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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: An experienced Scrum Master with seven years in facilitating product delivery using agile practices. Great knowledge of various agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban Principles, SAFe, Lean waterfall, Scrumban, QA/Testing, Project coordination, Risk analysis, Agile Transformation, KPI metrics/tracking, and Business Analysis in the SDLC. Utilized agile project tools for project tracking like Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Scrummage Tool, Rally, and MS Project Developed high-level strategy capacity building and training sessions to facilitate team performance and business value delivery ability. Having excellent communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Over a decade y of experience working in an IT environment concentrated on healthcare and banking. CERTIFICATIONS:Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SSM)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Professional ExperiencesSr. Scrum Master Abbott Laboratories, Plano, Texas February 2021 - Current(Ending) Agile Coaching: Coach, inspire, and mentor teams on Agile principles, values, and practices to foster an Agile mindset and leadership behaviors. Team Leadership: Lead multiple teams in Agile practices (Scrum and Kanban), visualizing work, managing workflow, and conducting daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Outcome Achievement: Guide Agile teams to deliver product increments and outcomes that meet objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and commitments. Performance Enhancement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve team-level Agile performance with a focus on customer value, quality, and continuous improvement. Impediment Resolution: Resolve team-level impediments, anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution. Best Practices Application: Apply Agile learnings and best practices to enhance the effective use of methodologies within the organization. Communication Facilitation: Promote positive team dynamics by facilitating open communication among team members and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration. Alliance Development: Build and leverage alliances across teams and technical/business communities to support and enhance Agile initiatives. Scaled Planning: Collaborate with leadership on scaled planning activities, organizing and leading ceremonies to align with larger organizational goals. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within Agile teams, driving innovation and efficiency in processes and practices.Agile Community Contribution: Actively participate and Deborah OhwotiteLocation: Plano, TX Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE LinkedIn: URL Linked Sr. Scrum Mastercontribute to the Agile Community, increasing overall Agile maturity and supporting complex work towards successful outcomeScrum Master Capital One, MacLean, Virginia January 2017 December 2020 Agile Ceremonies Facilitation: Facilitate and drive Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Iteration Planning, Standups, Retrospectives, Inspect and Adapt Workshops, Iteration Reviews, and Demos to deploy products. Agile Transformation Execution: Spearhead and successfully execute Agile transformation initiatives, promoting the adoption of Agile methodologies across the organization. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), product owners, and stakeholders to define user needs and translate them into clear and actionable Objectives and Key Results(OKRs). Jira Tracking and Reporting: Utilize Jira to monitor and track product development progress through different iterations, producing weekly and monthly iteration reports as required. Risk Management: Manage dependencies and risks effectively by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies, reducing project disruptions. Team Coaching and Mentorship: Coach, mentor, and collaborate with teams to adopt effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills, improving overall team performance. Proactive Risk Tracking: Implement risk-tracking mechanisms and establish a proactive risk management approach, minimizing the impact of potential issues on project timelines. Agile Training Development: Develop and deliver Agile training programs to teams and stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of Agile principles and practices. Lean-Agile Leadership: Foster Lean-Agile leadership within the team, encouraging continuous improvement and efficient workflow management. Outcome Focused Guidance: Guide Agile teams in delivering required product increments and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.Business Analyst Law Union & Rock Insurance Lagos, Nigeria August 2015 December 2016. System Upgrades and Installations: Installed and upgraded hardware and software in company systems to enhance functionality and performance. Merger & Integration Leadership: Served as Project Lead for Merger & Integration projects, successfully managing full workflow integration and change management within set deadlines. Risk Management Analysis: Analyzed and implemented Bowtie Risk Management, developing a business risk register to monitor and limit issues and incidences. Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted high-level engagement with stakeholders, business leads, external parties, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and project success. Preemptive IT Support: Supported the installation and configuration of computer systems, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they occurred. Change Management Execution: Led change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations during system upgrades and integrations. Risk Monitoring and Mitigation: Continuously monitored and mitigated business risks using Bowtie methodology, enhancing the organization's risk management framework. Project Coordination: Coordinated project activities and resources to meet project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Technical Troubleshooting: Provided technical troubleshooting support, resolving hardware and software issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency. Business Process Improvement: Identified and implemented improvements in business processes through effective analysis and stakeholder collaboration, driving operational efficiency. Marketing Communications Analyst BusinessDay Lagos, Nigeria January 2012 May 2015 Brand Guidelines Adherence: Maintained brand guidelines and executed cohesive social media and email marketing campaigns to ensure consistent brand messaging. Website Management: Updated and maintained the business days website, ensuring brand consistency and accurate representation of information. News Communication: Communicated business day and member news and information through various channels to keep stakeholders informed. Marketing Campaign Execution: Developed, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns for association programs, events, and memberships, adhering to timelines and meeting deadlines. Content Development: Created content for and coordinated the publication of email newsletters, annual magazines, and other communications, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. Social Media and Blog Writing: Wrote engaging blog posts, social media posts, articles, and marketing collateral to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Email Campaign Creation: Designed and implemented email newsletters and announcements, creating digital links, landing pages, and splash pages to support marketing initiatives. Campaign Coordination: Managed marketing campaigns for various programs and events, ensuring timely execution and uniformity in content and messaging. Educational Qualifications: MBA - Human Resource Mgt Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos 2011 BSs - Economics University of Ado Ekiti 2004 |
