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Nakomo Brains

@nakomobrains

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Dynamic Senior Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

I am a dynamic servant-leader with over 10 years of experience guiding cross-functional teams to successfully deliver large-scale software development projects using Agile methodologies. My expertise lies in driving Agile transformations and process improvements, utilizing both Scrum and Kanban frameworks. As a certified SAFe Scrum Master 6.0, I have a proven track record of improving team performance, enhancing productivity, and delivering high-quality results within scope and on time.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my strong coaching abilities, effective conflict resolution, and fostering team collaboration to achieve business goals. At Florida Blue, I increased team velocity by 20% within 8 months through targeted coaching and effective facilitation of Scrum ceremonies. My commitment to continuous improvement has driven a culture of accountability and high performance across the teams I have led.

I am passionate about leveraging Agile metrics and data-driven insights to enhance team agility and capacity. My experience includes facilitating Pre-PI and PI Planning sessions, collaborating closely with project managers, and ensuring seamless project onboarding. I thrive in environments that challenge me to innovate and improve processes, ultimately leading to successful project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Scrum Master

Florida Blue

Dec 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 2 months)

Aligned teams with product owners to define sprint goals, feature/user story descriptions, and acceptance criteria, ensuring accurate backlog grooming and delivery. Increased team velocity by 20% within 8 months through targeted coaching, effective facilitation of Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.

Agile Methodologies Scrum Kanban SAFe Jira Azure DevOps Rally Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Agile Metrics

Senior Scrum Master

TD Bank

Feb 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Coached two Scrum teams on Agile principles, facilitating sprint ceremonies and fostering effective communication between onshore and offshore teams. Collaborated with ARTs to identify and resolve defects that had been in the system for over two years, improving system quality and reducing technical debt.

Scrum Jira Technical Debt Reduction Workflow Optimization

Scrum Master

Johnson & Johnson

Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Prioritized team needs and well-being, ensuring transparency and alignment between team activities and organizational goals. Led Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives), improving team collaboration, transparency, and productivity.

Scrum Agile Practices Team Collaboration Sprint Planning Daily Standups Sprint Reviews Sprint Retrospectives Mentoring

Scrum Master

Frost Bank

Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Facilitated the transition from Waterfall to Agile, improving flexibility and transparency while reducing risk and improving stakeholder engagement. Coordinated the smooth deployment of software releases, managing user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensuring higher quality and greater stakeholder satisfaction.

Release Management User Acceptance Testing Requirement gathering Scrum Ceremonies Continuous Improvement

Project Coordinator

IBM

May 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Assisted in the development and maintenance of project schedules, timelines, and milestones, improving clarity and focus on deliverables. Coordinated communication between project teams, stakeholders, and external parties, ensuring seamless project execution.

Project Timelines Budget Management Resource Allocation Cost Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Buea

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied the fundamentals of computer science, including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Gained a strong foundation in software development and problem-solving.