Dennis Ngángá
@dennisngng
Experienced Agile Coach and Scrum Master driving operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Agile Coach and Scrum Master with over a decade of experience across various industries including Education, Banking, and Telecommunications. My journey began with a strong foundation in Management and Marketing, which has evolved into a passion for Agile methodologies. As a co-founder of Agilists Kenya, I am deeply committed to fostering an Agile culture that prioritizes customer value and shared accountability.
In my current role as a Senior Scrum Master at DTB Ltd, I have successfully implemented Agile values and principles, leading to significant productivity increases and enhanced team collaboration. My achievements include setting up dashboards for sprint progress and creating a structured approach to Agile project management. I have also played pivotal roles in various organizations, such as Sendy and Coca-Cola East Africa, where I facilitated Agile transformations and coached teams to embrace Agile practices, resulting in improved project outcomes and team morale.
My expertise extends to training teams on Agile tools like Azure DevOps and Jira, and I have a proven track record of driving change through effective coaching and leadership. I am passionate about continuous improvement and am always seeking opportunities to leverage my skills to help organizations achieve operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scrum Master Manager
Coca-Cola East Africa
Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
As a Scrum Master, I facilitate Scrum activities, coach teams on Agile principles, and manage decision point meetings. I led multiple teams to secure a Collaboration Award for successful campaigns.
Senior Scrum Master
DTB Ltd
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
As a Senior Scrum Master, I drive the Agile mindset by implementing Agile values and principles, facilitating impediment removal, and helping the development team create high-value products. I train teams in Agile tools like Azure DevOps and Jira for better collaboration.
Release Train Engineer & Scrum Master
Sendy
Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 (10 months)
In my role as Release Train Engineer, I support SAFe practices and facilitate all ART activities. I manage ART events, communicate with stakeholders, and introduce tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
Agile Coach
Safaricom PLC
May 2019 - Apr 2020 (11 months)
I implemented Agile methods to drive cultural change, coached teams and leadership on Agile principles, and facilitated cross-team meetings to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
Agile Coach and Scrum Master
Equity Bank Ltd
Apr 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 2 months)
As an Agile Coach, I implement Agile values and principles, facilitate Scrum events, and train teams on Agile tools. I contributed to a major digital transformation project that improved efficiency significantly.
NOC Engineer Team Lead
Safaricom PLC
Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years)
I oversaw incident management and troubleshooting, developed policies and reports, and led Agile practices within the NOC team to enhance service delivery and incident resolution.
Systems Admin
Kuku Foods Kenya Ltd
Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 7 months)
As a Systems Administrator, I provided user support, managed IT infrastructure for new branches, and coordinated the rollout of new systems to improve service delivery.
NOC Engineer
Equity Bank Ltd
Jan 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 9 months)
I monitored bank systems, managed incidents, and supported the opening of new branches, significantly improving service delivery and customer experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dedan Kimathi University
Master of Science, Forensic and Security Management
Pursued a Master of Science in Forensic and Security Management, focusing on the intersection of technology and security, preparing for roles that require analytical and strategic thinking in security management.
Presbyterian University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, systems analysis, and software development, which supports a career in technology and agile methodologies.
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Software and tools used professionally
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