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Oluyomi Afolabi

Lemon Grove,CA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with experience in agile methodology and scrum implementation. Proven track record of successfully leading multiple teams and programs to completion. Skilled at developing team strategies, providing guidance and mentorship, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Highly accomplished scrum professional with experience successfully leading software development projects. Adept at managing cross-functional teams to develop innovative products, ensuring quality, and staying on budget. Proven record of coordinating timely project completion and meeting customer requirements. Skilled in JIRA, Confluence, and other agile tools.

Highly motivated professional with experience in agile methodology and scrum implementation. Proven track record of successfully leading multiple teams and programs to completion. Skilled at developing team strategies, providing guidance and mentorship, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Highly accomplished scrum professional with experience successfully leading software development projects. Adept at managing cross-functional teams to develop innovative products, ensuring quality, and staying on budget. Proven record of coordinating timely project completion and meeting customer requirements. Skilled in JIRA, Confluence, and other agile tools. Accomplished leader skilled in managing large, complex IT projects. Strong aptitude for developing project plans and overseeing implementation, monitoring milestones and progress, and developing relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Adept in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadline and budget parameters. Detail-oriented professional with experience in data communications, data recovery, and disaster recovery. Frequently praised as diligent by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Experienced project manager with several years of experience in budgeting, scheduling, and team supervision. Proven record of leading complex projects to successful completion. Adept at developing and implementing strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Skilled in operating a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment for both indoor and outdoor projects. Experienced in carrying out general labor duties, including loading and unloading materials, demolition, and site preparation. Possesses a valid driver's license and a strong work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SNR SCRUM MASTER

Chase Bank
San Diego, California
01.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, and sprint reviews for a software development team
  • Worked closely with development teams to set realistic expectations about scope and timelines
  • Resolved blockers quickly by identifying root cause and proposing viable solutions
  • Collaborated with product owners to prioritize backlogs and ensure timely delivery of projects
  • Maintained a transparent environment for communication between stakeholders, developers, and the Product Owner
  • Led and mentored agile team via empowerment and support
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to ensure team collaboration and progress tracking
  • Established metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress and ensure transparency
  • Monitored team performance metrics such as velocity, cycle time, burn-down charts
  • Provided guidance on how to use Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence for effective project management
  • Coached teams on Agile and Scrum methodology best practices, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and user story creation
  • Created reports that highlighted key deliverables achieved during each sprint cycle
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing process flows by conducting regular retrospective sessions with the team
  • Trained and mentored new Scrum Masters in Agile processes and techniques
  • Led efforts to resolve conflicts among cross-functional teams while maintaining focus on achieving common goals
  • Coached teams on agile and lean principles and practices, increasing agile maturity and self-organization
  • Performed risk assessments to identify potential impediments that could affect project success or timeline completion
  • Resolved impediments preventing agile team from employing agile and lean processes
  • Organized stakeholder meetings to discuss project status updates, risks, issues, dependencies, timelines and resources
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Assessed and communicated risks and mitigated issues to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects
  • Reviewed code quality standards and ensured adherence throughout the development process
  • Utilized feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity and monitor progress against commitments
  • Conducted review meetings with end-users to gather and document business needs and translate into functional requirement documents
  • Created metrics to provide development teams and other stakeholders with feedback
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout all stages of software development life cycle
  • Prepared mockups and wireframes for development team to easily build implementation approach
  • Originated detailed project plans and estimates based on identified risks and options
  • Identified, reviewed, and select vendors and consultants to meet project needs
  • Monitored and tracked project milestones and deliverables
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
  • Assessed current and future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, and other methods
  • Initiated, reviewed, and approved modifications to project plans
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings related to information technology projects
  • Identified need for initial and supplemental project resources
  • Developed and managed work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects

FINANCE MANAGER

Mercedes-Benz fo Plano
Plano, Texas
03.2009 - 12.2013
  • Generated monthly financial reports and presented them to senior management
  • Managed a team of finance professionals responsible for accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations
  • Conducted regular reviews of accounts receivable and payable processes to identify areas for improvement
  • Coordinated with external vendors to ensure timely payments of invoices
  • Reviewed sales contracts and vendor and consultant contract agreements
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements and prepared accurate reports for internal stakeholders
  • Developed and implemented financial management strategies to optimize cash flow, reduce costs, and increase profits
  • Developed and monitored yearly budgets for multiple departments
  • Prepared detailed financial statements and presentations for board meetings
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with external finance partners
  • Applied knowledge of business and marketplace to advance organization's goals
  • Performed complex financial analyses such as variance analysis, sensitivity analysis, trend analysis
  • Interacted with finance controllers and company executives to support decision-making processes
  • Identified and analyzed various investments and substantiated rationale for projects through business case developments
  • Formulated pricing models based on market trends and competitive landscape
  • Generated periodic cost-benefit analyses to support decision making around capital investments
  • Provided guidance to departmental managers on best practices in financial management
  • Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings
  • Oversaw flow of cash and financial instruments
  • Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations and boards of directors
  • Examined, evaluated and process loan applications
  • Evaluated financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities and made recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions
  • Submitted delinquent accounts to attorneys and outside agencies for collection

SALES /FINANCE MANAGER

Poway Toyota
Poway, California
07.2005 - 02.2009
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders including marketing, operations and IT teams to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase sales revenue, reduce costs and maximize profits
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to finances
  • Analyzed financial data to develop reports on corporate performance metrics such as ROI, NPV, IRR
  • Developed and managed pricing strategies for new products and services, as well as existing ones
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management review
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable activities including invoice processing and collections
  • Identified areas for improvement within the organization's current accounting practices and procedures and developed solutions accordingly
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure favorable terms that meet both parties' interests
  • Provided effective leadership in managing a team of finance professionals in the achievement of organizational objectives
  • Established relationships with key customers, providing personalized service and support
  • Provided coaching and feedback to staff on an ongoing basis in order to improve job performance
  • Monitored competitor activity to stay ahead of the competition in terms of products, services, and pricing
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth
  • Applied different approaches to changing work demands and to meet sales challenges
  • Increased customer retention and renewal growth by revitalizing existing business in segment
  • Provided feedback gathered through field activity to executive leadership, helping inform future of strategy
  • Researched market trends to remain current with industry and competitor information
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
  • Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets
  • Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staffs
  • Regarded equipment needs and advised customers on types of equipment to purchase
  • Franchised dealers to stimulate interest in establishment and expansion of leasing programs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2005

Skills

  • Development Team Trainings
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Customer Requirements Analysis
  • Meeting Participation
  • Project Management
  • Software Process Management
  • Customer Interaction
  • Backlog Management
  • Web Development Technologies
  • Team Meetings
  • Writing Stories
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Quality Deliverables
  • Training Methodologies
  • Team Engagement
  • Agility Improvements
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Plan Projects
  • Sprint Planning
  • Presentation Skills
  • Release Planning

Certification

Professional Scrum Master Certification.(PSM)

Timeline

SNR SCRUM MASTER

Chase Bank
01.2014 - Current

FINANCE MANAGER

Mercedes-Benz fo Plano
03.2009 - 12.2013

SALES /FINANCE MANAGER

Poway Toyota
07.2005 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Phoenix

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