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TORRAY ORANE

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Certified Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist with over 15 years of experience in Agile delivery, project leadership, and cross-functional team coaching. Proven track record of transitioning teams from waterfall or Kanban to Scrum, enabling faster, value-driven product delivery. Skilled in building high-performing teams, managing complex product backlogs, and launching impactful features like Kroger’s “Partner List” experience. Adept at Agile transformation, stakeholder engagement, and coaching delivery teams in enterprise environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Scrum Master

Experis / Kroger – Vitacost Division
06.2022 - Current
  • Built and launched two Scrum teams within Vitacost, a Kroger-owned e-commerce division, successfully transitioning them from Kanban to Scrum.
  • Implemented Agile ceremonies, team norms, and sprint discipline, resulting in improved delivery cadence and predictability.
  • Coached developers and Product Owners on backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Agile accountability.
  • Led the delivery of Kroger’s “Partner List” feature — enabling users to select a school by zip code and auto-add its supply list to their cart for seamless shopping.
  • Utilized Jira and Confluence to track sprint metrics, resolve blockers, and maintain team transparency.
  • Championed Agile maturity and continuous improvement through retrospectives and data-driven coaching.
  • Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.

Scrum Master

Nieman Marcus
01.2016 - 06.2022
  • Led Agile delivery for a security-focused engineering team responsible for enhancing ExacqVision, a CCTV platform integrating store surveillance with point-of-sale (POS) systems to reduce shrink and support incident investigations.
  • Facilitated sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives while coaching team members and Product Owners on Scrum best practices.
  • Collaborated with security operations, engineering, and risk management teams to align feature delivery with compliance, system readiness, and investigative priorities.
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders and store leaders to ensure security tools supported real-world operational workflows.
  • Improved sprint cadence and backlog refinement through metrics tracking and consistent process coaching, leading to more predictable delivery outcomes.
  • Served as the point of escalation and communication between delivery teams and senior leadership for high-visibility initiatives related to corporate security and asset protection.

AREA LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER

The Sports Authority
04.2006 - 12.2015
  • Managed Loss Prevention operations across four stores, conducting audits, investigations, and shrink control initiatives.
  • Trained store employees on theft deterrence and shrink awareness, improving district compliance and accountability.
  • Transitioned into a project management role supporting new store launches and physical security infrastructure.
  • Led the setup of CCTV systems, EAS alarms, and secure security office layouts in collaboration with vendors and contractors.
  • Standardized LP system installations to align with corporate security protocols and store development timelines.

Loss Prevention Investigator

Walmart
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Conducted internal and external theft investigations using surveillance tools, audits, and exception reporting.
  • Collaborated across store departments to implement action plans addressing high-shrink areas and loss trends.
  • Trained store teams on how theft impacts sales, hours, and promotions, fostering accountability and awareness.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement and leadership to ensure timely escalation and resolution of criminal matters.

Education

Associate's degree -

Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, New York
05.2003

Diploma - undefined

Jamaica High School
Queens, New York
06.2000

Skills

  • Scrum Framework
  • Kanban
  • SAFe Agile
  • Agile Coaching
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • SDLC
  • Sprint Planning
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Release Planning
  • Servant Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Building
  • Sprint Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Coaching & Mentoring

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Scrum.org
  • Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Scrum.org
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) — Scrum.org
  • SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM) — Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • CompTIA Security+ — CompTIA
  • New York State Security License — State of New York

Software

Jira Confluence

Service Now

Microsoft 365

Timeline

Senior Scrum Master

Experis / Kroger – Vitacost Division
06.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

Nieman Marcus
01.2016 - 06.2022

AREA LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER

The Sports Authority
04.2006 - 12.2015

Loss Prevention Investigator

Walmart
08.2004 - 05.2006

Diploma - undefined

Jamaica High School

Associate's degree -

Medgar Evers College

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