Jinu Mathew Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Paris, France, Fr

JC PenneyLead Scrum MasterApril 2024-Present • Established myself as a subject matter expert in Agile coaching and Scrum, providing strategic guidance to align engineering practices across teams. • Collaborated directly with the engineering director to optimize development and delivery processes, focusing on best practices for engineering managers. • Coached and mentored Scrum Masters to strengthen assertiveness, improve agility within their teams, and enhance team accountability. • Delivered tailored Agile training sessions, resulting in improved delivery practices and increased alignment with Agile principles across teams. • Acted as a trusted advisor and “boots on the ground” for the engineering director, identifying and addressing internal team dynamics, HR conflicts, and accountability issues. • Played a pivotal role in restructuring the organization by providing insights on team dynamics and advocating for engineering accountability. • Received outstanding feedback from client firm leadership based on effective client engagement, Agile delivery improvements, and team development initiatives.

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Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Led three Scrum teams, elevating velocity through innovative team-building.- Established and coached Salesforce and CAaR Agile teams, boosting Salesforce velocity by 130% in three months.- Developed a successful Scrum of Scrums framework, enhancing organizational value delivery.- Engineered a dynamic SoS dashboard, facilitating informed decision-making and risk management.- Initiated transformative initiatives with C-suite leaders to address non-Agile behaviors.- Architected standardized Scrum Team Confluence pages, centralizing vital information.- Mentored new Scrum Masters, earning recognition as an Agile SME.- Empowered teams to leverage advanced Jira Roadmaps functionality.- Advocated Agile methodologies through influential conversations with stakeholders.- Co-authored Knowledge Modules to advance Agile practices within the organization.- Completed CSM, DASM, DASSM, SAFe, DevOps, and Cornell Project Management Institute certifications, demonstrating commitment to professional growth.

Toronto, On, Ca

• Took ownership of Franchise. Built a 5-star office that provides quality supplemental education to students K-adult in the Tarrant County area.• Managing a staff of 3 administrators, and approximately 40 tutors, the office successfully retained the loyalty of almost 100 clients over the past several years.• Using virtual consultations, I was able to complete surface level needs assessments and provide a 30,000-foot view of the enrolling students and design a plan of action to help students reach their academic goals. While training for Agile roles for TPMO Director, I utilized various tools like Trello and weekly virtual standups with office staff to maintain a consistent velocity for achieving monthly net income goals and removing impediments from each of their tasks.

Union, Nj, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Led and managed 5 in-market teams comprising over 15 engineers and Quality Engineers (QE) across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, AppleTV, and FireTV. - Successfully achieved company milestones and production goals outlined in the Q1-Q3 roadmap. - Orchestrated sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standup meetings, retrospectives, and sprint reviews to ensure project alignment and progress. - Proactively identified and eliminated blockers for engineers, QE, and product teams, fostering a streamlined workflow. - Prioritized ticket dependencies and escalated issues to raise priorities on a daily basis, optimizing team productivity. - Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to cultivate robust working relationships with program managers, product owners, directors, and scrum masters. - Provided coaching and mentorship to team leads, enabling them to assume scrum master responsibilities as I transitioned to other roles within the company. - Directed the implementation of a third-party SDK video player project, overseeing multiple teams through scrum of scrums meetings and maintaining comprehensive project plans to track timelines and dependencies. - Spearheaded the establishment of a standardized release process, instituting monthly release cadences for in-market products, resulting in synchronized deliveries and enhanced workflows across cross-dependent teams. - Developed and disseminated training materials including videos, documents, and assets to educate new scrum masters within the organization on Scrum framework principles and Jira processes. - Led the initiative to consolidate Jira instances, migrating 200+ projects to a standardized workflow and data model, ensuring consistency and efficiency. - Served as Technical Program Manager (TPM) and scrum master for three geographically dispersed, cross-functional mobile squads (iOS/Android), driving the delivery of the company's flagship project with an internal Alpha release in Jan. 2021

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Oversaw implementation of IB curriculum for 11th grade math, science, and history classes. • Using a model designed to improve teacher efficacy using small iterations of achievable and measurable goals, coached 15 teachers to strengthen their instructional delivery, increase student engagement and achievement.

- Held dual roles as Middle School Assistant Principal and High School Assistant Principal, demonstrating versatile leadership capabilities across different educational settings. - Orchestrated and served as the liaison between the American Cancer Society and the high school community to organize a successful community-wide fundraiser, Relay for Life, resulting in a 33% increase in funds raised compared to the prior year, with total funds reaching $83,790.- Conducted comprehensive observations and provided targeted coaching to nearly half of the high school faculty comprising 80 teachers, focusing on instructional improvement and enhancing student achievement outcomes. - Led a cross-functional middle school team consisting of 2 assistant principals, 2 school psychologists, 2 guidance counselors, a social worker, and a school secretary, effectively reducing student absenteeism by 12% over the course of one academic year through collaborative interventions and support initiatives.

- Founded and operated Math Peaks, a successful tutoring company specializing in in-home math instruction for approximately 20 students. - Conducted comprehensive free consultations and provided one hour of complimentary instruction to assess student needs and goals. - Developed customized education plans tailored to each student's unique learning style, focusing on addressing academic gaps, improving grades, enhancing organizational skills, and fostering effective study habits.- Utilized individualized instruction methods to meet students at their current academic level and guide them towards achieving their academic objectives and continued independent success. - Demonstrated expertise in tutoring, academic instruction, student assessment, goal setting, organizational skills, study habits improvement, and individualized education development.

New York, New York, Us

- Licensed insurance agent representing New York Life Insurance Company and other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in multiple states including GA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, & VA, ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines. - Specialized in offering a diverse range of insurance and financial products tailored to meet various needs, including college funding, retirement planning, long-term care cost management, and lifetime income strategies. - Conducted personalized consultation services to analyze clients' financial needs comprehensively and recommend suitable solutions based on individual circumstances and goals. - Offered expertise in insurance and financial planning, helping clients make informed decisions to safeguard their financial future. - Emphasize the importance of consulting with tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any significant financial decisions, ensuring clients receive comprehensive advice tailored to their specific situations.

- Managed in-school suspensions and disciplinary actions, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for all students. - Supervised the SOAR Program (Students Obtaining Academic Responsibility), implementing strategies to support student success and promote academic accountability. - Conducted thorough teacher observations and reviews, providing valuable feedback and guidance to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes. - Demonstrated proficiency in discipline management, program oversight, and teacher evaluation to support the overall educational objectives of the school.

- Successfully revitalized a struggling Sunday School program through collaborative efforts with church members, teachers, and students, resulting in increased engagement and participation. - Provided comprehensive training sessions for teachers, focusing on the development and delivery of innovative and engaging lessons to enhance student learning experiences. - Implemented structured initiatives to foster enthusiasm and increase program involvement, resulting in heightened excitement and commitment among participants. - Elevated program rigor by introducing challenging curriculum elements and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

-Planned, designed, and implemented lessons for high school students in topics ranging from remedial math through Pre-Calculus.-Guided students in developing Mathematical research papers for city-wide competitions.-Served as the club advisor for Breakdancing Club, Chess Club, & Cricket Club.

Certificate Of Advanced Studies (In Education Leadership), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Masters Of Education, Leadership, Policy, And Organizations

Bachelors Of Science, Secondary Education And Teaching & Mathematics