitated Scrum/ SAFe ceremonies including daily stand-ups, PI and iteration planning sessions, and retrospectives while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Wrote detailed acceptance criteria and user stories in Azure DevOps (TFS) and presented the product backlog to the client regularly to ensure on time delivery of the application
Maintained a clear and concise product backlog through backlog refinement sessions and collaboration with the delivery team and product owner
Disney Parks & Resorts Jan 2020 - April 2020
Agile Coach, Scrum Master (Contract) Orlando, FL
Drove Agile Transformation and Coached delivery teams in Scaled Agile (SAFe) and Lean-Agile principles and practices for a $10M vendor software project for Disney Parks & Experiences
Facilitated backlog refinement sessions to develop a prioritized backlog of clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Facilitated SAFe ceremonies including daily stand-ups, PI and iteration planning, reviews, retrospectives, and maintained a dashboard to report iteration progress to senior level executives firm-wide.
Developed a concise product roadmap & requirements and tracked them through the use of Agile tools including Version One and Confluence
Collaborated with and coached multiple cross functional teams to implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the firm
Lockheed Martin Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Agile Business Process Consultant (Contract) Orlando, FL
Collaborated with maintenance technicians and subject matter experts (SME’s) across multiple firms to elicit and document maintenance and repair process requirements
Created over 40 Microsoft VISIO workflows and process diagrams for Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI)
Developed testing plans according to SDLC standards for over 40 maintenance processes
Led process development, execution, and implementation for 50 field sites and depots
Revised existing maintenance processes according to Lean Agile standards to reduce waste
Booz Allen Hamilton Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
Agile Technologist, Business Requirements Analyst Norfolk, VA
Coordinated with key stakeholders to document Naval readiness business requirements and translated them into system requirements specifications (SRS’s) and mockups
Created comprehensive acceptance criteria, use cases, and user stories in Jira
Engaged in backlog refinement sessions to maintain an organized backlog
Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprints, and sprint retrospectives
Developed prototypes and User Experience (UX) mockups using Axure RP 8 wireframe software
CMA CGM America Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Agile Business Analyst Norfolk, VA
Facilitated Agile transformation firm wide and led delivery effort for multiple international teams to develop a new global intranet system.
Gathered business requirements and designed the product roadmap for a global intranet system
Analyzed cost control database and identified areas for improvement and operational efficiencies
Conducted end user training and provided support for Microsoft SharePoint - based intranet system
Developed detailed process guides for the analysis of stevedoring and terminal costs
Patriot Computers Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Agile Practitioner Norfolk, VA
Coached and mentored delivery team in the adoption of Agile best practices
Partnered with Product Owner to create detailed acceptance criteria and user stories
Removed impediments that hindered the team’s progress toward sprint goals
Analyzed competitive environment data to predict future trends of the military lending industry
Gathered requirements and designed credit review process to identify creditworthy customers
EDUCATION
B.S. Business, Finance, Norfolk State University, December 2015, Honors (cum laude)