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NGAH VALERY NKARAKWI

NGAH VALERY NKARAKWI

Austin,TX

Summary

Experienced Scrum Master with over 8 Years of Experience:

Experienced technical 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. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. I have successfully facilitated, managed, and delivered a range of complex projects, including software development and maintenance, cloud initiatives (AWS, GCP, Azure), and migration efforts, each involving IoT, SaaS, and PaaS technologies all of which I plan for success by defining clear objectives, assembling a skilled team, creating a detailed project timeline, allocating resources efficiently, and continuously monitoring progress to ensure alignment with goals and timely completion.




Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

SCRUM MASTER

INFOSYS
06.2020 - Current
  • At Infosys, I played a pivotal role in delivering impactful solutions to clients such as, Charles Schwab and Citizens Bank, leveraging my expertise as an Agile Project Manager Scrum Master, Team Lead and Cloud DevOps Engineer .This experience not only empowered me but also showcased my ability to navigate diverse responsibilities, ensuring the successful execution of even the most complex projects.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
  • Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
  • Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
  • Assessed and reported progress to stakeholders regularly, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

SCRUM MASTER

CTBC BANK
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • At CTBC Bank, I spearheaded agile processes as a Scrum Master, excelling in Backlog Management to align user stories with business goals
  • I led Sprint Planning sessions, fostering collaboration for defined sprint commitments
  • Emphasizing transparency, I facilitated Scrum Events, creating an environment of continuous improvement
  • I championed a collaborative culture, both internally and with stakeholders, and implemented effective Risk Management strategies
  • Leveraging Jira and Confluence, I streamlined workflows and successfully facilitated multiple teams, utilizing scaled agile frameworks for efficient project coordination
  • My contributions at CTBC Bank resulted in heightened efficiency, risk reduction, and successful project outcomes in alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine user stories and maintain a healthy backlog leading to increased clarity and alignment with business priorities
  • Orchestrated sprint planning meetings, fostering collaboration between the development team and stakeholders
  • Efficient sprint planning resulted in more accurate sprint commitments and better team focus
  • Facilitated Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and with stakeholders
  • Enhanced collaboration fostered a positive team culture and increased productivity
  • Worked collaboratively with the team to devise risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
  • Proactive risk management minimized project disruptions and delays
  • Utilized Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and tracking work progress
  • Leveraged Confluence for documentation, capturing meeting notes, and maintaining project-related information
  • Conducted cross-team meetings to align goals, synchronize efforts, and address dependencies
  • This resulted in improved cross-team communication
  • These practices and tools contributed to the timely delivery of the high-quality products our teams worked on, resulting in increased team satisfaction, and positive project outcomes.

SCRUM MASTER

VISA
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • As a Scrum Master, I orchestrated Agile ceremonies, promoted collaboration, and resolved impediments, leading to streamlined development processes and improved team productivity
  • Through coaching and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, I facilitated successful project deliveries and enhanced overall team effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science

University of Yaoundé
05.2012

Skills

  • Sprint Planning
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Agile Coaching
  • Confluence
  • Scrum Framework Expertise
  • Retrospective Analysis
  • Agile Metrics Tracking
  • Agile Best Practices
  • User Story Creation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Backlog Grooming
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Kanban
  • Jira
  • Project Management
  • Kanban Knowledge
  • Technical understanding
  • Risk Identification
  • Lean principles
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Planning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Waterfall methodology
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Project tracking
  • Deliverable Tracking
  • Team Leadership
  • MS Office
  • Risk mitigation planning

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Timeline

SCRUM MASTER

INFOSYS
06.2020 - Current

SCRUM MASTER

CTBC BANK
08.2016 - 06.2020

SCRUM MASTER

VISA
01.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science

University of Yaoundé

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