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May Achu

@mayachu

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Results-driven Technology and Business Consultant with 7+ years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a results-driven Technology and Business Consultant with over 7 years of experience in driving efficiency and agility across various industries, including Telecommunications, Banking, Insurance, and Real Estate. My expertise lies in implementing Agile frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban, to expedite on-time product and project delivery. I am passionate about servant leadership and facilitating collaborative environments that optimize business processes.

In my current role as a Project Manager at PwC Ng, I have successfully spearheaded multiple Agile, waterfall, and hybrid development projects, launching over 60 new product features while ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries. My ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage development workloads has been instrumental in driving project success. Previously, as a Scrum Master at Digital Bananas Technology Ltd, I coached teams through an enterprise-wide agile transformation, significantly increasing productivity and on-time delivery rates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

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PwC Ng

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Spearheaded multiple Agile, waterfall, and hybrid development projects, launching over 60 new product features while ensuring timely, within-budget, and high-quality deliveries. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and managed development team workloads effectively.

Agile Scrum Kanban Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management DevOps Product Development

Scrum Master

Digital Bananas Technology Ltd

Nov 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 9 months)

Successfully coached Scrum Teams in an enterprise-wide agile transformation, increasing productivity by 95%. Focused on optimizing B2C digital channels and improving on-time delivery through effective implementation of agile principles.

Scrum Enterprise Agile Transformation Product Development Continuous Improvement Jira Confluence

Product Relations Manager

FIDELITY BANK PLC

Apr 2012 - Nov 2018 (6 years 7 months)

Managed commercial banking products with a balance sheet size of N1.8 Billion, growing the liability position significantly. Developed marketing strategies and improved customer satisfaction rates through process enhancements.

Product Management Customer Experience Marketing Strategy Relationship Management Process Improvement Account Management Team Leadership Financial Analysis Customer Feedback

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner, Product Management

2020 - 2020

Achieved Professional Scrum Product Owner certification, focusing on maximizing product value and stakeholder engagement.

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master, Agile Methodologies

2020 - 2020

Completed Professional Scrum Master certification, enhancing skills in Agile methodologies and team leadership.

Federal University of Technology Akure

Bachelor of Technology, Industrial Mathematics

2005 - 2009

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Studied Industrial Mathematics, focusing on mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computational techniques. Achieved a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the program.