DEB SHAPIRO
Revere,MA
Summary
SAFe Certified Advanced Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, record of customizing processes to align to organizations complex requirements to ensure PI, sprint goals and releases Solve the challenge of building scalable and repeatable processes by guiding cross-functional project teams Effective Agile Coach and Servant Leader, created Agile Playbook and applicable presentations
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Agile Coach
Peapod Digital Labs
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated initiation of Scaled Framework for 4 teams
- Trained teams on Lean and SAFe principles in preparation for transition
- Introduced PI Planning in “big room” concept with a fully remote team
- Kicked-off initial PI for team with the intent of turning teams over to internal Scrum Master
- Favor Technology Consulting, Scrum Master, Agile Coach Remote
DAS CONSULTING
Boston , MA
06.2013 - Current
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Established Agile Best Practices to six FEMA teams
- Government Contractor with DHS Clearance
- Set up Jira to align with SDLC/SELC process within SAFe framework
- Intact Insurance, Scrum Master | Agile Coach Remote
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Drove Agile Assessment and Rollout for 30 Scrum teams
- Participated in leadership meetings to determine strategy for Agile 2.0 Rollout following Assessment
- Spun up two Scrum Teams
- Tracked Sprint metrics for teams, the first time in their 5-year history
Agile Delivery Lead
Capital One
Cambridge , MA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Scrum Master
- Ensured teams maintain focus on quality and continuous delivery
- Managed and led cross-functional development teams for Risk – Audit
- Responsible for development and management of product and sprint backlog, coach the scrum teams to identify risks, dependencies and how to mitigate risks to meet sprint commitments
- Stood up ART (Agile Release Train) for Audit
- Managed metrics delivered to leadership including risks, dependencies, and week over week performance
- Proactively identifies impediments, risks, and dependencies and appropriately resolves using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Scrum
Boston , MA
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed Agile Ceremonies for PBM (Benefitfocus) Project
- Managed IT Team 20+ migrations from Version One to JIRA
App
CVS, Scrum
Boston , MA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Improvement Project - Created Scrum and Agile process for UX teams which are now being scaled to entire UX department, stressing making this process collaborative, fun while producing successful sprint end deployments
- Set sprint goals and ensure they are met through team collaboration – met 100% of goals
- Manage stakeholder expectations, employee workflow to ensure projects are launched on-time and within budget for non-co-located teams up to 70 people
- Monitor and report on project progress to all stakeholders
Scrum Master | Agile Project Manager
Hasbro
Pawtucket , RI
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Accelerated the launch of the CaaS (Cart as a Service) site by leading Scrum ceremonial meetings including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, planning meetings, and retrospectives
- Site gained traction, launched on time, within budget
- Cross-functional partner to Tata Consulting for e-commerce sites Hasbro.com, Mylittlepony.com, transformers.com, to migrate sales from a third-party reseller to an in-house SAP and Oracle solution
- Worked with team to create and implement repeatable agile processes for UI, UX and development teams
Scrum Master | Senior Agile Project Manager
Fiat Chrysler
Boston , MA
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Assembled and coordinated project staff; managed project resource allocation, including Tata Consulting
- UAT tested and ready for launch 30 days early and on-budget, $2 million
- Scrum Master for team during deployment of consumer site, ran daily stand up meetings, backlog grooming and planning meetings
- Participated in cross-functional retrospective meetings
Consultant
Syracuse University
Boston , MA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Introduced agile methodology to team
- Created two-week sprints for cross-functional teams, conducted retrospectives, and provided monthly analysis
- Worked with Product Owner and team to determine requirements and milestones for project
Scrum Master
New England Institute of Technology
Boston , MA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Generated and implemented SEO and PPC strategies for a $250K budget, which yielded increased online registration conversion from 10% to 21%
- Conducted Scrum ceremonial meetings including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, planning meetings, and retrospectives.
Release Project Manager
SEVONE
Boston , MA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- SevOne, Inc
- Is venture-funded digital infrastructure that is a comprehensive and scalable network and infrastructure management SaaS platform
- Led Release Team migration from Waterfall to Agile methodology
- Assured that teams' Agile ceremonies ran according to best practice standards
- Identified and documented risks factors; defined mitigation strategies
- Drove development of requirements using group meetings, document analysis, workshops, discussions, use cases, and other methods
- Assisted with Salesforce to Jira integration both technical and process planning
Project Manager
PTC
Needham , MA
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Orchestrated cross-functional team in project redesign, planning, and implementation of global events while ensuring on-time delivery
- Produced annual user conference with 2,000 attendees, 12 North American regional conferences, and nine international IT events
- Collaborated with sales and marketing initiatives across multiple platforms and formats to drive pipeline, engagement, and retention, which resulted in a10% increase in attendance
- Developed over 300 breakout session presenters throughout conference lifecycle from defining learning objectives through to evaluation resulting in a20% increase in attendee presentation
Trade Show Manager
HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS
, Washington
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Designed and implemented a program that allowed HWT to offer Continuing Education Credit during their trade show presentations
- Managed proposal process for 140 trade shows – 80% acceptance rate
- Increased HWT conference session attendance by 30% increase
- Drove a 25% increase in leads and a 20% increase in business production
- Managed 4 full-time employees, 70 part-time remote employees, and 30 consultants
- Designed and instituted training for 100 trade show and conference presenters
Event Manager
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Boston , MA
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Collaborated with Chiefs of the Departments of Psychiatry and Sports Medicine to plan all aspects of Continuing Medical Education (CME) meetings
- Supervised an events team on site selection, invitation processes, website design, registration, faculty, and on-site management of logistics
Manager of Meetings and Conferences
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Boston , MA
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Revitalized the National Financial Sales team strategizes to provide most effective methods to increase traffic at trade shows and close deals at high-end event-
- Executed bi-annual national sales events and all company meetings in addition to negotiating contracts and overseeing audiovisual, content, invitations, evaluations, and menus
Program Manager
HARVARD MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
Boston , MA
01.2000 - 08.2004
- Organized conferences for EMEA and Dubai and Pacific Rim clients
- Prepared all Continuing Medical Education and Continuing Education Credits in accordance with specified accreditation organization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American University
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certified - undefined
2021
SAFe Scrum Master Certified - undefined
2020
Certified Scrum Master -
Scrum Alliance
2018
Skills
- JIRA expert level, Confluence, EazyBI, Google, Microsoft proficient
- FOUNDER, 501c3 Animal Rescue Paws From Afar Animal Rescue
- Provide Organizations with Agile Assessments, Roll Out Plans, Implementation Plans
- Produce team metrics, what was committed v completed, velocity, burndown using EazyBI
Timeline
Agile Coach
Peapod Digital Labs
04.2022 - Current
11.2021 - 04.2022
08.2021 - 11.2021
Agile Delivery Lead
Capital One
10.2019 - 06.2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Scrum
12.2018 - 10.2019
App
CVS, Scrum
10.2017 - 12.2018
Scrum Master | Agile Project Manager
Hasbro
02.2017 - 10.2017
Scrum Master | Senior Agile Project Manager
Fiat Chrysler
09.2016 - 02.2017
Consultant
Syracuse University
08.2015 - 09.2016
Scrum Master
New England Institute of Technology
08.2015 - 09.2016
DAS CONSULTING
06.2013 - Current
Release Project Manager
SEVONE
06.2013 - 06.2015
Project Manager
PTC
08.2011 - 06.2013
Trade Show Manager
HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS
01.2008 - 08.2011
Event Manager
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2006 - 04.2008
Manager of Meetings and Conferences
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
04.2004 - 08.2006
Program Manager
HARVARD MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
01.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American University
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certified - undefined
SAFe Scrum Master Certified - undefined
Certified Scrum Master -
Scrum Alliance
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