Durell Nchami
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Former NFL player and two-time elected college team captain who brings elite discipline, accountability and leadership to business. Certified Scrum Master with a software engineering background, skilled at organizing teams, setting priorities and turning plans into results. Building toward business ownership with a focus on execution, people and long-term growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Football Player
National Football League
11.2023 - 08.2026
- Competed at the highest level of professional football with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
- Established standards for teamwork, accountability, and commitment as a leader on and off the field.
- Coordinated intense schedule of training, film study, travel, and competition at elite level.
- Rehabilitated to peak performance after injury, demonstrating resilience and sustained focus.
- Represented Denver Broncos during tenure from November 2023 to November 2024
- Represented Indianapolis Colts during tenure from November 2024 to August 2026
Junior Software Engineer
ASRC Federal
Durham, NC
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed Java features for secure government systems, enhancing functionality and performance. for secure government systems under ASRC Federal projects.
- Developed and maintained software for federal technology contractor, contributing to successful planning and delivery of technology products.
- Supported ASRC Federal software teams with federal application development tasks.
- Resolved technical issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Tested code changes using Jira, Git, and Agile sprint workflows.
Team Captain
University of Maryland Football
College Park, MD
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led team as captain for 2020 and 2021 seasons, fostering collaboration and unity.
- Led team huddles during practices to enhance communication among players and coaches. with coaches and player leadership.
- Led University of Maryland Football sideline communication during practices and games.
- Reviewed playbooks and relayed defensive and offensive adjustments.
- Successfully managed recovery from three surgeries while pursuing a full-time STEM degree.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Information Science
University of Maryland
College ParkSkills
- Team motivation
- Game strategy
- Film study
- Playbook review
- Route running
- Athletic performance
- Performance analysis
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Title: Former NFL Player | Team Captain | Certified Agile Leader
Certification
- Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) — Scaled Agile
- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Scrum.org
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Professional Football Player
National Football League
11.2023 - 08.2026
Junior Software Engineer
ASRC Federal
07.2023 - 04.2025
Team Captain
University of Maryland Football
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Information Science
University of Maryland