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ROD TALLEY

ROD TALLEY

IT Analyst | Hybrid Scrum Master
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Instrumental IT Analyst with CSM (certification) bringing 5 plus years of experience achieving ambitious goals in the challenging IT environment while also providing my team with a unique skill set of being a hybrid/technical Scrum Master. Organized and dependable candidate who has been successful at managing multiple responsibilities, both technical and scrum related, while also motivating and helping my team meet demanding timelines.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Analyst | Hybrid Scrum Master

Duke Energy
06.2019 - Current
  • Resolve malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Investigate and address system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
  • Collaborate closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
  • Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet requirements.
  • Took on the role of an “hybrid” or “technical” scrum master for our support team.
  • Manages & organizes my team’s JIRA board.
  • Lead weekly touch point calls with both internal team members (20+ people) and leadership including leads, managers, directors.
  • Obtained Scrum Master certification in 2018 & is still active today.

IT Associate

Duke Energy
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • 3 year rotational program, that allowed new hires, usually recent graduates, to work on different teams of their choosing within the information technology realm of Duke Energy.
  • My first rotation dealt heavily with digital transformation and the up and coming movement of technical automation, working primarily with the Kofax Kapow software.
  • My second rotation is my current job so please refer to the above description for any details on that.

Software Project Intern

Team IA
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Had a key role in creating a new document imaging system on more advanced web platform than the company’s previous one
  • Created and executed hundreds of tests and various scenarios to ensure that the software for the imaging system worked properly
  • Handled many help desk tickets where I had to distinguish and resolve issues while also providing support which consisted of analyzing, troubleshooting and user support
  • Spent occasional time within the hardware department of company, assisted in the up keeping of Canon printers and scanners
  • Went offsite to customers’ businesses to provide technical support for scanners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Skills

  • Windows, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, VMware, HTML, People Skills, Problem
  • Customer Interaction
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Scrum Processes
  • Meeting Participation
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Planning Meetings
  • Communication Planning
  • Sprint Planning
  • Risk Identification
  • Backlog Management
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Writing Stories
  • Team Meetings

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) since 2018 - passed exam with 94/100 percent.

Additional Information

  • LinkedIn - linkedIn.com/in/rodtalley
  • AWARDS - Dean's List (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016); 2015 & 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll; Six Sigma White Belt; Athletic Scholarship Recipient (2014-2017).

Timeline

IT Analyst | Hybrid Scrum Master

Duke Energy
06.2019 - Current

IT Associate

Duke Energy
06.2017 - 06.2019

Software Project Intern

Team IA
05.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ROD TALLEYIT Analyst | Hybrid Scrum Master