Samuel Olaluwoye
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samolallu
Email: *********@*****.*** Phone: 512-***-****
Location: Austin, TX (Open to Relocation) Authorization: U.S. Citizen
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology: Applied Science (2005)
Master of Business in Project Management: Expected Graduation August 2026
Project Management Professional (PMC-Coursera)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
IT Program Management (PMI/LinkedIn)
Professional Agile leadership (Scrum.org)
Health Care Project Manager (HCPMC)
Summary of Skills
Experienced Program Manager and Senior Scrum Master with 10+ years managing Agile and Waterfall projects across the SDLC, specializing in Agile transformations, PI planning, and cross-functional team leadership. I am an expert in Generative AI integration, leveraging machine learning, AI-driven automation, and predictive analytics to enhance software development and business processes. Proven track record of building CI/CD pipelines, optimizing AI models, and driving stakeholder engagement.
Holds multiple certifications, including Project Management, Scrum Master, and Professional Agile Leadership (PAL). Excels in fostering collaborative, results-driven environments while ensuring ethical AI practices, data integrity, and scalable solutions.
Technical Skills
Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP
Project Management Tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, Azure DevOps, Generative ai, ServiceNow, Confluence, GitLab, Microsoft Teams
Programming Languages: Java, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
DevOps Practices: CI/CD, Containerization (Docker), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Core Competencies: Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Risk Management, Technical Team Leadership
Lifecycle Management: Extensive experience managing tasks across all phases of the software development lifecycle
Scope Management: Expertise in project scope definition and scheduling
Professional Experience
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
B&B Solutions – USDA Office of Property and Environmental Management (OPEM) Dec 2023 – Present
Project: Modernization of USDA’s property and environmental management systems with Generative AI integration.
Technology Used: Generative AI, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Terraform, Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Data Governance.
Description: Led cloud migration and AI-driven automation, including AI-powered document processing and chatbots for property management. Optimized workflows using Agile and DevOps practices.
Result: Reduced manual processes by 30%, improved AI-driven data analytics, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and increased team productivity by 25%.
PROGRAM MANAGER SCRUM MASTER
USDA-AC, Austin, TX (May 2019 – Dec 2023)
•Project: ERP modernization and Agile transformation for enterprise-wide systems.
•Technology Used: Jira, Confluence, Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), AWS.
•Description: Managed the modernization of ERP systems, optimizing workflows, improving stakeholder engagement, and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency.
•Result: Delivered $1.2M in annual revenue gains, reduced inventory costs by 18%, and improved delivery timelines through Agile adoption.
•Project: Agile Transformation and Scrum Implementation
•Technology Used: Rally, Scrum, Kanban
•Description: Transitioned the team from Waterfall to Agile and implemented Scrum processes with Rally.
•Result: Increased team efficiency by 26% and accelerated sprint completion rates.
AGILE PROJECT MANAGER PRODUCT OWNER
USDA-PPQ, Avoca, NY (Jun 2017 – May 2019)
•Project: Agile Transformation and Scrum Implementation
•Technology Used: Rally, Scrum, Kanban
•Description: Transitioned the team from Waterfall to Agile and implemented Scrum processes with Rally.
•Result: Increased team efficiency by 26% and accelerated sprint completion rates.
•Project: Hybrid Scrum-Ban Process Creation
•Technology Used: Rally, Kanban principles
•Description: Established a hybrid Scrum-Ban framework to improve workflow and reduce bottlenecks.
•Result: Reduced cycle time by 25%, increasing throughput within nine weeks.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER SCRUMBAN
Caterpillar, Lagrange, GA (Oct 2014 – May 2017)
•Project: Project Visibility Enhancement through Gantt Charts
•Technology Used: MS Project, Gantt Charts
•Description: Developed and maintained project plans and timelines to ensure milestone tracking.
•Result: Improved project visibility by 23%, allowing for more efficient task management.
•Project: Risk and Change Management for Large-Scale Projects
•Technology Used: MS Project, Jira, Asana
•Description: Managed risk and change processes across various projects, maintaining focus on project scope and timeline.
•Result: Enhanced stakeholder confidence and minimized delays through clear communication.
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER — JIRA ADMINISTRATOR
Georgia Pacific, Warm Springs, GA (Jul 2012 – Sep 2014)
(Jul 2012 – Sep 2014)
•Project: Jira Implementation for Ticket Management
•Technology Used: Jira, Jira API
•Description: Led the company-wide adoption of Jira, customizing workflows and automating tasks.
•Result: Reduced ticket management time by 3 days, improving team response times.
•Project: Project Tracking and Dashboard Creation
•Technology Used: Jira, MS Excel
•Description: Created custom dashboards and reports to enable real-time project tracking.
•Result: Increased research efficiency by 45%, enhancing decision-making and project tracking.
References
Available upon request.