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HASSAN KANU

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Team-driven Scrum Master knowledgeable in task prioritization, risk management and workflow optimization. Committed Agile expert with over [6+] years of expertise in public speaking, presenting information clearly and developing high performing teams. Collaborative individual remains poised in all types of situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

Susu Money Turn
Philadelphia, PA
02.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress, impediments and plan for the day's tasks.
  • Organized sprint planning sessions to ensure team members understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Assisted product owners in developing user stories and acceptance criteria for upcoming sprints.
  • Tracked project progress against goals using agile methodologies such as burndown charts, velocity tracking and task boards.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to prioritize backlog items and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Provided guidance on Agile Scrum principles, best practices and processes to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • Advised teams on how to improve their efficiency through better utilization of Agile Scrum tools and techniques.
  • Identified potential risks and issues early on in the process so that mitigation strategies can be developed quickly.
  • Developed retrospectives after each sprint or milestone to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
  • Monitored sprint performance metrics including velocity, defect rates, cycle times, to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures to ensure they are optimized for maximum efficiency.

Project Manager

Daily Living Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Nurse

ACT Home Health Services
Philadelphia, PA
05.2010 - 04.2016
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Taught classes on topics such as nutrition, wound care, pain management, medication administration.

Project Coordinator

Bombastic Industries Group
Woodbridge, PA
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
  • Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

DeVry University New Brunswick
Newark, NJ
06-2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Strayer University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2009

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Risk Identification
  • Customer Interaction
  • Presentation Skills
  • Scrum Framework
  • Agile Methodology
  • PMI-Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Agile Coaching
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Detail Oriented
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Writing Feature/Users stories
  • Backlog Grooming

Certification

  • CMS {Scrum Master}
  • PMI-PMI {Candidate}
  • Data Analysis
  • Nursing

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Jira
  • Tableau
  • SaaS
  • Microsoft suites/Office{Excel,Word,power,Project,Access}
  • Slack
  • SharePoint

Timeline

Scrum Master

Susu Money Turn
02.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Daily Living Center
06.2016 - 01.2019

Nurse

ACT Home Health Services
05.2010 - 04.2016

Project Coordinator

Bombastic Industries Group
06.2008 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Science -

DeVry University New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Strayer University
HASSAN KANU