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Scrum MasterEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLELinkedIn Richardson, TXSummaryAgile-minded, results-driven Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully coaching cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-centric products. Strong expertise in implementing and optimizing Agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective project execution. Possess hands-on experience in JIRA, Rally Version, AWS, and KANBAN. Excellent mentor fostering culture of continuous improvement by offering crucial project guidance. Adept at prioritizing tasks and managing time-sensitive deliverables. Proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and removing impediments to maximize team productivity. Experienced in creating and maintaining project plans, managing project risks, escalating issues, and tracking project metrics. In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in Agile methodology and project management.Areas of ExpertiseTraining Program ManagementRisk MitigationAgile MethodologySprint PlanningUser Stories DevelopmentProcess ImprovementWorkflow ManagementContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementScrum and Kanban MethodologiesCoaching & MentoringStakeholder ManagementTechnical ProficienciesSharePoint, MS Project, Visual Studio, Jira, Azure DevOps (TFS), Rally, Version One, TFS, Confluence, KANBANProfessional ExperienceATT, Addison, TX Jan 2022 April 2024Snr Scrum MasterSupport Product Owners in grooming and maintaining sprint-ready product backlogs. Facilitate team meetings, focusing on achieving iteration goals and preparing the team for PI Planning event, optimizing IP sprint utilization. Develop appropriate governance, coordination, and planning to generate expected Program outcomes while identifying and mitigating program risks. Engage and coach teams, promoting the recognition of self-organization, cross-functionality, and continuous improvement. Secure Dev team from external distractions, removing impediments, and mentoring on self-removal of impediments. Present team metrics periodically to Management and stakeholders, utilizing burn-down/burn-up charts, team velocity, successes, improvements, challenges, and opportunities. Identify skill set gaps and facilitate team improvement for sustainable velocity trend achievement.Transformed and guided team members in adopting the scrum framework and agile methodology.Verizon, Irving TX Jan 2019 Dec 2021Scrum MasterLed end-to-end management of comprehensive scrum process training, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, user story refinement, and sprint retrospectives. Conducted training sessions for the development team on story point estimation and the utilization of JIRA for project management, including generating reports and custom dashboards. Guided the team in embracing the core values of Agile, implementing principles and practices effectively. Utilized the KANBAN task board to visualize workflow and enhance productivity. Collaborated with the Development team to deliver value, increase productivity, and drive profitability for the business. Regularly reported team metrics, including burn down and burn up charts, team velocity, achievements, improvements, challenges, and opportunities to management and stakeholders. Trained development team on story point estimation. Directed waterfall team through an agile transformation using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.Supported team with servant leadership approach, actively identifying and resolving obstacles.Mentored scrum team members in the efficient utilization of the scrum framework and agile methodology, facilitating the overall success of the team by resolving obstacles.ALSAC/St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis TN Mar 2018 Dec 2018Senior Scrum MasterMonitored various scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and retrospectives. Supported the team using servant leadership style by identifying and removing impediments and dependencies internally and externally. Showcased work progress through burn-down, burn-up charts, and velocity charts for the team and key stakeholders. Identified and escalated risks to management and stakeholders. Resolved conflicts within the team, ensuring non-reoccurrence and satisfaction of all parties involved.Facilitated team meetings to focus on achieving iteration goals and prepared the team for PI Planning event; ensured proper utilization of the IP (iteration and Planning) during team meetings and PI Planning event.Wellsfargo Bank, Dallas TX Jan 2017 Jan 2018Scrum MasterConducted Scrum training sessions for teams to educate on Scrum processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, user story refinement, and sprint retrospective. Trained Product Owners on effective user story writing and coordination of user story acceptance criteria. Guided the development team on story point estimation and utilized JIRA for project management, including generating reports and custom dashboards. Supervised project scopes to ensure compliance with scope commitments. Ensured team adherence to Scrum best practices, including participation in all Scrum events and timely delivery of artifacts.Supported the product owner in crafting a good user story, prioritizing the backlog, and preparing for planning.Successfully directed the development team in choosing stories, defining tasks, and defining processes and delivery values to make the right commitments.CVS Health, New York Jan 2014 Dec 2016Scrum MasterDirected multiple technical teams to deliver cloud ERP software. Navigated daily project aspects, including process definition, goal documentation, issue management, user acceptance testing, vendor management, and project deliverables. Tracked key Kanban metrics and communicated team progress to stakeholders. Identified and escalated risks to management and stakeholders. Promoted core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility within development teams. Utilized metrics to assess team and organizational maturity, coaching the team towards higher maturity levels. Implemented improvements based on retrospective outcomes to ensure continuous team growth. Contributed to DevOps initiatives through configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. Identified and improved efficiency of departments and service levels by mapping and addressing redundancies, manual processes, and backlogs.Ensured development teams practice core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.Project Manager, Jan 2012 Dec 2013Headed development and execution of comprehensive change management plans throughout the project. Act as the main point of contact for project issues and scope changes. Addressed project plan issues (schedule, budget, resources, and scope) by facilitating stakeholder discussions and resolving conflicts. Collaborated daily with development teams, quality engineering, product managers, and process owners to develop program plans and ensure smooth delivery of business solutions and deliverables. Provided global and cross-functional leadership to local and virtual project teams, fostering collaborative and productive environment. Steered project budget, plans, timelines, and scope.Facilitated discussions between stakeholders and drive resolutions for issues related to project plan, including schedule, budget, resources, and scope.EducationCalled to bar as Solicitor & Advocate of the Supreme Court of NigeriaNigerian Law School, Abuja NigeriaBachelor of Law (LLB)EKSU, NigeriaLicenses & CertificationsProfessional Scrum Master 1 (PSM 1), Scrum alliance. 02/02/2022SAFe Scrum Master 5.0, Skillbookacademy, 06/11/2018.Scrum Master accredited certification (SMAC), International Scrum Institute, 09/18/2023Scrum Team Member Accredited Certification (STMAC), International Scrum Institute,11/16/2023 |
