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Kanza Mateen

Canton,48188

Summary

An experienced Scrum Master with 5 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products. Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and implement Scrum framework to improve team collaboration, productivity and deliver projects on-time and within budget. Efficient in identifying and removing obstacles that impede team progress and coach team members to improve their skills in Agile methodologies. Strong communicator and problem-solver with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

AlphaNB
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 11.2023
  • Managed IT programs and project deliveries
  • Developed new information radiators, dashboards, metrics, kanban boards, workflows
  • Spearheaded 30+ Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Retrospectives, Story Refinement, and Release Planning
  • Worked with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to establish and maintain SAFe practices and standards across the organization
  • Exhibit Lean-Agile leadership and helping team members embrace Agile values, adopting and applying Agile Principles, and implementing Agile practices
  • Provide backlog tracking, monitor burn-down charts and product metrics, look over the workflow related to tasks associated with each user story and forecast velocity.

Agile Coach

Blue Talent Techs
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Improved team performance by introducing new Agile methodologies, such as Kanban and Scrumban, resulting in a 25% increase in sprint velocity and a 30% improvement in overall team efficiency
  • Improved stakeholder engagement by producing progress reports and regularly communicating project status to executives, resulting in a 10% increase in stakeholder confidence and satisfaction
  • Improved team morale by implementing regular team building activities and encouraging team collaboration, resulting in a 25% increase in employee engagement and a 15% improvement in employee retention.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science -

Eastern Michigan University

Skills

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum Ceremonies
  • User Story Creation & Prioritization
  • Backlog Management
  • Sprint Planning
  • Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Progress Reporting
  • Team Building & Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Process Improvement
  • Kanban

References

  • Hassan Pasha, AlphaNB, letsbegin@alphanb.com, 1312-721-7019
  • Bakhtiyar Baig, Ford Motor Company, 1734-674-5828
  • Fahad Parveen, Blue Talent techs, 1773-709-8351

Certification

  • CSM
  • Az-900

Timeline

Scrum Master

AlphaNB
09.2019 - 11.2023

Agile Coach

Blue Talent Techs
01.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science -

Eastern Michigan University

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