● Discovered several agile anti-patterns and supported the team in implementing the best agile industry practice which increased velocity by 30%, decreased release timeline by 10%, and improved team focus on deliverables● Facilitated agile health check meetings on a bi-monthly basis to understand the areas that need improvement and guide the team in the implementation of processes to improve the team’s way of working. Different processes came up with potential solutions.● Facilitated scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, refinement sessions, sprint planning, and retrospectives ensuring well-time-boxed and productive meetings● Coached teams within the SAFe framework as the Scrum Master, facilitating self-organization and self-management to meet delivery goals. Coordinated and participated in Agile Release Trains (ARTs) events, contributing to the enhanced effectiveness of SAFe methodology across the organization.● Had several team engagements within the agile framework such as coaching, one-on-ones, playing agile games, and team bonding exercises which increased the morale, team health, and satisfaction by 50%● Breached the information dissemination gap between the stakeholders and the team with my communication and collaborative skills which helped my team easily identify and understand acceptance criteria, the definition of done and the definition of ready which increased stories accepted by 30%● Effectuated Agile principles and core values as a scrum master that reduced the cycle time by 25% and increased the team’s

• Implemented and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance team efficiency and project delivery, utilizing metrics such as velocity, burn-down chart, and cycle time to guide continuous improvement and ensure alignment with project timelines and goals.• Employed the use of workshops/ seminars to spread knowledge of Agile theory, and methodology – including user story development, prioritization, sprint planning, estimating/sizing, product management, planning, forecasting, conflict resolution, leverage models, capacity and capability building, and facilitation.• Supported Product Owner with documentation of User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, and Definition of Done (DoD). Reviewed and refined the product backlog with the Product Owner, ensuring the product backlog is healthy and that user stories meet the INVEST and DEEP criteria. • Exemplified outstanding organizational skills in an Agile context, systematically identifying and tracking dependencies, ensuring prompt resolution of outstanding items, and structuring impactful Agile ceremonies and discussions.• Organized and implemented agile practices and values which increased productivity and overall team satisfaction by an average of 10%• Participated in the maturity assessment of projects and teams, then introduced recommendations that were approved by 4 members (out of 5) senior management team • Utilized Agile scrum practices to help the team increase their velocity within the first 6 months of adoption by 30%• Facilitated scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives ensuring well-time-boxed and productive meetings

• In the first three months, implemented agile best practices for my software team after discovering anti-patterns in the team’s way of working• Spearheaded agile readiness and maturity assessment in the organization to determine the current state of agility and recommended complete agile frameworks that saved the organization 20% of the expenditure.• Collaborated with developers and product management team to access project outcomes and prioritize future application features. • Protected development team from outside distractions, impediments, and team conflict, and maintained focus on product backlog in order to deliver continuous value within budget and project timeline • Facilitated all scrum ceremonies for better product delivery, impediment removal, and value delivery for the stakeholders and customers. • Participated and facilitated scrum of scrums for collaboration and inter-dependency tracking

• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define and articulate business needs and requirements, specifically for process enhancements, workflow optimizations, and technology changes.• Capture, document, and oversee business requirements, encompassing idea conceptualization and scoping, alignment with business strategy and objectives, elicitation of business needs, and meticulous maintenance of traceability throughout the project lifecycle.• Maintain all project and portfolio documentation using Jira, MS Teams, and SharePoint, and ensuring all documentation and project artifacts were kept current, complete, and saved in a standardized folder location• Tracked all deliverables between stakeholders & development teams and ensure timelines &milestones are met in all project phases• Served as a key liaison between design specialists, developers, and stakeholders, fostering effective communication, ensuring alignment with diverse requirements, closely monitoring deliverables, and overseeing the successful completion of projects.• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, utilizing a systematic approach to identify and track dependencies, ensure timely resolution of outstanding items, and structure effective meetings and discussions.