Sabrina Johanna Zimmer
Calgary,AB
Summary
Agile delivery professional with 6 years of consulting experience supporting software development and IT projects. Experienced in Scrum and delivery management, helping teams improve collaboration and product delivery. Background includes roles as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Project Manager in large organizations across the banking, financial services, and automotive sectors. Experienced working with international teams and multicultural environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Avenue Code - Client Stellantis
Sao Paulo, Brazil
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Guided teams of 5-6 people by removing impediments and resolving conflicts throughout project discovery, design, development, testing, and sign-off.
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, planning, review and retrospective meetings to enhance team communication, prioritize tasks and define goals.
- Managed project backlogs, ensuring clarity of user stories to facilitate development team understanding.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency.
- Created dashboards using JIRA, Confluence, and Trello to provide visibility into project progress and milestones.
- Removed impediments and shielded team members from interruptions to enhance focus and maintain productivity.
- Facilitated career growth for other employees through mentorship, assisting in aligning career objectives with company goals.
Squad Leader
Capco - Client Bradesco
Sao Paulo, Brazil
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Led a software development squad in a project at a top 3 bank in Brazil, to implement a new digital platform for small businesses - focusing on 'payment', 'balance' and 'statement' journeys.
- Guided team through inception, discovery, design, creation, and refinement of user stories, ensuring adherence to agile frameworks.
- Coordinated daily stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives, enabling technical team to overcome challenges and advising clients on backlog prioritization and removal of team impediments using Confluence and JIRA.
Jr Agile Coach
Capco - Client Bradesco
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Consultant for a top 3 bank in Brazil, allocated to software development projects.
- Supported teams in the adoption of agile practices and tools.
- Participated in agile ceremonies and monitored delivery metrics.
- Identified improvement opportunities and provided recommendations to enhance team delivery.
Jr Project Manager | PMO Analyst
Capco - Client HSBC
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported project governance and reporting for multiple workstreams at HSBC’s Global Investment Bank.
- Managed project financials, resource timesheets, and commercial reporting.
- Assisted in developing project plans and documenting key milestones for clarity.
- Facilitated project delivery through status reporting, workshops, and cross-team coordination.
- Guided teams on project management tools and best practices.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals and deliverables.
Administrative Analyst
Capco
Sao Paulo, Brazil
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported the launch of Capco’s Brazil office through back-office operations, vendor management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
- Led the recruitment and selection process for IT professionals during the company’s first year in Brazil, creating hiring workflows and reporting directly to senior management.
- Provided administrative and project support to consulting teams working on the launch of a digital bank.
- Assisted sprint teams with testing coordination and meeting/document translation between English and Portuguese.
MBA Assistant
FIA Business School
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Supported professors and administrative coordination of the International MBA program.
- Assisted with class logistics and activities for international students.
AdSales Intern
ESPN
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in the development of branded content projects based on client briefs.
- Supported the AdSales team in preparing customized media proposals.
- Assisted sales team in preparing advertising presentations for client meetings.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop promotional materials for campaigns.
Education
Diploma - Software Development
Bow Valley College
Calgary04-2026
MBA - Digital Business Management
USP - University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo12-2022
BBA - Business Administration And Management
FIA Business School
Sao Paulo, Brazil12-2016
Skills
- Agile methodology
- Project management
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team collaboration
- Meeting facilitation
- Software process management
- Adaptive leadership
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Presentation skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
Timeline
Scrum Master
Avenue Code - Client Stellantis
03.2022 - 12.2023
Squad Leader
Capco - Client Bradesco
09.2020 - 02.2022
Jr Agile Coach
Capco - Client Bradesco
05.2020 - 09.2020
Jr Project Manager | PMO Analyst
Capco - Client HSBC
05.2018 - 05.2020
Administrative Analyst
Capco
06.2017 - 05.2018
MBA Assistant
FIA Business School
05.2016 - 11.2016
AdSales Intern
ESPN
01.2015 - 12.2015
Diploma - Software Development
Bow Valley College
MBA - Digital Business Management
USP - University of Sao Paulo
BBA - Business Administration And Management
FIA Business School