Folakemi Collins
Stafford,TX
Summary
A dedicated Scrum Master (CSM) with 5 years’ experience in various IT industries. Have experience working with cross functional technical and non-technical teams. Prioritize using analytical skills, education, knowledge, and abilities as tools for success in business analysis forecasting. Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills. Demonstrative Scrum Master with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
EXCELLINELOGIST
Houston, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Worked with cross-functional to identify cross-team dependencies and manage inter-team tasks and facilitated scrum team in cross locations.
- Taught Scrum, functional testing, performance testing, test case & product backlog management, enhancing team efficiency by 63%.
- Iteration Planning Sessions: Prioritized highest-value product deliverables
- Led as servant leader and shield scrum team from external interference and distraction to keep it in group flow.
- Assessed each scrum team members responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
- Track Cross team dependencies and work with external teams which are non-agile
- Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ESO
Austin, TX
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Introduced and trained 50 (5 scrum teams) to adapt scrum methodology and JIRA across entire IT portfolio
- Responsible for maintaining product backlog and creating actionable user stories for development Scrum team to execute
- Managed and supervised cross-functional project team and contractors/vendors using Agile/Scum.
- Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track
- Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges
- Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement
Student Data Analyst
North America University
Houston, TX
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Lead 5 teams to work on research project on security analysis of modern banking systems
- Bank and payment system security was analyzed to demonstrate feasibility of predictions and to prove that many two-factor authentication schemes can be bypassed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Education
Masters - computer science (Data Analytics
North American University
Stafford, TX05.2022
Certification & Licensing Certified Scrum Master, Texas Life & Health Life & Health Insurance License -
Scrum Alliance
Westminster, CA02.2022
Bachelors - culinary management
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX12.2019
Skills
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Microsoft excels, Analytical skills, Jira, and SQL
- Agile Methodology Experience in Software Product development life cycle
- Design, develop, and modify product specification
- Adaptable and flexible to learning new technologies, Data decision making and breaking down problems
- Change Management Process
- Atlassian JIRA
- Computer Programming
- Network Security Software
- Team Engagement
- Sprint Planning
- Project Team Coordination
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster
Texas life and health insurance license
Timeline
Scrum Master
EXCELLINELOGIST
02.2018 - Current
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ESO
05.2016 - 01.2018
Student Data Analyst
North America University
03.2015 - 02.2016
Masters - computer science (Data Analytics
North American University
Certification & Licensing Certified Scrum Master, Texas Life & Health Life & Health Insurance License -
Scrum Alliance
Bachelors - culinary management
The Art Institute of Houston
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