Dena Joseph
@denajoseph
Innovative Scrum Master with 7+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an innovative Scrum Master with over 7 years of experience in leveraging exceptional project management and implementation skills to deliver complex projects across diverse industries using Agile/Scrum methodologies. My strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives, stakeholder needs, and project requirements.
Throughout my career, I have a proven track record of motivating teams to achieve high levels of development and cross-functionality, maximizing value delivery to stakeholders. I am proficient in the Software Development Lifecycle and process optimization, and I excel in tracking and reporting project status. My certifications, including Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master and AWS Solutions Architect Associate, further enhance my ability to lead teams effectively and drive successful project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scrum Master II
UWM
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Drove successful Program Increment (PI) execution by aligning feature priorities with the Agile Release Train's (ART) established capacity, ensuring predictable delivery of business value. Led the end-to-end creation of a new loan compliance application to proactively identify issues and ensure regulatory adherence.
Senior Scrum Master
Wells Fargo
Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Led Agile adoption for Salesforce and two mobile teams, directly contributing to the successful development and user growth of a fintech ecosystem serving thousands of users daily for digital financial services and collaboration. Partnered closely with Product Owners ensuring epics, features, and user stories are clear, prioritized, and understood by the Agile teams, maintaining alignment with cus
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Allstate
Aug 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Spearheaded Agile transformation by guiding a Scrum team through a seamless CRM-to-Cloud customer migration, while simultaneously coaching a Kanban team managing critical legacy database tickets. Led Agile ceremonies and replenishment meetings to ensure alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement between teams.
Scrum Master
CVS Health
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Coached and mentored a high-performing Agile team in Scrum principles and practices, fostering continuous improvement that enhanced team velocity, product quality, and predictability. Spearheaded problem-solving initiatives by bridging communication gaps between engineering and non-engineering teams, accelerating issue resolution and minimizing project delays.
Project Coordinator
Target
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 2 months)
Supported Project Managers in implementing various projects within the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and priorities. Curated and updated critical project artifacts, including detailed plans, precise budgets, and insightful status reports, ensuring streamlined project management and transparent stakeholder communication.
Property Manager
Wilkinson Asset Management
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Successfully managed day to day operations of a Residential Apartment Community for over 400 units achieving a consistent 93% occupancy rate. Increased net operating income by $55,000 through strategic rent collection improvements and cost-saving initiatives, transforming the property from the worst-performing to the top performer in the Houston region.
Leasing Consultant
Wilkinson Asset Management
Jul 2013 - Jan 2014 (6 months)
Drafted lease agreements, lease amendments, and various legal documents, ensuring precision and adherence to company policies. Devised effective marketing strategies to generate new leads, employing methods such as property showings, advertising, and social media promotion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Studied the fundamentals of psychology at the University of Houston. Gained knowledge in various psychological theories and research methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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