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NexterusProject Manager Scrum Master
Jul. 2024New Freedom, Pennsylvania, United StatesLed globally dispersed software development team in an effort to replace 30 yr legacy Transportation Management System (TMS) Created and managed a 1-3 year roadmap for custom built TMS to meet scope, timeline, and organizational goals Managed relationships with external vendors and stakeholders confirming overall alignment Gathered and organized customer requirements into a prioritized backlog using agile practices (user journey mapping, etc.) Managed globally dispersed development activities including JIRA implementation Collaborated with various vendors to manage long-term integrations
Solid Logix LLCSenior Scrum Master
Oct. 2023 - Mar. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAs the only Scrum professional on the project I lead the adoption of agile practices
Reported on scrum team progress using metrics such as cycle time, burndown and burn up charts
Managed risks, impediments, and dependencies for smooth deployment releases
Coached Product Owner in backlog management for value based delivery
ThinkAgile Coach
Feb. 2023 - Oct. 2023Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesLead organization-wide scaled agile transformation from traditional PMO practices
Conducted SAFe certifying training for 100+ software professionals
Facilitated ART readiness and PI planning for enterprise-scaled adoption
Led ARTs and leadership toward portfolio alignment to meet customer demand and efficient program increment execution
Created the SAFe continuous delivery pipeline with stronger emphasis on continuous integration reducing wait time by 10%
TechneSenior Scrum Master
Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2023Consulted as the lead for digital transformation at various companies (Accenture & AMC Network)
Team-level servant leader assisting Product Owner in backlog facilitation and management
Lobbied to become a SAFe partner, creating a new revenue pipeline
Assembled effective JIRA usage for program success
Daily facilitation of ceremonies, backlog management support, impediment removal and delivery metrics
Pearson Online & Blended LearningRelease Train Engineer
Mar. 2017 - Nov. 2021Columbia, Maryland, United StatesEnforced SAFe adoption to build a globally utilized k - 12 online platform
Served as a Release Train Engineer for 10 globally dispersed Agile delivery teams (India, Poland, USA)
Enabled delivery of global K - 12 platform features serving 100k + students increasing efficiency by 20%
Reported directly to executive leadership, aligning ART outcomes with portfolio strategy
Trained and certified 100+ IT and business staff in SAFe, strengthening agile maturity across the enterprise
Planned, organized and facilitated 15+ PI planning events both in-person and virtually
Facilitated cross-team dependency sessions with delivery and contract teams for efficient roadmap delivery
Managed all aspects of Azure DevOps including configuration, user access, and CI/CD pipeline alongside
architecture teams
Championed continuous improvement, enabling faster delivery cycles and higher quality releases
thrv.comTechnical Project Manager (Consultant)
Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2019RemoteAdvised on agile best practices and adoption to CEO during and through company startup
● Dispatched all agile practices for fully remote development team
● Decomposed requirements into workable chunks allowing team to commit and complete
● Gathered system requirements, crafted product vision and prioritized features according to go-live launch goals
Under ArmourScrum Master
May. 2016 - Nov. 2016Baltimore, Maryland AreaIncreased the global footprint via ecommerce sales of the multi-billion dollar UA sports retail brand
● Spearheaded the adoption of agile throughout software development department
● Identified and removed developmental impediments for quicker release
● Trained product team to prioritize and evaluate value add features for maximum ecommerce usage
Connections EducationAgile Facilitator (Certified Scrum Master)
Feb. 2014 - May. 2016Columbia, MarylandSoftware development servant-leader for agile teams building a nationally utilized k-12 education platform
● Collaborated with product owner for effective backlog management
● Coordinated scrum meetings such as planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-up, product demos,
retrospectives, and release planning
● Charted leading metrics for increased team performance
System Automation CorporationSoftware Integration & Training Specialist
Aug. 2011 - Oct. 2015Columbia, MarylandConfiguring proprietary COTS licensing software to client specified requirements. Consultant as of February 2014
● Implemented product enhancements from client discovery sessions
● Provided on-site and remote technical support to clients
● Overhauled user manuals for company-wide product offerings
● Coordinated on-site installations, go-live, and technical support for clients deliverables
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