Scrum Master Cyber Security

Babatunde Adekoya (CSM, SSM SAFE Practitioner)

214-***-**** Richardson, Texas ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dedicated, self-motivated, and diligent Scrum Lead with solid experience in training product development team, developing and implementing Agile methodologies for solving primary problems, catalyzing improvements, promoting awareness, boosting ownership, developing competencies, and facilitating barrier removal.

Proficient with various programming languages, coaching teams in agile adoption, and solid background in agile concepts. Adept at utilizing scrum rituals and metrics for increasing visibility transparency and resolving challenges.

Expert at driving the adoption and enforcement of Scrum rules, removing impediments and fostering self-management.

Capable of bringing overwhelming enthusiasm and awareness to projects, applying expert judgment to the removal of impediments, keeping teams focused and delivering success in rapidly evolving and dynamic environments.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Jira, Visio and Confluence

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Agile Methodologies & Principles

Software Development Lifecycle

Tasking Meetings/Retrospective

Agile Project Management

Story-Based Development

Iteration/Sprint Planning Meetings

Agile Software Development

Conflict Resolution

Agile Coaching

Application Development

Risk Mitigation & Management

Scaled Agile Framework

Product Backlog Grooming

Waterfall-to-Agile Migration

Continuous Development

Integration and Monitoring Knowledge

Lean Implementation

Enterprise Agile Transformation

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Command Center Intent Provider Oct 2022 - Present

Capital one - Plano, Texas

Build system from equipment monitoring to access control and align it well with the purpose of command center.

Create a centralized space to visualize and respond to alerts and incidents.

Monitor the Command Center and Cyber teams’ performance within the key Agile Metrics reporting.

Efficiently create and manage the backlog and roadmap for the Command Center and Cyber resources.

Provide situational awareness and empowering actionable insights.

Agile Delivery Lead Mar 2022 - Present

Capital one - Plano, Texas

Led cross-functional teams with focus on complex technology aspects in building business values, development and delivery efficiencies using agile system design, development and delivery methodology.

Coached and empowered the team while providing transparency to the connection between measurable outcomes, plans, and delivered work.

Created roadmaps, program plans, and scrum boards.

Set up a calendar and facilitated cadence, agile events and shared measurable outcomes.

Drove delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity.

Sr Scrum Master Specialist /Team Lead Jan 2019- Feb 2022

CVE Technologies Group, Inc– Dallas, Texas

Drove continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of agile best practices in the organization by implementing agile principles and scrum practices for improved project execution.

Evaluated the Scrum Maturity of the team; coached the team to achieve higher levels of maturity and at a pace that is sustainable for the organization.

Performed initial Agile team assessments, recommended and assisted with the implementation of Agile team structure for the teams and associated resources.

Co-ordinated all scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand ups, sprint retrospectives, sprint demo, story grooming and release planning.

Coached Product Owner on backlog prioritization, make priority decisions and write user stories, ensure they were based on the Definition.

Agile Transformation Coach/Scrum Master Feb 2018-Nov 2018

Carousel Industries – Plano, Texas

Coached the scrum teams to deliver done-high-quality products by ensuring execution is most efficient and well-coordinated, possible through continuous coaching and mentoring of the team members in the Agile principles, practices, and values.

Facilitated high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, provided oversight to ensure alignment with Agile/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, sprint, release and deployment planning.

Successfully implemented Agile to design and development teams comprising over forty employees.

Created and managed a realistic, detailed plan to ensure medium to large-scale projects are executed on time, on budget, and in scope

Boosted velocity by hosting and facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and release planning.

Safe Scrum Master Aug 2014- Dec 2017

Best Buy Inc - Flower Mound, Texas

Assisted scrum teams and management remove identified impediments and minimize distractions to support the development team’s sprint goals.

Ensured outcome of retrospectives was-implemented towards continuous team improvement.

Successfully developed and coordinated Agile Community of Practice resulting in the more effective adoption of agile practices.

Assisted the team in setting the groundwork for Agile Release Train activities, which includes PI Planning, focusing on laying out a plan for an entire release, System Demos, and the Inspect and Adapt.

Ensured the team maintains healthy relationships, by managing internal conflicts and challenges but being emotionally intelligent and keeping the dynamics healthy.

EDUCATION

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

Major: Botany (BSc)

Dallas College

Major: AAS Cyber Security (In Progress)

CERTIFICATION

Certified Safe® 5 Scrum Master

(Scaled Agile Inc)

CSM Certified Scrum Master

Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional

(OSHA academy Safety and Health Training)

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