Scrum Master Support Specialist

IDOWU FALODUN, B.A, PSM

PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER

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Talented Agile professional with over 5 years of experience specializing in leading teams to agile maturity from product development through successful product launches. Accustomed to managing multiple teams and priorities in fast-paced environments. I have led, served, and coached cross-functional teams in both Agile Scrum and Kanban frameworks to deliver high-value results that met and exceeded stakeholders’ expectations, I am a result-oriented and passionate Scrum Master, a servant leader and a team player.

SKILLS

Jira, Trello, Slack, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban, Conflict Resolution, Miro, Azure DevOps, Agile Methodologies, MS Teams, MS Office, Excel, Risk identification and mitigation planning, Estimation, and Facilitation.anagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Scrum Master

Delight Healthcare Services, Pikesville, MD March 2020 - Present

● Coach team on data-driven decision and direction which led to reducing 15% of waste in two sprints.

● Ensure the application of an agile framework to the development process to increase the effectiveness of product development or architecture which leads to consistent productivity in the team.

● Investigate, identify, and remove impediments that affected the team to deliver the sprint goal.

● Enable a continuous learning environment, identified ways to strengthen the team’s understanding of Agile concepts and principles and ensure decisions were data-driven.

● Coach teams need the commitment to delivering products on time and the value of metrics and incremental delivery.

● Successfully resolve conflicts by focusing on scrum values of openness, honesty, and respect while using JIRA to track the progress of the impediment backlog.

● Facilitate all scrum ceremonies like Sprint planning, Daily Stand up, Sprint review, and Retrospective including Refinement meetings where we estimate our PBI and get ready for the sprint.

Scrum Master

Slalom Technologies, Atlanta, GA Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

● Facilitated all scrum ceremonies to help my teams focus on matters outlined in our team agreement

● Provide Agile coaching support to teams through an effective approach, enabling effective adherence to agile values and principles through scrum practices.

● Encouraged continuous improvement through daily scrums, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinements.

● Worked closely with Product Owner in backlog management and continuous delivery of features to ensure that development team efforts on sprint backlogs are of maximum value to stakeholders.

● Helped in transitioning from waterfall to agile through coaching, training, and seminars.

● Removed impediments, and protect team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.

Scrum Master

Navy Federal Credit Union, Alexandria, VA March 2017 - Dec 2018

● Coordinated backlog grooming and refining sessions for ongoing sprints- advanced preparation for Product Owner for upcoming sprints.

● Increased development team participation level with daily scrums (increased by 10%), and improved team morale through education and pre-emptive impediment removal.

● Compiled a list of actionable items from sprint retrospectives and utilized them for improving the quality of future sprints.

● Organized and facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint reviews, retrospectives, product backlog refinement and ensuring there's full team engagement.

● Promoted and empowered a self-organizing team by shielding the team as necessary to establish a trusting and safe environment for raising problems, defining solutions, and committing to milestone deliveries.

● Utilized JIRA to track and effectively communicate team velocity, burn down charts and sprint/release progress to the team.

Snr. Project Coordinator

DALY Computer, Inc. Frederick, MD Jan 2012 - Feb 2017

● Documented requirements for stakeholder impact assessments by working together with users to understand challenges and focus on possible solutions.

● Coordinated meetings and worked with sponsors, vendors, project managers and subject matter experts to ensure the successful completion of the project.

● Prepared thorough and accurate technical and business management reports, effective correspondence, accurate documentation, and easily understandable presentations.

● Develop project plans and work within budget allocation to ensure that budget is maximized while ensuring quality and processes are adhered to. EDUCATION

o BA in Mass Communication (The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria). CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

o Professional Scrum Master (PSM) – Scrum.org

o Privacy And Information Security – TEKsystems

o Google IT Support Specialist - Cousera

o CompTIA Security+

o Institute of Project Management Practitioners – Student Member The BigFuture team is committed to supporting all students to make the right first step post-high school. BigFuture reaches over 7M students each year and is the leading free resource for College, Scholarship, and Career Exploration. BigFuture allows students to demystify the college going process, unlock options to afford college, and explore careers that connect to their skills and interests. In addition to the student-facing platform, the team manages a service that fosters rich interactions between students and the over 1,500 Higher Education institutions. At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do makes an affordable home a reality and amakes difference in the lives of Americans. Every day offers compelling opportunities to modernize the nations housing finance system while being part of an inclusive team using new, emerging technologies. Here, you will help lead our industry forward, enhance your technical expertise, and make your career. Job Description THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE Responsibilities The Scrum Master Manager role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities As a valued leader on the team, you will provide oversight on the team's application of Scrum processes and product lifecycles. You will understand and lead Agile methodologies, as well as define product scope and goals. Manage and lead team members using the Scrum process and Agile practices. Manage product vision and goals, and communicate product workflow to keep colleagues informed every step of the way. Identify organizational roadblocks that limit team productivity and quality, and lead efforts to improve, innovate, and move forward. L ed team on the continuous improvement of Agile practices. Qualifications THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Required Experience 6+ years of relevant experience Preferred Experience Bachelor degree or equivalent 8+ years of relevant experience Skills The group of skills related to Product Development including designing products, developing product roadmaps, translating design requirements, prototyping, etc. Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal Experience helping an organization to plan and manage change in the effort to meet strategic objectives The group of skills related to Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication, etc. Ability to frame ideas as systems and analyse the inputs, outputs, and process Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion Skilled in documentation and database reporting for the purposes of analysis, data discovery, and decision-making with the use of relevant software such as Crystal Reports, Excel, or SSRS The group of skills related to Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict The group of skills related to Business Insight including advising, designing business models, interpreting customer and market insights, forecasting, benchmarking, etc. Skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand The group of skills related to Operational Excellence including improving and overseeing operations The group of skills related to Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc. Collective capabilities for leadership, including leading teams, giving feedback, facilitating meetings, and coaching and mentoring The group of skills related to Learning and Training including conducting, developing, and evaluating training, instructional design, and learning management systems Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts and answer critical questions The group of skills related to Risk Assessment and Management including evaluating and designing controls, conducting impact assessments, identifying control gaps, remediating risk, etc. Tools Skilled in Microsoft Teams Experience using Microsoft Planner Skilled in using Adobe Acrobat including Adobe Pro, Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, and Acrobat.com Experience using SharePoint Experience using JIRA Skilled in Excel Experience using Microsoft Project Additional Information Job REFID: REF11377E In response to COVID-19, Fannie Mae has adapted our workplace and hiring processes to better safeguard our employees, candidates, and new hires. We understand that this is an unprecedented situation and Fannie Mae is committed to creating protocols for these processes that are agile and conform with federal, state, and local health administration guidance. While the company's operating status for on-site work is currently voluntary, the majority of Fannie Mae's workforce is remote until further notice. We continue to conduct all interviews and onboarding virtually. In addition, all employees who wish to come on site must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and enter their vaccination information into a confidential HR system before arriving at the facility, unless they have an approved accommodation. Click here to go directly to information about accommodations. The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com. Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation in the application process, email us at ***************@*********.***.

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