Ru Ali
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills. Demonstrative Scrum Master with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 12.2022
- In partnership with product owner and managers, mentors/coaches scrum teams on user story sizing and acceptance criteria definition, facilitates definition of minimal viable product, and leads continuous refinement and prioritization of product backlog.
- Attended PI planning workshops and facilitated system demo, inspect and adapt workshops for future Pls and Release Management meetings
- Worked on SAFe framework with other scrum teams, attend Scrum of Scrums to coordinate dependencies across various other scrum teams in Agile Release Train (ART), worked with Release Train Engineer, for Infrastructure Team requirements and to support integration testing.
- Organized and improved agile practices and values which increased productivity and overall team satisfaction.
- Utilized Agile Scrum practices to help team increase their velocity within first year of adoption.
- Ability to hold teams accountable for setting and achieving Service Level Agreement.
- Worked with Product Owner on by refining backlog to clarify requirement.
- Coached and mentored project team members on Agile Scrum methodology.
- Used JIRA to maintain product backlog and sprint backlog and to create and track user stories, sprint planning, tracking and managing iterations, and creating status reports.
- Adapted at building and strengthening relationships across teams in order to drive high levels of quality through cohesive, strategic and proper testing.
- Developed e2e test plans for all facets of software testing, including UAT, load testing, and regression testing.
- Worked closely & collaborate with Development Team on estimating efforts on user stories for future sprints to produce technical focus & remove impediment.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies to encourage area of improvement through iteration planning, daily scrum, sprint planning and team building retrospectives : GoRetro.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Project Manager
Rooms To Go
Atlanta, CA
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed changes to project scope, project schedule and projects costs.
- Excelled in guiding work of Development team by encouraging seamlessly line of communication with various teams.
- Monitored and resolved defects immediately to ensure functional requirements of project are meeting internal business .
- Created weekly status reports for Sr. Management .
- Provided administrative support to SR. PMs and Directors as needed.
- Developed presentations ,conduct meetings and record meeting notes.
- Managed changes to project scope, project schedule and projects costs.
Program Manager
Head Start Program
Clarkston, GA
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for program leaders of Head Start Program.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Provided program management in agile methods, practices and execution.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2020
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2010
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA01.2005
Skills
- Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions
- Jira Tool
- Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items
- Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes
- Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements
- Ensuring proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for scrum team
- Tracking project processes, deliverables, and releases
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Facilitate design discussions, drive and ensure technical decisions are made from understanding of impact on teams various interdependences
- Project Management
- Training, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices
- Optimism and Servant Leader
Certification
SAFe Scrum Master Certification
Elementary Education (PK-5) Certification
Timeline
Scrum Master
Home Depot
07.2018 - 12.2022
Project Manager
Rooms To Go
05.2015 - 06.2018
Program Manager
Head Start Program
05.2010 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Mercer University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Perimeter College
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