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Basirat Odenike

@basiratodenike

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Vision-driven Senior Scrum Master with extensive Agile project management experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an accomplished Senior Scrum Master and Agile Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in leading high-performing teams across various sectors, including aviation, financial services, telecommunications, and technology. My expertise lies in driving Agile transformations, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and mitigate risks.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex projects and fostered a collaborative environment that drives business value. My ability to coach and mentor diverse teams has led to significant improvements in project execution and stakeholder alignment. I am passionate about continuous improvement and committed to delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Scrum Master

Current

Southwest Airlines

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies, partnered with the Product Owner to refine requirements, and managed team workflows using Jira. Achieved a 15% reduction in requirement ambiguity and improved sprint predictability by 20%. Utilized GitLab and Jenkins for deployment management and ensured compliance with aviation regulations.

Scrum Agile Jira Gitlab Jenkins Backlog Management Risk Management Team Leadership Change Management

Scrum Master / Project Manager

U.S. Bank

Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Piloted cloud migration projects, facilitated Scrum ceremonies, and improved workflow efficiency by 30%. Acted as a liaison between the Product Owner and development team, ensuring timely resolution of user stories and defects while promoting Agile best practices.

Scrum Agile Project Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Sprint Planning Change Management

Scrum Master / Project Manager

Spectrum (Charter Communication)

Mar 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Led Agile teams in delivering telecommunication solutions, implementing Kanban principles that reduced cycle time by 20%. Championed Agile methodologies and facilitated team discussions to enhance performance and mitigate risks.

Scrum Kanban Agile Project Management Team Leadership Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Communication Conflict Resolution Process Optimization

Scrum Master

Fifty Third Bank

Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Oversaw Scrum ceremonies and collaborated with the Product Owner to refine user stories. Enhanced Agile adoption by 30% and improved cross-functional team collaboration by 20% through structured discussions and effective communication.

Scrum Agile Team Leadership Backlog Management Communication Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Risk Management Sprint Planning

Scrum Master

Valmont Industries

Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 (9 months)

Managed two software development teams through Agile transformation, coaching on Scrum and Kanban practices. Advocated for Agile best practices and tracked team velocity to optimize performance and delivery timelines.

Scrum Agile Kanban Process Improvement Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Communication Performance Tracking Change Management

AWS Solution Architect

Ascendix

Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Designed and implemented secure AWS environments, developed Auto Scaling Groups, and configured AWS CloudWatch for proactive monitoring. Enhanced customer support experience through effective communication and operational excellence.