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Treisy J.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs

🚀 Accelerate your software delivery by 60% with proven Agile leadership from Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, backed by deep technical expertise. I'm a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and CAPM who transitioned from over 10 years as a Senior Web Engineer to Agile leadership, bringing unique technical credibility that accelerates team performance and removes blockers faster. **WHAT I DO:** ✅ Agile Transformation & Change Management ✅ Sprint Planning, Daily Standups & Retrospectives ✅ Backlog Refinement & Release Management ✅ Cross-Functional Team Leadership (4-16 developers) ✅ JIRA/Confluence Setup & Workflow Optimization ✅ Product Owner Coaching & Stakeholder Management ✅ Scrum@Scale Implementation for Multiple Teams **PROVEN RESULTS:** - Reduced delivery time by 60% through process redesign - Cut PI Planning meetings from 8 to 3 hours (60% time savings) - Increased team velocity by 40% using Scrum@Scale - Decreased defects by 25% via continuous improvement initiatives - Shortened release cycles from 2 months to 30 minutes - Improved product delivery by 20% through effective backlog management - Enhanced team engagement by 50% creating psychologically safe environments **INDUSTRIES SERVED:** Technology • SaaS • Enterprise Software • FinTech • Marketing Agency **WHY MY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND MATTERS:** Unlike typical Scrum Masters, my 10+ years as a developer mean I: → Understand technical debt and architecture decisions → Can evaluate story complexity and estimate accurately → Remove technical blockers without endless escalations → Speak the engineering team's language, earning immediate trust → Bridge business requirements with technical feasibility **CERTIFICATIONS:** - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Inc. - Scrum@Scale Practitioner - Scrum Inc. - CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) - Agile Metrics for Success - Project Management Institute - MBA in Business Administration (in progress) **CAREER PROGRESSION:** → Scrum Master at Fortune 500 tech corporation (2022-2025) → Scrum Master & Development Lead at SaaS startup (2021-2022) → Scrum Master & Senior UI Engineer at SaaS startup(2019-2022) → 10+ years in technical roles: Developer, Architect, Technical Lead **TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:** Frontend: React, NextJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 Backend: Python, Django, Node.js, SAP/ABAP, PHP Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Git, 🌎 **100% BILINGUAL:** English (Professional) | Spanish (Native) **AVAILABLE FOR:** - Ongoing Scrum Master services - Agile transformation consulting - Sprint facilitation & team coaching (hourly or per-sprint) - JIRA/Confluence setup & process optimization Let's discuss how I can help your team achieve consistent Sprint goals and deliver business value faster. Send me a message to schedule a consultation call.

  • Jira
  • Scrum
  • Agile Project Management
  • Sprint Planning
  • Project Management
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Agile Software Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
Kevin M.

Curridabat, Costa Rica

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Passionate and results-driven Project Manager/Scrum Master with a decade of hands-on experience in leading successful projects within the dynamic domains of Finance and IT. As a servant leader, I prioritize team needs and project goals to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. What you will get working with me: - Prioritization of the needs of the team and project over my own personal interests or agendas. This can lead to improved team morale, open communication, and increased productivity. - Focus on developing the skills and knowledge of team members, which can result in a more skilled and versatile team. -Build stronger relationships with stakeholders and customers, leading to increased trust and loyalty. - Strong concentration in improving risk management and issue resolution of obstacles during the project. 🔰Platforms I work on: 🎯Monday.com 🎯Trello 🎯Notion 🎯Microsoft Project 🎯Clickup 🎯Jira 🎯 Trello I use different project frameworks to deliver projects including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban among others. The methodology to apply depends on every project's reality and the business necessities to tackle. Ready to elevate your project to new heights? Let's discuss how my skills and experience can bring success to your initiatives. Feel free to reach out for a consultation tailored to your unique business needs.

  • Jira
  • Microsoft Project
  • Agile Project Management
  • Negotiation Coaching
  • Decision Making
  • Scrum
  • Atlassian Confluence
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