Marie Guernsey

Transitioned globally distributed teams to Agile (Kanban/Scrum) using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Azure DevOps. Configured, created, and maintained multiple ADO/JIRA project boards, facilitating regular scrum meetings and removing sprint impediments.

Served as a REMOTE Scrum Master/Coach for a small remote team developing Medical API integration. Facilitated Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, Daily Scrum, and Sprint Planning meetings, while also identifying team velocity.

Served as Scrum Master for a small local/offshore Dev team creating a Tour Booking application using Microsoft CRM. Facilitated Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, and Backlog refinement sessions, and performed extended smoke tests for deployments.

Served as Scrum Master for three product development teams, facilitating their adoption of story checklists and definitions of done. Coordinated and facilitated various product and sprint planning meetings, while monitoring sprint progress and team velocity.

Worked as an onsite local consultant with a national vendor as part of an Implementation Agile Transition team for 6 Digital Management/eCommerce products. Delivered condensed Scrum introductions and collaborated with the vendor to ensure Agile alignment.

Served as Scrum Master/Agile Mentor for two product development teams and a Performance Team in a S.A.F.E environment. Supported Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and contributed to quarterly PI planning, strategic alignment, and Agile Ceremonies.

Embedded with a life sciences client, leading Agile Organizational Transformation by transitioning Data Warehouse and 6 software teams from Waterfall to Scrum. Identified and executed best practices to increase delivery, transparency, and quality.

Engaged as an Agile coach for the engineering department, providing clarity and instruction pertaining to Core fundamentals of Agile (Scrum). Performed in a Scrum Master Role, guiding the team through Agile principles.

Managed onsite IT projects and served as a liaison with ERP Microsoft Partners. Oversaw project execution and facilitated communication between internal teams and external vendors.

Served as Scrum Master for two product development teams. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and ensured adherence to Agile principles to enhance team productivity and project delivery.

Completed a post-graduate diploma focusing on Software Engineering. Gained in-depth knowledge and practical skills in software development methodologies and practices.

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Developed a strong foundation in business principles, management strategies, and organizational dynamics.