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Elsa Tanyi

@elsatanyi

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Experienced Scrum Master driving Agile transformations and team performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and encourages continuous improvement, where I can leverage my Agile expertise to drive team success and enhance project outcomes.

I am an experienced Scrum Master with over 7 years of expertise in facilitating Agile transformations and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. My passion lies in fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles and methodologies. I have a proven track record of optimizing team performance, achieving sprint goals consistently, and enhancing project outcomes across diverse industries.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented Agile practices that have led to significant improvements in team velocity and productivity. For instance, at Fidelity Investments, I utilized Power BI and Tableau to monitor sprint metrics, resulting in a 20% improvement in sprint predictability. My ability to coach teams on Agile best practices has not only improved project efficiency but also fostered a culture of self-management and ownership among team members.

I am committed to continuous improvement and have actively collaborated with other Scrum Masters to identify and eliminate cross-team blockers, driving a 30% reduction in recurring impediments. My goal is to create an environment where teams can thrive and deliver exceptional results, ultimately contributing to the success of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Scrum Master

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Fidelity Investments

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Monitored sprint metrics, team velocity, and incident trends using Power BI and Tableau, leading to a 20% improvement in sprint predictability and a 15% increase in team velocity. Supported teams during release planning and execution, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment between development, QA, and product teams.

Power BI Tableau ServiceNow Agile Methodologies Scrum Risk Mitigation Cross Functional Collaboration Coaching

Scrum Master

PNC Bank

Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Led Agile training sessions for team members, resulting in a 40% increase in understanding and adoption of Agile principles. Boosted team productivity by 30% by implementing daily stand-up meetings and promptly removing impediments.

Agile Impediment Removal Backlog Grooming Collaboration Coaching Process Improvement Self Management

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Scrum Master

T-Mobile

May 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Successfully scaled Scrum teams to handle growing demands, increasing team size by 30% without compromising productivity. Designed training sessions for product owners and 10 development teams on Agile fundamentals and best practices, leading to a 6% increase in productivity.

Scrum Agile Stakeholder Management Telecommunications Productivity Improvement Team Leadership

Scrum Master

Atria Senior Living

Jan 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Worked with multinational team members to build interactive, centralized database systems and patient Electronic Health Record (EHR), reducing implementation time by 20%. Accelerated issue resolution time by 50% by implementing a Kanban board for tracking and managing defects and impediments.

DataBase Systems Electronic Health Records Kanban Jira Customer Satisfaction Impediment Resolution

Marketing Project Manager

Higher Institute of Management Studies

Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Led the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget, which increased enrollment by 30%. Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets, and communicated progress to stakeholders.