loic soumani
@loicsoumani
Senior Scrum Master and Agile delivery lead driving predictability and technical quality.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a resourceful, value-driven Agile change agent and servant leader with deep experience implementing Agile in hybrid environments and guiding onshore and offshore teams. I bring nine years facilitating scrum ceremonies and engineering practices like ATDD, BDD, and Test-Driven Development to improve delivery and quality.
My background includes seven years as an information systems/business analyst with strengths in requirements gathering, data evaluation, and translating business needs into application specifications. I have led Agile adoption across multiple teams, increased velocity and predictability, and reduced technical debt through focused coaching and process improvements.
I excel at backlog management, release/PI planning, cross-team dependency management, and stakeholder facilitation, using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Jenkins to enable data-driven planning and transparency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scrum Master
Quidel Ortho
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Facilitated a 20% increase in team velocity and a 15% boost in sprint predictability by introducing pair programming, TDD, and consistent coaching; reduced integration issues by 30% through cross-functional syncs and cut technical debt 25% via dedicated sprint allocation.
BASupported three product teams modernizing online banking, improving feature lead time by 15% and reducing blocked days by 30% through Scrum of Scrums, release readiness checks, and data-driven Jira/ADO dashboards.
LOSenior Scrum Master
Lowe's
Feb 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 7 months)
Led Agile adoption for up to six teams, improving delivery times by 20%, increasing engagement scores 18%, and improving retention 10% through coaching, fostering continuous feedback, and achieving 99% on-time delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
SSScrum Alliance (Certified ScrumMaster)
Certification, Agile / Scrum
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification demonstrating foundational Scrum practices and servant-leader skills.
SIScaled Agile, Inc.
Certification, Agile / SAFe
SAFe certification indicating knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework for coordinating multiple teams and agile release trains.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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