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Chidi Okoli

Haslet,Texas

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven Scrum Master with experience in communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management, and risk oversight skills. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise and passion for Agile methodologies in a dynamic organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

Med-Source Health Services
01.2016 - Current
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring that the team adhered to Agile principles and remained focused on delivering value
  • Coached and guided the development team on Agile best practices, fostering self-organization, and ensuring continuous improvement
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog, translating requirements into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Acted as a shield to protect the team from external interruptions and distractions, allowing them to maintain focus during the Sprint
  • Promoted a culture of open communication and transparency, facilitating effective communication within the team and with stakeholders
  • Tracked and reported team progress and Sprint metrics to management and stakeholders, providing clear insights into project status and potential risks
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
  • Conducted regular team retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implemented strategies to enhance team performance and collaboration
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts and impediments, ensuring the team's continuous progress and helping them achieve their Sprint goals.
  • Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.

Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Manager

EN-Sprinfield Product Services
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Engaged in Daily Stand-ups, sharing progress, discussing challenges, and identifying potential roadblocks to maintain project momentum and fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.

Education Program Coordinator

English Language Direct
02.2008 - 01.2010
  • Supported the program director by organizing and planning schedules between the English Instructors and Students utilizing excel for data entry and reporting.
  • Maintained and updated the daily attendance roster in excel to keep track of the agency’s growth and development by inputting daily reports from instructors.
  • Maintained and established a growing professional relationship with the clients that provided students to the agency.
  • Enhanced program effectiveness by designing and implementing comprehensive education plans tailored to individual student needs.
  • Boosted student engagement with diverse instructional techniques and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency, allowing more time for curriculum development and student support.

Public Funds Administrative Support

Venturi Partners Agency
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Calculated daily deposits from various Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) to input into excel spreadsheet for proof processing by the bank in order to post funds to their various accounts for Compass Bank.
  • Prepared Depository Pledge Agreements that outlines contracts between participating parties including Compass bank, Bookkeepers, and MUD Board of Directors.
  • Reviewed all Summary Pledge Reports for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta in order to ensure smooth operations during the merge between Compass Bank and Texas State Bank.
  • Correspond directly with Bank executives in reference to Secured Deposits for various MUD districts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
12.2006

Skills

  • Scrum Methodology
  • Customer Service
  • Project Tracking
  • MS Office
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Sprint Planning
  • Risk Identification
  • Customer Interaction
  • Project Management
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Presentation Skills
  • Meeting Participation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Agile Coaching
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Organizational Skills
  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
  • Effective Communication
  • Retrospective Analysis
  • Scrum Framework Expertise
  • Project Team Coordination
  • Project Management Software
  • JIRA

Certification

Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance

August 2022

Timeline

Scrum Master

Med-Source Health Services
01.2016 - Current

Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Manager

EN-Sprinfield Product Services
01.2010 - 12.2015

Education Program Coordinator

English Language Direct
02.2008 - 01.2010

Public Funds Administrative Support

Venturi Partners Agency
01.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston - Downtown

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