Mariana Njong Bih
Lynn,MA
Summary
Results-oriented Scrum Master and Agile coach with over five years of successful delivery in complex environments. Proven track record of implementing Agile/Scrum principles, leading high-performing teams, and contributing to successful product launches. Highly adaptable to dynamic environments, adept at coaching and developing self-managing teams. A Scrum Master with asset Management skills, and expertise in Agile, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies with extensive knowledge of software development life cycles. Can work independently and apply industry leading delivery effectiveness skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables. A highly motivated team player with a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Lynn Community Health Center LCHC
07.2020 - Current
- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, reviews, estimations, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos, burndown tracking, and other Scrum-related meetings
- Ensured user stories were appropriately sized and maintained estimation guidelines
- Coached the development team and stakeholders on Agile/Scrum practices
- Proactively addressed project issues, removed impediments, and ensured efficient team collaboration
- Coaching product owners in creating and maintaining the product backlog
- Protecting the team from outside distraction and removing team impediments daily to allow the team to maximize productivity and deliver the sprint goals and deliverables in a timely manner
- Implemented the ROAM approach for identifying and managing program risks
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Scrum Master
Digital Credit Union, DCU
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Coached teams on Agile principles, fostering continuous improvement
- Led multiple Agile/Scrum teams in achieving goals and adhering to Agile principles
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure integration
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and meetings within the SAFe framework
- Managed work according to Client Solution Delivery Process and complied with internal controls
- Removing and escalating impediments to ensure the team’s progress towards sprint goals, embrace an engineering mindset, and align technical solutions with business objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Scrum Master
Spring Valley Construction
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Coached teams transitioning from waterfall to agile
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings
- Collaborated with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to resolve impediments
- Established a trusted and collaborative team environment
- Facilitating open communication among team members and stakeholders
- Promoting positive team dynamics to ensure members collaborate and work effectively
- Practicing and encouraging Agile mindset and behaviors; coaching, inspiring and mentoring teams on Agile principles, values, and practices while role modeling the client's leadership behaviors
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Masters in Peace Conflict & International Relations -
Pan African Institute for Development
01.2021
Bachelor’s in Educational Administration -
University of Buea
01.1997
Skills
- Agile Principles & Practices
- Servant Leadership
- Sprint Event Facilitation
- Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Impediment Removal
- Empiricism/Lean Thinking
- Coaching, Mentoring, and Training
- Stakeholder Communication
- Agile/Scrum Leadership
- Risk Management
- Team Building
- Conflict Solving
- Product Backlog Management
- Metrics and Progress Reports
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Compliance and Process Control
- Agile Best Practices
- Scrum Processes
- Project Management
- Risk Identification
- Agility Improvements
- Team Meetings
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- External Communications
- Sprint Planning
- Atlassian JIRA
- Manage Schedules
- Stakeholder Negotiations
- Meeting Participation
- Software Process Management
Certification
Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
References
References available upon request.
Core Competences
- Scrum
- SAFe
- Kanban
- Agile Roadmap
- Risk Management (ROAM)
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Miro
- Azure DevOps (DOD)
Affiliations
- Project Management; successfully led projects from initiation to completion.
- Communication; Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly in both written and verbal communication.
- Technical Proficiency; Proficient in software/tools, ensuring efficient workflow
- Analytical Thinking; Developed strategic solutions for specific challenges, showcasing problem-solving skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Scrum Master
Lynn Community Health Center LCHC
07.2020 - Current
Scrum Master
Digital Credit Union, DCU
01.2019 - 06.2020
Scrum Master
Spring Valley Construction
02.2018 - 12.2018
Masters in Peace Conflict & International Relations -
Pan African Institute for Development
Bachelor’s in Educational Administration -
University of Buea
Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
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