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Jarred Alford

@jarredalford

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Servant leader and Agile professional with 15+ years of experience

United States

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a Scrum Master’s role that leverages my Agile expertise to drive team success and deliver valuable outcomes, with a focus on servant leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As a seasoned Agile professional with over 15 years of experience, I have guided numerous teams in adopting Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. My expertise lies in coaching teams to overcome impediments and drive them towards delivering valuable outcomes. With a proven track record in Agile adoption, product backlog management, and cross-functional team leadership, I am dedicated to stakeholder engagement for effective and valuable product delivery.

Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse industries, including healthcare, airline, manufacturing, banking, food industry, telecommunications, and federal government. My experience has equipped me with the skills to facilitate agile events, track dependencies, and mitigate risks and impediments. I am committed to fostering collaborative environments and continuous improvement in organizational Agile practices.

As a certified Professional Scrum Master II, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, and ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching, I possess the knowledge and expertise to drive Agile adoption and improve delivery processes. I am passionate about servant leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and I am dedicated to helping teams achieve their full potential.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Consultant

Slalom Consulting

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Served as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, providing expert guidance on Agile methodologies across various industries. Developed training plans, facilitated Agile ceremonies, and collaborated with Product Owners to manage product backlogs, driving continuous improvement in Agile practices.

Scrum Master Agile Scrum Kanban SAFe Product Management Agile Practices Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Engagement Continuous Improvement

Consultant

Slalom Consulting

May 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Provided guidance on Agile principles and practices as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach. Facilitated key Agile events and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.

Scrum Master Agile Scrum Kanban SAFe Stakeholder Management Agile Practices Backlog Management Continuous Improvement Team Collaboration

Scrum Master

ZIOSK

Nov 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Guided teams through Agile/Scrum ceremonies, enhancing self-organization and Scrum adoption. Collaborated with Product Owners for backlog management and ensured effective coordination among cross-functional teams.

Scrum Master Agile Methodologies Backlog Management Agile Scrum Team Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Conflict Resolution Collaboration Communication

Agile Coach/Scrum Master

SPR Consulting

Jan 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Guided teams in adopting Scrum and Kanban methodologies, facilitating Agile ceremonies and promoting team growth through targeted training. Collaborated with Product Owners on backlog management.

Agile Scrum Master Scrum Kanban Training Backlog Management Cross Functional Communication Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement

Business Analyst

Improving Enterprises

Oct 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years)

Performed business analysis to align client objectives with project targets. Developed User Stories and participated in Agile processes, fulfilling Scrum Master duties as needed.

Business Analysis Scrum Master Requirements Gathering Agile Scrum Project Management Team Collaboration Communication

Scrum Master/Business Analyst

OZ Systems

Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 6 months)

Facilitated the articulation of business requirements into User Stories for web applications in healthcare and education. Managed Agile ceremonies and utilized MS Project for project timelines.

Scrum Master Business Analysis Agile Stakeholder Engagement Communication Team Collaboration Requirements Gathering Project Management

Scrum Master/Business Analyst

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)

May 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Defined business requirements and crafted user stories for a healthcare system. Facilitated Agile ceremonies and collaborated with Product Owners for backlog refinement.

Scrum Master Business Analysis Agile Backlog Management Stakeholder Engagement SQL Project Management Requirements Gathering Team Collaboration

Information Specialist

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)

Jul 2005 - May 2009 (3 years 10 months)

Translated client business requirements into actionable user stories and configured enhancements for SAP MDM. Assisted with project management responsibilities.