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John 'Pete' Allen

@johnpeteallen

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Dynamic Senior Scrum Master with 15+ years of Agile experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values Agile methodologies and promotes team empowerment, where I can drive impactful projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

I am a Senior Scrum Master with over 15 years of experience guiding Agile teams in delivering high-impact software and operational initiatives within fast-paced enterprise environments. My expertise lies in implementing SAFe frameworks, leading remote teams, and facilitating Agile ceremonies to ensure alignment and efficiency across distributed teams.

Throughout my career, I have successfully improved team velocity by 25% and enhanced sprint forecasting accuracy by 30% through proactive risk identification and backlog refinement. I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment, leveraging tools like Jira and Confluence to enhance project transparency and stakeholder engagement.

My journey has included leading Agile delivery teams at AgiLean Consulting, where I improved project delivery rates and facilitated cross-functional collaboration. I have also played a pivotal role in driving Agile adoption initiatives at HCLTech, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate across enterprise-level initiatives. I am passionate about coaching teams to embrace an Agile mindset and achieve organizational agility.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Scrum Master

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AgiLean Consulting

Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)

Led Agile delivery teams across multiple remote software development projects, improving team velocity by 25%. Facilitated Agile ceremonies and enhanced sprint forecasting accuracy by 30% through backlog refinement and proactive risk identification. Developed and maintained Jira dashboards and Confluence project spaces, increasing project transparency for leadership and stakeholders.

Agile Delivery Sprint Planning Daily Standups Jira Confluence Proactive Risk Identification Product Ownership

Scrum Master

HCLTech

Apr 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Supported a team that coordinated 15+ Agile teams through SAFe program increments, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate across enterprise-level initiatives. Mitigated sprint risks and cross-team dependencies, reducing project delays by 20%. Standardized Jira workflows and performance reporting, improving leadership visibility and decision-making.

SAFe Agile Jira Risk Mitigation Program Increments performance reporting Stakeholder Management

Project Manager

StormBusters

Jan 2015 - Apr 2022 (7 years 3 months)

Managed Agile delivery for over 20 technology and operational projects, improving release cycle efficiency by 25%. Designed sprint health metrics and dashboards using Jira and Smartsheet, boosting proactive issue management by 30%. Conducted Agile coaching sessions to build team self-organization, leading to consistent sprint commitment achievement.

Project Management Agile Delivery Jira Smartsheet Sprint Health Metrics Agile Coach Release Cycles

Operations Manager

Travel Centers of America

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Led cross-functional teams to execute operational and systems initiatives, achieving a 95% on-time implementation rate. Improved operational workflows and reporting structures, enhancing internal process agility by 20%. Cultivated a collaborative environment that accelerated problem-solving and innovation across business units.

Operations Management Cross Functional Collaboration Systems Implementation Workflow Optimization Problem Solving Innovation Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lamar University

Coursework, Business Computer Science

Completed coursework in Business Computer Science, focusing on foundational principles and applications relevant to business operations. Gained insights into leveraging technology for improved efficiency and decision-making.