Ericka Cardozs
@erickacardozs
Experienced Scrum Master and Agile Coach with a focus on delivery.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Scrum Master and Agile Coach with over 5 years of expertise in Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban. My journey has taken me through various sectors such as Healthcare, Finance, and Insurance, where I have successfully led teams to deliver high-quality projects on time. I pride myself on my ability to coach teams and leaders in adopting Agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and promoting effective communication.
Throughout my career, I have held pivotal roles, including Senior Scrum Master and Product Owner, where I have been instrumental in driving project risks to resolution and aligning technology goals with business needs. My strong problem-solving skills and adaptability have allowed me to mentor new Scrum Masters and facilitate effective Scrum ceremonies, ensuring that teams remain focused and productive. I am passionate about supporting organizations in their Agile transformation journeys and building high-performing teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Scrum Master/ Agile Coach
Lightning ISIO
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Coached teams and leaders in Agile methodologies, mentored new Scrum Masters, and promoted a growth mindset. Tracked Agile metrics and advocated for Agile adoption across the organization.
Scrum Master
HealthFirst
Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Led Scrum ceremonies, collaborated with the Product Owner, and supported teams in removing obstacles. Mentored cross-functional teams and managed external dependencies.
Scrum Master
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Jun 2018 - May 2019 (11 months)
Empowered high-performing teams and drove transformation strategies using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Facilitated self-organization and removed impediments for timely project delivery.
Product Owner
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dec 2017 - May 2018 (5 months)
Envisioned product outcomes, communicated vision to the team, and ensured alignment with stakeholders. Managed the Product Backlog and defined clear acceptance criteria.
Business Analyst
Prudential Financial
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year)
Gathered and documented requirements using Waterfall methodology. Created business and system requirement specifications, wireframes, and SQL queries for data management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wilmington University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master's degree in Information Technology with a focus on Project Management, gaining skills in managing technology projects effectively.
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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