Scrum Master Agile Coach
Resume:
Godfrey Ekata
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o Technically minded PMP, Scrum Master, and Product Owner professional with extensive experience in IT application and infrastructure deployment.
o Skilled in leading projects from start to end using Agile Scrum or traditional methodology, developing strategic business plans and control structures for projects, and ensuring successful completion within time and budget. o Proven track record of project controllership, continuous process improvement, client/stakeholder engagement, onsite-offshore delivery model implementation, vendor and supplier management, creative IT solutions delivery, and risk mitigation.
o Adept at conducting training and development programs and building and managing cross-functional teams to achieve shared visions and goals. A strong servant leader who works exceptionally well with diverse teams. o A passionate, enthusiastic, and complex problem resolver individual with demonstrated expertise in utilizing sound judgment, strong business acumen, and excellent assessment skills to address complex organizational issues; I embrace challenges with unique blend of creativity and practicality. Valued, trusted, and respected business professional recognized for exceptional work ethic, integrity, and high professional standards. Professional Experience
LTIMindtree August 2021 – Present
Scrum Master
Coach Scrum framework best practices and manage multiple Scrum teams. Provide metrics to help inform team planning capacity and ensure that Scrum guidelines are fully understood. Act as subject matter expert on Scrum guidelines and Agile values, principles, and mindset. Lead Scrum events including, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Proactively monitor IT initiatives, programs, and projects for risks and controls – schedules, regulatory, quality, resource, implementation, operations, etc.
• Lead Scrum teams in refining product backlog items, capacity and sprint planning, writing user stories, and identifying team velocity.
• Coach Scrum team members in self-management and cross-functionality.
• Help Scrum team focus on creating high-value increments that meet Definition of Done.
• Assist in the removal of impediments to Scrum team’s progress.
• Organize all Scrum events in a positive and productive manner within timebox.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as needed.
• Plan and advise Scrum implementations within the organization.
• Manage team events and processes, assisting the team in achieving their commitments by building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised, with an emphasis on problem-solving.
• Work closely with the Product Owners by assisting them with planning, change management, risk management and product backlog maintenance.
• Provide program/project coordination among senior stakeholders and executives.
• Facilitate communication and information exchange among projects/programs stakeholders. Seismic-PPS Inc, Houston Jul 2019 – Aug 2021
Sr. Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Established and nurtured favorable environment for Agile Scrum teams for product development. Coached and supported team members on Agile-Scrum best practices to boost performance. Organized Scrum events including, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews and retrospectives. Improved performance and efficiency by implementing and ensuring scrum processes, rules, and best practices were followed. Prepared all project management artifacts. Key Accomplishments:
• A change agent - got buy-in from stakeholders, management, customers, and others.
• Coached Agile values and principles and Scrum practices in software development, management, and delivery.
• Led, trained, and coached the organization in Agile and Scrum adoption.
• Managed team ceremonies and processes, assisting the team in achieving their commitments by building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised, with emphasis on problem-solving.
• As Agile servant-leader, motivated team members to achieve results in line with organization’s values and business objectives.
• Trained Scrum Masters and Product Owners to manage their projects and become successful self-organizing teams in writing user stories, product visions, prioritizing backlog, and release planning.
• Established and nurtured the right work environment that fostered discipline, enthusiasm, and motivation in project teams.
• Ensured synergy among project teams, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Successfully delivered client software products ahead of schedule.
• Delighted client and the organization using Agile to frequently show business and product values. HPO Global Resources Inc, Houston Mar 2018 – Jul 2019 IT Global General Manager
Managed development of project life cycle from inception to high quality completion. Coordinated through unit heads for successful completion and delivery. Designed IT strategies with plausible assumptions to avail technological and financial approaches for business goals. Developed business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives. Planned and prepared IT goals, resources, budgets, and processes to increase business efficiency and profitability. Developed organizational rules, regulations, ethical, and business values and ensured employee compliance to enhance delivery of high-quality products, services, and exceptional results. Key accomplishments:
• Redesigned company organization structure, rules, and process workflows which enhanced performance and efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with organizational rules, regulations, ethical, and business standards, which delivered quality products and services.
• Raised ISP customer base by 310% and monthly revenue by 119% within 12 months.
• Expanded company (ISP) market share from 2% to 11% in 12 months, increasing profit margins by 89%.
• Led Enterprise Division from 23% to 46% profitability within 12 months through restructuring, process re- engineering, and renegotiating awards
• Introduced highly profitable maintenance and service program to the organization as a business segment. Langfield Investments, Abuja Mar 2016 – Feb 2018
Scrum Master / Sr. IT Manager
Led systems and software product design and implementation. Managed overall IT Systems and product deployment. Minimized potential risks through timely identification and mitigation for successful project completion and delivery. Prepared and planned schedules, cost estimates, resources, and status reports. Optimized workflows and redesigned PMO structures and processes to enhance compliance regulatory and systems requirements. Key accomplishments:
• Coached Agile and waterfall product development principles and practices for quality and timely product delivery.
• Coached and managed multiple Scrum teams on self-organizing and cross-functionality, Sprint planning, Daily scrum, Sprint Review and Retrospective.
• Helped in identifying requirements, writing user stories, and refining product backlog.
• Used problem-solving techniques when encountering organizational impediments like resistance to change.
• Provided leadership for managing the development and implementing of software systems for clients, e.g., IT Framework for National Health Systems and UX Interface for Langfield Health Systems.
• Led and managed the design, development, and deployment of front-end (UI) modules for Lingfield Healthcare access system.
• Established and nurtured the right work environment that fostered discipline, enthusiasm, and motivation in project teams.
• Ensured synergy among project teams, customers, and other stakeholders. Orshor Technology, Abuja May 2012 – Jan 2016
IT Director/Management Consultant
Managed multiple projects – resources, schedules, Gantt charts, budgets, communications, and risks. Designed and provided IT solutions for clients within provided budgets. Updated acquisition and specifications reporting across multiple business lines and IT support teams. Trained and directed project teams on project management best practices
– business case, project charter, SOW, schedules, communication, WBS, risks, monitoring, quality, etc. Key accomplishments:
• Led and managed the design, development, and deployment of inventory and asset tracking system for Langfield Investments using Agile Scrum framework.
• Led and managed the network domain redesign, upgrade, and maintenance for TCN & National Power Training Institute.
• Managed RFI, RFP implementation, and vendor selection process to meet business requirements.
• Lead management role in the conversion and digital annotation of Delta State laws, as well as the deployment of the IT infrastructure for hosting the annotation. Skills
Program & Project Management; Sprint and PI Planning & Execution; Agile Coach; Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); Tam Building, Training, & Leadership; Servant Leader; Software Development Life Cycle; System Integration & Testing; Resource Planning & Management; Project Planning and IT Governance; Quality Assurance. Tools
MS Project; PTS 2.0; SharePoint; Jira; MS Office; Visio Certifications
PMP; CSM; CSPO; SAFe POPM; SAFe ASM; SAFe RTE; SAFe Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
MBA: Technology Management
University of Lagos, Lagos
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Merritt College, Oakland, CA
Associate of Science: Computer/Electrics Technology
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