Scrum Master Project Manager

Humza Abbasi

************@*****.*** 773-***-****

Gilbert's, IL 60136

Certified Scrum Master & Agile Project Manager

Results-driven Agile leader with 6+ years of experience in banking and finance. Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Trello, and Asana. Adept at driving Agile adoption, enhancing workflows, and fostering collaboration. Strong background in business analysis, stakeholder communication, and requirement gathering. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Agile Scrum Master / Business Analyst

PNC Bank March 2020 – Present

● Led Agile adoption efforts across teams, optimizing workflows and improving team performance.

● Spearheaded the implementation of Agile methodologies across multiple teams, resulting in a 30% improvement in productivity and streamlined workflows.

● Facilitated key Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring team alignment and continuous improvement.

● Coordinated additional Agile meetings such as Scrum of Scrums, Backlog Refinement, Release Planning, and User Story analysis to ensure seamless project execution.

● Ensured all Scrum events adhered to designated timeboxes, maintaining efficiency and focus during team ceremonies.

● Partnered with the Product Owner to define project roadmaps, prioritize deliverables, and execute project plans effectively.

● Delivered engaging presentations and product demos to stakeholders, including clients, managers, and team leads, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.

● Configured and optimized JIRA for Agile SDLC workflows, enabling efficient backlog management and sprint tracking.

● Integrated JIRA with a Test Management tool, establishing a robust Agile testing pipeline and enhancing Scrum practices.

● Established and monitored S.M.A.R.T. goals for the team, driving measurable progress and fostering a culture of accountability throughout each release cycle. Project Manager

MoneyGram International Inc. July 2020 – March 2022

● Managed Agile project delivery, improving global cash management efficiency.

● Developed strategic cash flow forecasting models and financial risk strategies.

● Led backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives for transparency. Business Analyst

Aprotex Oct 2017 – April 2020

● Led business process optimization, resolving system inefficiencies.

● Created BRD and FRD documents for streamlined project execution.

● Conducted Agile sprint planning and backlog prioritization.

● Implemented gap analysis techniques to optimize workflows. SKILLS

Core Scrum Master Skills: Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning and Backlog Grooming, Project Lifecycle Management (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall), Daily Standup, Sprint Review and Demo, Sprint Retrospective, Scrum of Scrums

Communication and Collaboration: Stakeholder Communication, Team Mentorship, Leadership, Training and Mentorship, Change Management

Analytical and Technical Skills: Data-Driven Decision Making, Requirement Gathering and Analysis, Business Analysis, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance Planning and Management

Technical Skills: Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, SDLC

(Software Development Life Cycle), Defect Management Process, Project Reporting, Zephyr Scale, QMetry

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - General Biology 2021

Bachelor's Degree in Biology & Finance

CERTIFICATIONS

● Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) Scrum.org Certified Jan 2025

● Technical Agile Project Manager Alpha Leaf Certified Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

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