Scrum Master Agile Coach

Folajimi Akinbi

Scrum Master

***********@*****.*** • 469-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Dallas, TX

Summary

Certified Scrum Master with rich experience in leading and delivering software development projects from conception to completion. Proven success in implementing SAFe framework and embracing continuous improvement. Known for promoting Agile practices, facilitating scrum ceremonies, and managing product releases. Adept at leading and empowering cross-functional teams to deliver value-added services. Instrumental in uncovering and mitigating project impediments in timely manner.

Areas of Expertise

Product Management

Agile/Scrum Methodology

PI Planning

Team Leadership & Training

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Backlog Refinement/Management

IT Strategy & Planning

Process Improvement

Conflict Resolution

Career Experience

Wells Fargo, NC 2021 – Present

Release Train Engineer

Develop and share yearly calendars for iterations and Program Increments(PI). Combine Team PI objectives into Program PI objectives for visibility and transparency. Create and update scorecards. Collaborate with business partners to monitor and report program's effects and benefits, as well as present success stories.

Key Achievements

Cultivated Agile mindset by educating and supervising ART and teams via delivery of software and services.

Directed project teams and supported management in troubleshooting issues while serving as a Consultant/Coach.

Trained and empowered teams, leaders, and scrum masters to practice Lean-Agile methodologies.

Oversaw release planning preparation and implementation of Agile Release Team (ART).

Coordinated with team members to prioritize key features for program increment (PI) planning cycle.

Supported feature refinement of ART throughout upcoming PI planning cycle and meet feature criteria of readiness.

Ensured open line of communication among program stakeholders to encourage transparency and raise awareness of impediments and progress.

Achieved continuous improvement by using feedback and metrics, such as evaluation of quality and delivery rate.

Texas Instruments, Dallas 2018 – 2021

Agile Release Train Engineer

Led various aspects of program, including managing the production of reports and analysis to record program activity as well as create schedules, milestones, and cadence for increments and releases.

Key Achievements

Served as subject matter expert while liaising with management and cross-functional teams to create and enhance operational policies and practices related to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Played a key role in promoting adoption of Agile and SAFe best practices and procedures.

Strengthened relationships between Global Technology and business partners by altering processes and guidelines.

Jayron Distribution/Retail Services, Nigeria 2013 – 2016

Product Manager

Orchestrated various Agile ceremonies, encompassing sprint/iteration planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinements.

Key Achievements

Grew and achieved synergy by encouraging cooperation, self-organization, and supported team members.

Increased worth of delivered products by determining methods to enhance value of Scrum Events.

Facilitated story and epic level backlog prioritization and refinement, as well as delivered status monitoring support for cross-team initiatives.

Confirmed transparency and monitoring of impediments for quick resolution.

Additional Experience

Agile Coach/Scrum Master,

Certifications

Certified Release Train Engineer, Scaled Agile

Certified SAFe Scrum Master

Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Higher National Diploma in Banking and Finance

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