Avanade Client | Atlanta, GA | Sept 2018 – Aug 2024
As a Certified Scrum Master at Avanade, I led multiple Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions for clients in finance, healthcare, and retail. My role involved facilitating Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring effective team collaboration and continuous improvement.
I coached team members on Agile principles and practices, resulting in a 25% increase in team velocity. This demonstrated the effectiveness of my guidance and the team’s commitment to Agile methodologies. I worked closely with Product Owners to prioritize and refine product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering maximum value to clients.
In addition to coaching and facilitation, I implemented process improvements that reduced sprint cycle time by 15%. These improvements allowed the team to deliver features more quickly and respond to changing requirements with greater agility. Ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements and expectations among all team members reduced misunderstandings and rework.
My role required strong leadership and the ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment. I led by example, promoting self-management and team ownership, which empowered team members to take initiative and contribute to the project’s success. I also played a crucial role in conflict resolution, addressing any issues that arose within the team and ensuring a harmonious working environment.
Communication was a key aspect of my role, and I excelled in articulating ideas clearly and ensuring a shared understanding among team members and stakeholders. This skill was particularly important when collaborating with Product Owners and other stakeholders to align project outcomes with business objectives. My proactive approach to risk management helped identify potential issues early and mitigate them before they could impact the project’s success.
Throughout my tenure at Avanade, I was passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. I encouraged team members to seek out new knowledge and skills, contributing to the team’s overall growth and adaptability. My commitment to Agile principles consistently resulted in enhanced team productivity and customer satisfaction.
In summary, my experience at Avanade as a Certified Scrum Master involved leading Agile teams to deliver successful software solutions, coaching team members to improve their performance, implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, and fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. My strong communication skills, proactive risk management, and dedication to Agile principles were key factors in achieving project goals and delivering value to clients.
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Book Writing
Book Cover
Life Coaching
Motivational Speaking
Narration
Public Speaking
Voice-Over
Atlassian Confluence
Azure DevOps
Jira
Trello
Technical Documentation
ITIL
DevOps
Change Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Leadership Skills
Team Facilitation
Team Management
Agile Project Management
Project Timelines
Problem Solving
