Hi, I’m
Emmanuel Sarpong
Budd Lake,NJ
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Scrum Master with six years of expertise in agile methodologies and project management. Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within budget and timeline. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ncino
Scrum Master
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Guided and coached an Agile development team of 7 members to implement Scrum principles and practices effectively.
- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to promote team collaboration and accountability.
- Promoted agile best practices and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in a 20% increase in team velocity.
- Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Elixir Pharmaceuticals
Scrum Master
02.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Led a team of 10 developers through the adoption of Agile methodologies, resulting in a significant reduction in project delivery time by 30%.
- Implemented and maintained Jira as the primary project management tool, enhancing transparency and traceability of work items.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver complex software projects, ensuring the completion of milestones on time and within budget.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to educate team members on Scrum processes and foster a collaborative environment.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
CVS Pharmacy
Scrum Master
07.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Coached two Scrum teams to embrace agile principles and self-organization, leading to a 15% increase in productivity.
- Championed Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles, to optimize project workflows and enhance team collaboration.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging the team to experiment with new techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Researched current trends to stay knowledgeable in Scrum methods.
PSEG
Scrum Master
02.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Spearheaded the successful transition from Waterfall to Scrum, improving team productivity and responsiveness to customer feedback.
- Conducted regular retrospective meetings, leading to the identification and elimination of process bottlenecks, resulting in a 25% improvement in team efficiency.
- Acted as a servant leader, removing impediments, and ensuring the team's well-being and growth.
Avidd Community Services
Job Coach
04.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
Education
County College of MorrisRandolph Township, NJ
Associate of Science from Information Technology
06.2024
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And TechnologyKumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
06.2017
Skills
- Software Process Management
- Public Speaking
- Scrum Processes
- Material Resource Management
- Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
- Project management
- Team facilitation and coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Jira and other project management tools
- Stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Time and budget management
- Communication and presentation skills
- Waterfall Methodology
- Network Security Software
Certification
- Certified SAFe Scrum Master, Scaled Agile Frame - to October 2023.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Scrum Master
Ncino
06.2022 - Current
Scrum Master
Elixir Pharmaceuticals
02.2021 - 09.2022
Scrum Master
CVS Pharmacy
07.2020 - 06.2021
Scrum Master
PSEG
02.2018 - 07.2020
Job Coach
Avidd Community Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
County College of Morris
Associate of Science from Information Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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