Scrum Master Business Analyst
Resume:
Ayaz Ahmed
Business Analyst Scrum Master
Lutherville Timonium, MD. 21093
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Highly motivated Certified Scrum Master and Business Analyst with a proven track record of driving successful agile development projects. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise in facilitating cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams to drive successful project outcomes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with 5 years of experience leading agile development teams.
Proficient in implementing Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks to ensure efficient project delivery.
Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members on agile methodologies and best practices.
Strong ability to identify and remove impediments to team productivity and product development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
Proficient in project management tools and agile software development methodologies.
User Acceptance Testing
Problem Solving
Extensive working experience with Jira and Confluence.
Skills:
Agile Project Management
Scrum Framework
Kanban
Team Facilitation
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Conflict Resolution
JIRA/Confluence (or other relevant project management tools)
Communication
Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering
Process Mapping
Data Analysis
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Professional Experience:
IT Business Analyst Scrum Master Digion Technologies LLC. USCIS (MIDAS) 2021-Present
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives to ensure the Scrum team stays on track.
Collaborate with product owners and development teams to establish and prioritize product backlogs.
Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices and the Scrum framework to enhance team performance.
Identify and resolve potential impediments to team productivity by fostering a culture of open communication and transparency.
Ensure the successful delivery of sprint goals and overall project objectives within the defined timeline.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and provide project status updates.
Implement metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team performance and progress.
IT Business Analyst Scrum Coordinator Grey Cells Technologies LLC. 2018-2021
Assisted the Scrum Master in coordinating and organizing sprint planning sessions and sprint reviews.
Maintained project documentation, including product backlogs, sprint goals, and release plans.
Liaised between development teams and product owners to clarify requirements and track progress.
Conducted regular status meetings with team members to monitor project progress and address potential issues.
Supported the Scrum Master in removing impediments and ensuring adherence to agile principles.
Meet regularly with project teams and partners to ensure milestones are defined, understood, and being met. Identify dependencies, risks, and drive resolution to roadblocks.
Conducted data analysis and prepared reports to identify trends, anomalies, and insights to support decision-making.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
Work with peer project test leads and other customers to ensure dependencies and schedules are aligned.
Contributions:
Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, for a cross-functional team of 6 members to ensure a consistent and transparent development process.
Acted as a servant leader to the team, promoting self-organization and accountability, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity over six months.
Coached team members on Agile best practices, leading to improved collaboration and a 15% reduction in delivery cycle time.
Implemented and maintained the team's physical and digital boards, ensuring real-time visibility of project progress and identifying potential bottlenecks promptly.
Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize the Product Backlog, leading to a 25% reduction in scope creep and enhanced focus on delivering high-value features.
Introduced and championed the use of Agile metrics to track team performance and project health, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Successfully resolved conflicts within the team, fostering a positive and harmonious work environment that contributed to a decrease in employee turnover.
Led the adoption of Agile practices across departments, collaborating with other Scrum Masters to align processes and establish consistent communication channels.
Assisted senior business analysts in gathering and documenting requirements for various IT projects.
Assisted in creating process maps and workflows to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
Demonstrated methodical, detail-oriented, and thorough approach to all assignments while adhering to compressed timelines. Complete all assignments on or ahead of schedule.
Consistently recognized for excellent problem-solving and analytical skills by programmers, project managers and supervisors.
Worked collaboratively with development and business groups on major new releases.
Education:
MPP - Masters in Public Policy (Health Track) 2015
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD
BA - Health Business Administration 2012
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD
Certifications:
Certified DHS Trusted Tester Accessibility Section (508)
Certified Scrum Master
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