Onyinye Judith Umegbo
Scrum Master PSMI
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven Scrum Master with over 5 years of experience in leading Agile teams to deliver successful projects. Proficient in Scrum methodology and well-versed in implementing Agile practices, team facilitation, and conflict resolution. Adept in managing project backlogs, sprint planning, Sprint reviews, daily scrum, Retrospectives, and as needed meetings necessary to help the team be successful and deliver quality products, with strong communication and presentation skills. Proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Lowe’s Companies, Inc
Toronto, Ontario
11.2020 - Current
- Successfully managed Agile processes for 10 – member cross-functional team of developers and QA engineers to deliver quality projects, resulting in 20% increase in overall productivity
- Coached team members on Scrum and Agile principles, leading to 15% improvement in project delivery time.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, achieving 10% reduction in project defects.
- Fostered collaboration and communication among team members and stakeholders using tools like Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to maintain customer satisfaction levels and achieve business objectives.
- Proactively managed project risks, dependencies, and impediments using Jira and Trello, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.
- Facilitated daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint review/demo and retrospective meeting fostering culture of open communication and collaboration using Agile best practices.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts
Scrum Master
NHS Digital
Leeds, UK
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Effectively led cross-functional teams of 7-10 members, working on complex Environmental Health projects, delivering high-quality results consistently
- Ensured on-time delivery of projects by prioritizing tasks, setting milestones, and monitoring progress using project management tools like Asana and Smartsheet
- Facilitated Agile meetings and fostered open communication.
- Tracked and reported on team performance metrics using data visualization tools like Jira and Confluence, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
- Liaised with product owners and stakeholders using effective communication skills, ensuring alignment between project scope and business requirements.
- Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
Education
Master’s Degree -
University of The West of England
UK2023
Post-Graduate Diploma - Computer Science
University of Abuja
Abuja Nigeria2014
Bachelor of Science - Science & Technology
Enugu State University
Enugu State2007
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities
- Proficient in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Proven track record of working independently and within team to achieve business objectives
- Proficient in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, and Smartsheet
- Tools: Jira, Rally, TFS, Confluence, MS Office Suit, WebEx, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Miro, Power Bi
- Team Engagement
- Presentation Skills
- Agile Best Practices
Certification
- Certified Professional Scrum Master, Scrum.org
- Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel Certified - Coursera
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Badge - Cisco
- Occupational Safety and Health: Slips,
Trips, and Falls - LinkedInLearning - Occupational Safety and Health: Hazard
Communication - LinkedInLearning
Work Availability
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evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Scrum Master
Lowe’s Companies, Inc
11.2020 - Current
Scrum Master
NHS Digital
08.2015 - 11.2020
Master’s Degree -
University of The West of England
Post-Graduate Diploma - Computer Science
University of Abuja
Bachelor of Science - Science & Technology
Enugu State University
- Certified Professional Scrum Master, Scrum.org
- Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel Certified - Coursera
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Badge - Cisco
- Occupational Safety and Health: Slips,
Trips, and Falls - LinkedInLearning - Occupational Safety and Health: Hazard
Communication - LinkedInLearning
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