Kenn Ames, Csm, Cspo Email & Phone Number

Highly motivated scrum master and software engineer with 14+ years of experience and a proven track record spanning the complete software development life cycle. Skilled in gathering business requirements and leading large-scale projects from conception to implementation. Certified Scrum Master | Telecommunications email: akuren@gmail.comProficient in coaching teams in Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. Recognized for hands-on leadership and effective communication in global cross-functional environments. Accomplished in customer service, client relations, and quality assurance, delivering successful outcomes across multiple simultaneous projects.CORE COMPETENCIES• Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile)• Scrum Framework• Coaching & Mentoring• Continuous Improvement• Servant Leadership• Collaboration and Communication• Team Accountability• Problem-solving & Conflict Resolution• Release Management• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)ACCOMPLISHMENTS– Led cross-functional teams in telecommunications, IT, and business, utilizing Agile methodologies to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, enhancing team collaboration and management.– Implemented Lean Six Sigma Green Belt techniques on two $11M projects, reducing headcount by 15% and streamlining logistics and testing operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation and industry standards compliance.– Successfully conducted scope grooming sessions and automated testing for 300+ user stories/test cases in Verizon's 5G project, utilizing Atlassian Jira for detailed tracking, enhancing project efficiency, and quality assurance.– Spearheaded change management strategies in mainframe platform planning, logistics, and standardization, resulting in a $21 million cost saving over 7 years and multiple Verizon President's Awards for outstanding customer quality and project leadership.– Led 14 large-scale mainframe development and software release projects, meeting strict deadlines and objectives, integrating UX design principles and robust system development practices to align with strategic corporate goals and deliver consistent business value.Please contact me at (484) 432-1578 with any Scrum Master, Project Manager, or Release Engineer opportunities.