Ricardo Silva
Toronto,ON
Summary
Adept at deconstructing and planning stories in order to promote improvements to product design and implementation. Excellent relationship-building, organizational and project management skills with a focus on overcoming technical challenges and implementing successful resolutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agile Coach
BMO Capital Markets
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and facilitating daily stand-up meetings.
- Transformed project delivery by coaching teams on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement through retrospective meetings and process refinement.
- Reduced time to market with the introduction of cross-functional teams and efficient backlog management.
Agile Coach
Thomson Reuters
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Streamlined communication between departments by creating a centralized platform for project updates and progress tracking.
- Developed customized training materials for Agile adoption, ensuring relevance to organizational needs.
- Mentored junior team members on Agile best practices, fostering collaboration and growth within the team.
- Led successful Agile transformations in multiple organizations, resulting in more efficient processes and higher-quality products.
Scrum Master
CIBC
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
Project Manager
CIBC
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Education
Information Technology
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ONSkills
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Facilitation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Agile Coach
BMO Capital Markets
10.2020 - Current
Agile Coach
Thomson Reuters
08.2018 - 10.2020
Scrum Master
CIBC
06.2013 - 08.2018
Project Manager
CIBC
04.2009 - 06.2013
Information Technology
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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