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ASHIANAM CHERISH ADZENDA

Smyrna,GA

Summary

I am a Certified Scrum Master with 5 years of experience and a proven track record of leading successful Agile teams. Seeking a challenging Scrum Master role where I can leverage personal strong facilitation, communication, and coaching skills to drive efficient project delivery and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Summary of Qualifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with extensive knowledge of Agile principles, values, and frameworks. Demonstrated ability to guide cross-functional teams in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Strong leadership and facilitation skills, adept at driving team alignment, resolving conflicts, and promoting self-organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in Agile project management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps, to ensure transparency and traceability of project progress. Deep understanding of Agile metrics and the ability to analyze data to drive continuous improvement. Experienced 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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrum Master

Zadok360 Designs
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Guided a cross-functional team in the successful implementation of Agile methodologies, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency
  • Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of project goals and requirements
  • Implemented and maintained Agile project management tools, optimizing workflow and ensuring accurate and up-to-date project data
  • Mentored team members on Agile best practices, fostering a self-organizing and empowered team environment
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives
  • Conducted regular retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implemented process changes to increase team productivity.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.

Scrum Master

Accelerated Pan Africa Technology
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated the adoption of Agile practices, guiding multiple cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of projects
  • Led sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and practices
  • Coached team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Identified and removed impediments to team progress, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and fostering a collaborative environment
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to define and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
  • Monitored and communicated project progress, utilizing Agile metrics to provide transparency and facilitate decision-making
  • Conducted training sessions and workshops to promote Agile principles and practices across the organization.

Education

Masters - Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
2022

Diploma - Medical Billing & Coding

Everest College
2015

Diploma - Data analysis

University of Jos
2012

Diploma - Computer science

University of Jos
2010

Bachelor’s degree - accounting

Benue State University
2007

Skills

  • Materials Organization
  • Reporting Template Development
  • Prepare Reports
  • Writing Stories

Accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | Scrum Alliance
  • Additional Agile or Scrum-related certifications]
  • Skills:
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
  • Team facilitation and coaching
  • Stakeholder management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Agile project management tools (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps)
  • Data analysis and Agile metrics
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Scrum Master

Zadok360 Designs
01.2019 - 01.2022

Scrum Master

Accelerated Pan Africa Technology
01.2017 - 01.2019

Masters - Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University

Diploma - Medical Billing & Coding

Everest College

Diploma - Data analysis

University of Jos

Diploma - Computer science

University of Jos

Bachelor’s degree - accounting

Benue State University
ASHIANAM CHERISH ADZENDA