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MAFOR BENI NDI

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Scrum Lead with over 10 years of experience in managing and delivering high-stakes IT projects through Agile and Scrum methodologies. Demonstrates a proven ability to coordinate distributed teams, lead project meetings, and mentor Agile teams, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, ensuring project priorities align seamlessly with business objectives. Committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of agility within organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Scrum Lead/Senior Project Manager

SandE Consulting
Aubrey, TX
11.2023 - Current
  • Coached teams across industries in Agile methodologies, enhancing performance and product delivery.
  • Led [specific client]'s transformation from Waterfall to Scrum, increasing project velocity.
  • Trained team members and critical stakeholders in Agile methodology, Scrum, and SAFe framework.
  • Led Scrum ceremonies—Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives—to foster a productive team dynamic.
  • Coached team members on Agile principles and collaborated with the Product Owner on the product backlog.
  • Implemented metrics tracking to evaluate team performance and provided actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw multiple delivery teams, ensuring projects progressed from conceptualization through implementation to closure.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including roadmaps, release plans, and risk management strategies.
  • Act as a liaison between business units and third-party vendors to ensure project goals are met.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing project compliance procedures.
  • Evaluated, monitored and reported on work progression, while verifying compliance with man-hour budget.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.

Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach

Federal Reserve Bank
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Transformed teams by fostering an 'Inspect & Adapt' culture, and worked with leadership to create Agile strategies for large-scale changes.
  • Coached, mentored, changed, and scaled teams using the SAFe framework.
  • Mentored Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams in best practices and scaling techniques.
  • Mitigated challenges to prevent blockers, managed workload, and maintained communication with managers and Scrum teams.
  • Coordinated dependencies with other Scrum Masters, and the Program Manager/RTE, for progress.
  • Led cross-functional agile teams, promoting exceptional collaboration and communication, while ensuring alignment with strategic digital transformation goals.
  • Facilitated agile events, and maintained product artifacts to ensure transparency and effective backlog prioritization in partnership with Product Ownership.
  • Identified and mitigated risks and impediments, elevating issues to senior leadership when necessary to maintain project timelines and objectives.
  • Cultivated and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders, agile team members, and technology partners to drive program success.
  • Supported the Technical Program Manager in all aspects of product delivery, including managing Azure DevOps best practices across teams.
  • Led the management and delivery of high-availability IT development projects, effectively using structured project management methodologies.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, and maintained comprehensive project documentation.
  • Interfaced with project stakeholders to align priorities with business expectations.

Senior Scrum Master /Junior Program Manager

TransUnion
Austin, TX
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Facilitated product and program-related Agile events, and maintained essential artifacts to ensure seamless Agile processes.
  • Collaborated closely with product ownership to deliver prioritized backlogs, aligned with business objectives.
  • Utilized team feedback and metrics for ongoing improvement, facilitated Scrum meetings, supported quality and delivery, and enhanced team dynamics while identifying upstream and downstream dependencies.
  • I coached the Product Owner and facilitated team practices.
  • Improved team performance, removed obstacles, and participated in product planning.
  • Specialized in Scrum and Kanban, implemented sprint improvements, and managed the sprint backlog.
  • Used key Scrum metrics (burndown, pie chart, burnup, and velocity) to help deliver committed work.
  • Maintained relevant metrics that guide the development team to more efficient processes in their work, and in satisfying their Product Owner and stakeholders.
  • Implemented advanced technologies and methodologies to improve product delivery efficiency and align with strategic business goals.
  • Cultivated productive working relationships with Agile team roles, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure execution alignment.
  • Promoted team collaboration and commitment to sprint objectives while prioritizing team needs.
  • Encouraged continuous improvement through lunch-and-learns, hackathons, cross-pairing, and team-building activities.
  • Supported project planning and execution while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives, and assist in monitoring project milestones and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Utilized Microsoft ADO for project tracking, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making to improve team effectiveness.
  • Reported accurate project status updates on enhancements and strategic initiatives.

Senior Scrum Master

Kaiser Permanente
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Coordinated weekly estimation meetings to provide high-level estimates (story points) for backlog items.
  • Planned breakout sessions, sprint planning, and PI retrospectives.
  • Advocated for Agile principles, promoting a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Developed and implemented an Agile project management plan, including ceremonies, and facilitated a product backlog with cost estimates and priorities.
  • Facilitated grooming meetings, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review sessions, ensuring the team understood the goals and scope to deliver high-quality products.
  • Facilitated Agile events, coaching the team on self-organization, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Assessed team capacity (velocity) using historical data, and created a Work Breakdown Structure with user stories and tasks.
  • Boosted team velocity through sprint capacity planning and prioritizing user stories with product owners.
  • Ensured timely task completion, resolved obstacles, communicated progress, and managed daily risks.
  • Mentored teams in Agile methodologies and best practices to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Scrum Master

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Participated in discovery sessions, interviews, prototyping, and document reviews with clients.
  • Shielded the team from distractions to enhance productivity and growth in daily QA activities.
  • Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and conflict resolution meetings.
  • Aimed to create a trusted team environment where members could raise concerns freely, focusing on problem resolution.
  • Improved internal and external communication to enhance transparency and information sharing.
  • Facilitated the team’s transition to Scrum methodology through the Enterprise Transition Committee, engaging stakeholders during the shift from waterfall to agile sprints.
  • Participated in defining the project vision and building consensus based on acceptance criteria.
  • Ensured the team focused on quality and continuous delivery, supported by a coach, and encouraged self-organization.
  • Partnered with senior leadership and technology partners to deliver prioritized innovation ideas aligned with organizational priorities, leveraging technology capabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies

University Name

Skills

  • Execution of Scrum
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Adaptability with change
  • Continuous Integration
  • Adapts to change
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Coaches colleagues to success
  • Resolves issues and removes impediments
  • Understands the technical product and processes
  • Coordinates with other teams and stakeholders
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adapts the Scrum framework for the team's needs
  • Scrum values, principles and practices
  • Facilitates Scrum team agreement and activities
  • Compliance Frameworks and Standards
  • Data Center Operations and Management
  • Infrastructure Planning and Optimization
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Building and Facilitation
  • Process Improvement

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Strong background in project management (planning, monitoring, and delivery)
  • Proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools (Rally, Planview, TFS)
  • Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe)

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • Certified SAFe (SAFe Principles, Role-Specific, Collaboration and Alignment, Strategic Planning)
  • SAFe Practitioner 6.0 (SPC-SAFe Fundamentals, Agile Team Roles, Collaboration and Communication, Implementation and Execution)
  • Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)

Timeline

Freelance Scrum Lead/Senior Project Manager

SandE Consulting
11.2023 - Current

Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach

Federal Reserve Bank
09.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Scrum Master /Junior Program Manager

TransUnion
03.2019 - 09.2022

Senior Scrum Master

Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - 02.2019

Scrum Master

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies

University Name

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