Scrum Master Project Manager

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OMOWUNMI AKANDE

Scrum Master-BSC, MSIT, PMP,CSM, PSM, SAFe 5 Agilist, SAFE SSM PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Scrum Master with over 14 years of extensive expertise in Agile methodologies and project management, adept at coaching and mentoring teams to drive continuous value delivery and innovation. Proficient in sprint planning, backlog management, and utilizing tools like JIRA to enhance team efficiency and project transparency. Known for strategic leadership in facilitating large-scale technical projects and aligning software processes with Scrum and Agile principles, with a focus on fostering collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER Dec 2021 - Present Black Knight Jacksonville, FL

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 Aspen Dental Chicago, IL

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 Florida Blue Jacksonville, FL

SCRUM MASTER Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

One Call Care Management Jacksonville, FL

SCRUM MASTER Feb 2015 - Feb 2018

Hewlett-Packard Nashville, TN

Guide Scrum ceremonies, enhancing project delivery and managing $3.5M budget efficiently. Promote cross-team collaboration, achieving breakthrough solutions and faster product development. Ensure stakeholder communication aligns with goals, fostering a high-performance Agile culture. Mentor team members, driving professional growth and sustainable business vision alignment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity and stakeholder satisfaction. Orchestrate successful project completions, meeting deadlines and quality benchmarks. Led Agile adoption, increasing project efficiency by 60% through daily stand-ups and planning. Managed $4.5M budget, ensuring timely infrastructure upgrades and project success. Collaborated with teams to set sprint goals, boosting stakeholder satisfaction by 40%. Facilitated Agile transformation, enhancing delivery efficiency and team coordination. Partnered with product owners to prioritize roadmaps, improving communication and results. Managed $10M projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Enhanced project transparency through effective communication of progress. Collaborated with clients to translate needs into successful project solutions. Led agile processes, optimizing team performance and deliverables. Improved project outcomes by monitoring and adjusting timelines. Implemented SAFe Framework, enhancing delivery efficiency by 60%. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, tracked KPIs, and improved project timelines. Managed $4.5M budget, ensuring successful project completion. Resolved conflicts, boosted morale, and set clear goals. Maintained sprint backlog using Azure DevOps.

Maintained sprint and product backlog using VSTS/Azure DevOps. Organized and facilitated various Scrum ceremonies, ensuring smooth project progression and team alignment. Led Scrum transition, improving team efficiency by 60%, fostering collaboration and Agile practices. Developed enterprise Agile training site, enhancing learning with courses and multimedia resources. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, boosting project delivery efficiency by 40% through effective planning. Managed cross-team coordination, achieving 40% better project alignment and risk management. Consulted with RTEs and Product Managers, optimizing Agile technique application across projects. SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST & SCRUM MASTER Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 Availity

SR. BUSINESS ANALYST /SCRUM MASTER Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 Forest City Enterprises

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

University of North America

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Virginia International University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

Bowen University

COURSES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)

PMI

CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER

Scrum.org

CERTIFIED SAFE® 5.0 AGILIST (SA)

Scaled Agile

SAFE SCRUM MASTER (SSM)

Scaled Agile

SKILLS

Scrum, Agile, Project Management, SDLC, Change Management, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, SAFe, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Business Analysis, Release Planning, Backlog Management, Facilitation, Coaching.

Aligned product goals with scrum team, enhancing stakeholder collaboration and project clarity. Conducted comprehensive 'as-is' and 'to-be' analyses, improving process efficiency. Facilitated requirements gathering, bridging IT and business, ensuring project alignment. Managed EPIC and story creation in JIRA, optimizing workflow and team productivity. Translated user needs into actionable stories, enhancing team productivity. Led agile ceremonies, ensuring smooth team collaboration and project flow. Mentored teams in commitment strategies, improving delivery timelines. Facilitated test-driven development, boosting software quality. Engaged stakeholders effectively, aligning project goals with client expectations.

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