Colten Collier
Bradenton
Summary
Certified Scrum Master and Agile Coach with 12+ years of experience driving agile adoption, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering enterprise technology solutions. Proven expertise in scrum, safe, and kanban frameworks with a track record of delivering multimillion-dollar projects on time and within scope. Skilled in agile coaching, backlog management, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement.
Seasoned Senior Scrum Master with diverse experience in managing complex software development projects. Strengths include delivering high-quality products within scope, facilitating clear communication among team members, and utilizing Agile methodologies for effective project management. Previous work has resulted in enhanced team productivity, improved stakeholder satisfaction and significant reductions in project overruns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scrum Master
FirstEnergy
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Spearheaded delivery of high-impact initiatives including customer web platforms, claims automation, and audit systems across multiple agile teams.
- Forged strategic partnerships with IT leadership to synchronize technology roadmaps with enterprise goals.
- Championed data-driven testing enhancements, accelerating cycle times and elevating product quality across releases.
Senior Scrum Master
PSCU
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Orchestrated the company’s flagship $15M disputes and fraud application initiative, driving cross-functional alignment and timely execution.
- Led globally distributed teams—including offshore and vendor partners—leveraging Scrum and Kanban to optimize delivery.
- Delivered scalable solutions within scope and budget, significantly enhancing system performance and user experience.
Senior Scrum Master
Franklin Templeton
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Directed agile delivery of customer portals, mobile applications, and compliance-driven upgrades in a highly regulated environment.
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters and championed agile scaling across departments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Achieved measurable gains in team velocity (+20%) and defect reduction (-15%) through targeted coaching and process refinement.
Agile Coach
Arag Legal Insurance
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Led enterprise-wide agile transformation across finance, HR, and tax departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration and iterative delivery.
- Established and facilitated Scrum of Scrums, enhancing coordination across teams and accelerating milestone achievement.
- Cultivated a culture of agility and accountability through targeted coaching, agile workshops, and leadership alignment.
Senior Scrum Master
Farmers Mutual Hail
01.2017 - 12.2018
Scrum Master
Farm Bureau Financial
01.2015 - 12.2017
Scrum Master
Athene
01.2014 - 12.2015
Scrum Master
Marsh & Mclennan
01.2012 - 12.2014
Education
A.A.S. -
Des Moines Community College
Des MoinesBusiness Administration -
University of Montana
MontanaSkills
- Agile Coaching
- Scrum
- Safe
- Kanban
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure Devops
- Rally
- PI Planning
- Agile Metrics
- Servant Leadership
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Agile methodologies
- Scrum framework
- Backlog management
- Release planning
- Change management
- Process optimization
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team mentoring
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Product backlog management
- Sprint planning
- Servant leadership
- Agile coaching
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP-SM), SAFe Agilist (SAFE), HCSP
Timeline
Senior Scrum Master
FirstEnergy
03.2022 - 09.2025
Senior Scrum Master
PSCU
05.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Scrum Master
Franklin Templeton
09.2019 - 05.2020
Agile Coach
Arag Legal Insurance
10.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Scrum Master
Farmers Mutual Hail
01.2017 - 12.2018
Scrum Master
Farm Bureau Financial
01.2015 - 12.2017
Scrum Master
Athene
01.2014 - 12.2015
Scrum Master
Marsh & Mclennan
01.2012 - 12.2014
A.A.S. -
Des Moines Community College
Business Administration -
University of Montana