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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name ,SSM,CSMScrum MasterEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE Windsor Mill, MD Street Address United States CitizenTechnologically advanced and highly adaptable leader with comprehensive experience overseeing all aspects of Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and delivering outstanding results within Fortune 500 companies.Repeated success implementing Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum framework to drive project execution and achieve business objectives. Skilled in sprint planning, backlog management, and facilitating various Agile ceremonies, such as sprint reviews, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within teams by coaching and mentoring team members on Agile principles and best practices. Experienced in collaborating with distributed, offshore and co-located software development teams to align project goals and priorities. Leveraged strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to address impediments and resolve conflicts promptly. Demonstrated exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and customers for positive outcomes.Areas of Expertise Project Planning & Execution Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC) Agile Methodologies & Frameworks Sprint Planning & Initiation Business & Release Management Continuous Process Improvement Change Management CI/CD Concepts Risk Assessment & Mitigation Technical Support & Guidance Strategic Planning & Execution Quality Assurance & Control Performance Optimization Stakeholder Engagement Team Building &Leadership Agile Estimation &Coaching Product OwnerCollaboration Issues & ConflictResolutionTechnical SkillsMethodologies: Waterfall, AgileFrameworks: Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFeProject Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Visual Studio & Rally, Mural Other Technologies & Tools: MS Office Suite (All); HTML, Adobe, SharePoint, PowerPoint, SDLC Java,.NET, Python, Swift, React, SQL, Node.js, Python, AWS RHEL, Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Oracle 11g, Oracle RAC (11g)Professional ExperienceFreddie Mac., McLean, VA Jan 2022 to PresentScrum Master/Project ManagerDrive Agile values and mindset within the modern delivery environment, collaborating with Agile teams and Scrum coaches to optimize project development and attain sprint goals. Partner with the product owner to refine user stories and manage the scope of work and team priorities. Develop acceptance criteria and ensure stories meet the ready definition. Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and track bugs and impediments. Lead capacity planning sessions for future PIs and provide comprehensive support to the team. Encourage regular updates on work status and employ various matrices to track progress. Coordinate testing environment deployments and distribute weekly team status reports. Enhanced team Agile Maturity from 30% to 80% through quarterly AMAs. Recognized with multiple Raise the Roof awards for contributions to company growth. Instrumental in releasing DPA One, a tool matching borrowers with down payment assistance programs nationwide. Contributed to significant improvements in code coverage and MVP releases. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance workflow and maintain a positive working atmosphere. Achieved a remarkable 40% above-target performance for six consecutive months, surpassing team KPIs and driving exceptional results. Elevated team cohesion and effectiveness by strategically recommending and aligning the most suitable skill sets with project requirements, facilitating enhanced collaboration and optimized project outcomes.Edward Jones, St. Louis, MO Jan 2021 to Dec 2021Scrum Master/Project ManagerEngaged with the modern delivery team to propel business development initiatives, encompassing identification, proposal development, and creation of go-to-market content, alongside other pursuit activities. Delivered crucial support during comprehensive assessments of client delivery models, covering tools, processes, culture, and operating models, while serving as an Agile/SAFe/DevOps Subject Matter Expert to guide transformation roadmaps and delivery. Led Scrum teams to optimize business value delivery by effectively managing dependencies, minimizing impediments, and overseeing cross-domain dependencies through Scrum sessions. Applied Agile coaching techniques to foster continual improvement within teams. Worked closely with product owners to refine backlogs and ensure continuous delivery of features. Achieved a significant increase in sprint accomplishments, elevating performance from 40-90%. Facilitated various Agile ceremonies including Sprint planning, daily Scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations for both local and offshore team members. Supported client workshops focused on Agile and DevOps Journeys, driving client adoption of automation capabilities within CI/CD, including environment and cloud-based forms of automation. Assisted the RTE in coordinating Program Increment (PI) planning and facilitating inspection and adapt sessions every 12 weeks. Attended design thinking and discovery sessions, contributing to the launch of multiple projects. Progress Unlimited, Owings Mills, MD Jan 2017 to Dec 2020 Scrum Master/Project ManagerProvided education and reinforcement of Agile methodology and Scrum framework to team and stakeholders. Participated in business and release management planning to align with product visions and release objectives. Facilitated risk management processes to ensure early detection and mitigation. Established a constructive and transparent communication channel among team members. Orchestrated all sprint ceremonies to maintain workflow efficiency. Tracked and managed bugs and other blockers to minimize disruptions. Implemented strategies to reduce waste, resulting in a notable decrease from 60% to 20%, thereby enhancing focus on PI objectives. Drove enhancements in team collaboration, transparency, and productivity, facilitating more efficient and timely product releases.Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, New York, NY Jan 2012 to Dec 2016 Scrum Master/Project ManagerFostered team productivity and continuous improvement as a servant leader by resolving impediments. Collaborated with the RTE to organize Program Increment (PI) planning and inspect and adapt sessions on a regular basis. Identified dependencies, risks, and unknowns, effectively mapping them across teams and sprints. Utilized Jira for monitoring and tracking work progress, while employing Confluence for comprehensive documentation and facilitation of various sessions. Led refinement sessions, iteration planning, daily Scrums, demos, and retrospectives. Provided structured and transparent updates to program stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination. Empowered and motivated project teams to drive productivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Addressed impediments and minimized distractions to enable the team to achieve sprint goals. Supported the product owner/team lead in backlog management and team guidance while fostering a healthy team dynamic around priorities and scope. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading and implementing CI/CD concepts. Attained a remarkable reduction in shrinkage rates, significantly decreasing from a substantial 70% down to a highly efficient and minimal 10%, thereby optimizing resource utilization and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Coached teams in Agile best practices (TDD, XP), fostering a positive mindset towards Agile methodologies and Scrum values.EducationAssociate of Science Degree in Health Sciences Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, FL, 2019 Bachelor's Degree in Computerized Accounting and Management POWERBACHE, Yaounde, CM, 2015 Professional Training & CertificationsSAFe (6.0) CertifiedCertified Scrum MasterRisk Management for Managers and Entrepreneurial Strategic Management Infos Pro Solutions LLC-FISMA/NIST Risk Management Framework Course Business Innovation & Best PracticesLinux System Admin (RHCSA)HIPAA CertifiedAssociationsMember of the ABK (Alpha Beta Kappa) Honors Society LanguagesEnglish and French |
