Deangelo Lewis
CSM, SAFe, SASM, CSPO, POPM
Hampton, VA, 23666
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Technically astute professional with substantial experience in Agile and Scrum methodology in software development environment.
SUMMARY
Certified Scrum Master with a proven track record of driving successful Agile transformations and delivering exceptional results in diverse roles, including Business Analyst, Product Owner, Project Manager, Agile Coach, and Release Train Engineer
(RTE). Hands-on Experience in principles and practices of the Scrum Framework & Agile Methodologies and track record of success in leading and facilitating Agile Development teams. Skilled in driving collaboration and teamwork, facilitating Sprint Planning and retrospectives, and removing impediments to improve team efficiency. Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal Communication and problem-solving skills. Always committed to helping organizations achieve their goals through effective agile project management.
SKILLS
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
Scrum Framework
Business Analysis
Backlog Refinement
Training & Development
Scrum, Lean, and Kanban
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Extreme Programming (XP)
Software Development Life Cycle
Automation Testing, QA
CI-CD, TDD and ATDD
Team Coaching and Mentoring
Conflict Resolution
Facilitation and Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Process Improvement
Tools: JIRA, Version One, Service Now, SQL, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Salesforce, Slack, SharePoint, Mural, Miro, SAP, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Power Bi, Tableau, Trello, Test Rail, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, MS Project Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master 02/2023 - Present AMSG Newport News, VA
Provided expert guidance and coaching to Agile development teams on best practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and methodologies.
Managed and prioritized the product backlog, working closely with product owners to refine and clarify requirements for development teams.
Successfully led cross-functional teams in implementing and adopting ServiceNow as a central platform for Agile project management.
Identified and managed project risks, taking proactive measures to mitigate their impact on project deliverables and timelines.
Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) 10/2022 - 02/2023 Raye IT Consulting Hampton, VA - Remote
Guided teams in adopting Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and assisted in resolving complex challenges related to Agile implementation.
Supported organization's agile transformation and scaled Agile practices.
Coached and mentored Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners on Agile principles and best practices.
Monitored Agile metrics to provide insights and data-driven decisions. Scrum Master / Functional Analyst 02/2022 - 10/2022 ProSoft Inc. Virginia Beach, VA
Monitored project progress and addressed impediments or roadblocks that arose.
Collaborated with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
Facilitated effective communication between development teams, product owners, and stakeholders.
Used extensive Scaled Agile experience to prepare RTEs, SMs, POs, and other leadership for PI events Scrum Master / Agile Product Manager 11/2015 - 02/2022 Huntington Ingalls, Inc Newport News, VA
Coached and guided the development team on Agile best practices, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing work environment.
Served as Scrum Master, leading and facilitating Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Worked closely with the product owner to understand and refine product requirements, translating them into detailed user stories.
Coordinated product launches and release plans, working with marketing and sales teams to maximize product success. Project Manager / Product Owner 11/2011 - 11/2015
Huntington Ingalls, Inc Newport News, VA
Served as Project Manager, leading cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Worked closely with marketing and sales teams to plan product launches and go-to-market strategies.
Managed project budgets, tracked expenses, and reported financial status to relevant stakeholders.
Actively engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into product iterations. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering 08/2016 - 05/2019 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Certified SAFe 6 Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) Scaled Agile, Inc
Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Scaled Agile, Inc
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Scrum Alliance
Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM) Scaled Agile, Inc
Certified SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) Scaled Agile, Inc
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) Scrum Alliance