Melvis Nkwain
@melvisnkwain
I lead enterprise Agile delivery, coaching teams and improving predictability across complex digital portfolios.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At HCA Healthcare, I lead Agile delivery and coaching across Finance & Analytics, AI Enablement, and Integrated Revenue Cycle, managing four Scrum Masters and multiple pods. I partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to turn strategy into actionable backlogs and improve delivery predictability.
Previously, I led digital product delivery at PepsiCo and Agile transformations at Capital One, EviCore Health Care, and Dell Technologies. I've improved team efficiency, delivery speed, Agile adoption, reporting transparency, and cross-team coordination through SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Azure DevOps, Jira, and data-driven coaching.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Agile delivery and coaching strategy across three domains, overseeing Scrum Masters and multiple pods to improve delivery predictability and Agile maturity. Partner with product owners and engineering leaders to align product strategy with delivery execution.
Led cross-functional teams in driving cost transformation initiatives and enhancing profitability through Agile frameworks. Promoted to Release Train Engineer for the Total Portfolio Optimization team, coordinating releases and facilitating Agile ceremonies.
Transitioned three teams from Waterfall to Agile, improving delivery speed and stakeholder satisfaction. Facilitated Agile ceremonies and developed executive-level reports and dashboards using Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
Scrum Master - Senior Analyst
EviCore Health Care
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Facilitated Agile ceremonies and backlog grooming sessions to align team efforts with business priorities. Implemented TDD, BDD, and DevOps strategies, improving software quality and team productivity.
Led enterprise-wide Agile transformations by coaching and mentoring over five Scrum teams, increasing sprint velocity and enhancing collaboration. Managed cross-functional teams across three global locations, driving successful execution of $5M+ projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Buea
Master's, Corporate Communication
Master's degree in Corporate Communication from the University of Buea, completed in 2018.
University of Buea
Bachelor of Technology, Technology
Bachelor of Technology degree from the University of Buea, completed in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Skills
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