Adekoye Sanni
San Antonio, TX - US,TX
Summary
To secure a challenging role as a Lead Scrum Master / RTE, utilizing my 10 years of experience in managing and developing scaled Agile portfolios, optimizing team velocity, and ensuring successful product delivery while adhering to corporate standards. Summary: An accomplished Lead Scrum Master / RTE with 10 years of experience in managing and developing scaled Agile portfolios of the highest complexity. Proficient in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and project management, I have a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. With exceptional communication and leadership skills, I am adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders, coaching and mentoring teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Scrum Master/ Release Train Engineer (RTE)
USAA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and developed scaled Agile portfolios of the highest complexity
- Guided teams to follow Agile and Scrum practices to promote prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint
- Optimized scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities to achieve higher levels of team performance
- Oversaw systemic impediments to team agility and guided teams on methods to escalate.
- Delivered capabilities using Agile practices while following Software Development Lifecycle, business process mapping, and various release processes to ensure all risk, security, and development requirements were met.
- Partnered with discipline managers to convey their concerns to Scrum teams about governance policies and adherence to corporate standards
- Collaborated with product owners and program or project managers to communicate delivery of work product from teams and escalate key risks and issues impeding Scrum team effectiveness.
- Collaborated and consulted with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
- Interacted with internal customers.
- Trained other Scrum Masters and served as mentor to less experienced staff.
Senior Scrum Master/RTE
USAA
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Facilitated Scrum events and ensured the team followed the process and adhered to Agile principles.
- Coached and mentored team members to improve collaboration, communication, and productivity.
- Worked with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize product backlog and define user stories.
- Coordinated multiple Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
- Conducted Agile assessments and provided recommendations for improvements.
- Managed risks and issues and communicated project progress to stakeholders and management.
Senior Scrum Master
Salvation Center San Antonio Inc
06.2013 - Current
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Led sprint reviews, daily scrums, and planning meetings to realize full team engagement.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided the necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Agile Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PA02.2020
Master of Science - Veterinary Physiology
University of Ibadan
Nigeria01.1999
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of Ibadan
Nigeria08.1990
Skills
- Scrum Processes
- Backlog Management
Skills:
- Development Team Trainings
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- SAFe 6.0 SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
- SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- SAFe 6.0 Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
- SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe 6.0 Agilist (SA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM)
Timeline
Lead Scrum Master/ Release Train Engineer (RTE)
USAA
08.2022 - Current
Senior Scrum Master/RTE
USAA
11.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Scrum Master
Salvation Center San Antonio Inc
06.2013 - Current
No Degree - Certificate in Agile Management
Villanova University
Master of Science - Veterinary Physiology
University of Ibadan
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of Ibadan
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