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Phil Borrell

@philborrell

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Experienced Scrum Master and Delivery Manager driving Agile transformations.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead Agile transformations and foster team collaboration.

I am a Scrum Master and Delivery Manager with over 10 years of experience in driving successful Agile transformations across diverse industries, including SaaS, finance, retail, insurance, and the charity sector. My proven ability to scale Agile methodologies across large organizations, with teams of 500+ members, has consistently resulted in improved team performance by over 15%. I live and breathe Agile, and I am passionate about fostering collaborative environments that deliver high-quality results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented Agile processes and frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban, and have extensive experience in Jira and Confluence administration. My work as an Agile Consultant at Euroclear involved creating a new Kanban process that significantly reduced lead times and improved team morale. I have also coached and mentored junior Scrum Masters and Product Owners, ensuring that Agile best practices are adhered to and that teams are empowered to succeed.

I am dedicated to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, and I thrive in environments where I can drive change and enhance productivity. My goal is to contribute to an organization that values Agile principles and is committed to delivering exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Agile Consultant

Euroclear

Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Created a new Kanban process for GTS teams, transitioning 42 Scrum teams to Kanban, resulting in a 15% reduction in lead time and improved team morale. Developed training for Scrum Masters and implemented a Kanban process within ServiceNow.

Kanban Scrum ServiceNow Jira Confluence Change Management Leadership

Jira Consultant

Toyota Connected Experience

Nov 2020 - May 2021 (6 months)

Transitioned ITSM teams to Jira and integrated it with ServiceNow. Provided Agile best practices and enhanced visibility through a third-party interface, ensuring robust security in Jira and Confluence.

Jira Confluence ITSM Agile Practices Integration Security Project Management Team Collaboration

Jira Consultant & Scrum Master

Allianz

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)

Administered Jira and served as a volunteer Scrum Master, supporting cross-functional teams. Mentored junior Scrum Masters and implemented SAFe processes.

Jira Scrum SAFe Mentoring Workflow Automation Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management

Agile Coach

Xceptor

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)

Transformed the Technical Implementation department to Agile, increasing productivity and clarity. Championed knowledge sharing and built a new Azure DevOps process.

Team Transformation Productivity Azure DevOps Knowledge Sharing Change Management Scrum Leadership

Agile Coach

Origami Energy

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019 (5 months)

Evaluated and improved Agile processes, collaborating with the CTO to implement a new Agile framework. Served as Scrum Master for engineering teams and drove prioritization of work.

Agile Evaluation Process Improvement Scrum Team Leadership Prioritization Collaboration Change Management

Agile Coach

The Racing Post

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)

Coached Scrum Teams to address maturity issues and developed an Agile maturity framework. Established new Jira projects and workflows to enhance team collaboration.

Scrum Jira Workflows Team Collaboration Process Improvement Leadership

Agile Coach / Lean Delivery Agent

Awin

Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Led delivery for engineering teams, instilling Lean principles and facilitating Agile transitions. Supported scalability planning and knowledge sharing at the director level.

Agile Delivery Facilitation Scalability Knowledge Sharing Leadership Change Management

Scrum Master

Comic Relief

Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 (4 months)

Refined Scrum processes for engineering teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and supporting Product Owners with backlog management and stakeholder expectations.

Scrum Facilitation Backlog Management Stakeholder Management Leadership Collaboration

Scrum Master

Avantia

Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 (9 months)

Supported an engineering team in refining Scrum skills, facilitating ceremonies, and introducing Scrum metrics while collaborating closely with executive leadership.

Scrum Metrics Collaboration Leadership Agile Practices