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Markham, Ontario, Canada

• Maintained superior knowledge of emerging industry trends across multiple disciplines. • Effectively managed multiple projects of varying complexity in a sophisticated matrix management organization. • Certified in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). • Knowledge of Hadoop technologies and Big Data design. • Good knowledge of telecom products and services. • Familiar with Cloud Technologies (BaaS, IaaS, PaaS). • Familiar with Cloud providers (Google Cloud/GCP, Amazon, Microsoft Azure).

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Seasoned Agile Transformation with experience as Scrum Master - Implementing and adapting on Single or Scaled Agile frameworks.Core Expertise:•Innovative, persuasive and self-driven in coordinating stakeholders to get information and distribute among development teams and work with senior management on budgeting and funding.•Excellent Tactful diplomacy and creativity, shown ability to remove impediments impacting the Scrum team.•Introducing new and advanced practices to help the team improve, and become more efficient•Applying techniques for effective workflow management (e.g. Kanban or Scrum Boards)•Product Backlog refinement and documentation.•Confluence, JIRA, MS Visio.•Risk Management and Analysis•Stakeholder Management•Change Management•Engage with Product Owner on planning scope and release of the project.•Guiding and Coaching the Scrum Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices.

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Scrum Master handling day to day Scrum activities and reports.• Enabling Scrum meetings and Scrum processes. Involvement in User Story creation.• Engage with Product Owner on planning scope and release of the project.• Engage with other SM in Scrum of Scrums meeting for common risks and issues.• Handling distributed scrum teams in different time zones.• Implementing various Agile frameworks such as Kanban, Scaled Agile.• Product Backlog refinement and documentation.• Coaching the team in adhering to the agile principles and avoiding team conflicts.• Creation of Project Charter and Statement of Work.• Involved in strategic planning and implementation of end-to-end project management• Self-organizing the team and helping with project estimates.• Facilitate in setting up Scrum processes such as DOR and DOD for the entire program.• Managing and tracking risks and resolution of all impediments of the team.• Ensuring the team delivers their commitment within a sprint.• Manage project RAIDD (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Decisions) logs• Developed communication plan for gamut of stakeholders including client-side.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to create detailed business cases that define the project’s objectives, costs, risks, and benefits and document the business cases. • Lead proof of concept (PoC) efforts to validate the feasibility of proposed solutions or new technologies. • Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions to gather business requirements from key stakeholders. • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, milestones, and budgets. • Track project progress against the plan, identify potential risks, and implemented corrective actions when needed. • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are addressed throughout the project lifecycle. • Provided regular status updates, manage expectations, and ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization. • Worked with stakeholders to manage project changes, ensuring that scope, budget, and timelines are adjusted and communicated accordingly. • Ensure comprehensive project documentation were created and maintained, including project charters, business cases, and post-project reviews.

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

• Develop project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, contractors, and community groups, to gather requirements and provide updates. • Identify potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards. • Provide technical guidance and support to project teams. Ensure that solutions meet technical specifications and quality standards. • Prepare regular status reports for senior management and stakeholders. Maintain comprehensive project documentation. • Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. • Assess project outcomes and implement lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets. Support senior project managers in coordinating project activities and resources. • Maintain project documentation, including plans, meeting notes, reports, and presentations. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accessible. • Facilitate communication among project stakeholders. Assist in organizing meetings and workshops, and prepare agendas and minutes. • Track project progress and performance against objectives. Prepare regular status updates for project teams and stakeholders. • Identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies. Support the team in addressing issues as they arise. • Work with various internal and external teams to ensure project deliverables align with IRCC's strategic goals. • Participate in post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.