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Ralph Michelot

@ralphmichelot

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Experienced Senior Scrum Master driving Agile transformation and team success.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values Agile practices, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated Senior Scrum Master with extensive experience in facilitating Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project success. My journey in Agile began with a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, which has driven my career in various healthcare and technology organizations. I have successfully implemented SAFe practices, enhancing delivery speed and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in mentoring Scrum teams, guiding them through the adoption of Agile principles, and optimizing resource allocation. My leadership style emphasizes servant leadership and stakeholder management, which has led to improved team dynamics and project outcomes. I am committed to driving efficiency and value delivery, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to maintain transparency and track progress effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Scrum Master

Current

Launch Consulting

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Facilitated SAFe ceremonies and guided Agile teams in adopting DevOps practices and scaled agile methodologies. Coached Scrum teams on Agile principles, driving self-organization and continuous improvement while leading impediment removal and optimizing resource allocation.

SAFe Scrum DevOps Agile Coach PI Planning Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement

Senior Scrum Master

HealthEC

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)

Led multiple Scrum teams in Population Health, mentoring various roles and playing a key part in product backlog refinement to align with business goals. Drove continuous improvement through Sprint Retrospectives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance transparency and decision-making.

Scrum Sprint Retrospectives Team Leadership Jira

Agile Scrum Master

Signify Health

May 2017 - Oct 2020 (3 years 5 months)

Led Agile transformation in a SAFe environment, implementing agile practices that increased delivery speed by 30%. Managed the Scrum process, ensuring focus on business priorities and effective project timeline management using Jira and Confluence for tracking.

SAFe Scrum Jira Confluence Project Management Sprint Tracking

Clinical HIT-Implementation/ Scrum Master

Sandata Technologies

Feb 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Led teams transitioning from Waterfall to Agile/Scrum, facilitating the adoption of new processes and frameworks. Conducted all Scrum ceremonies and worked with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process inefficiencies, improving team efficiency.

Process Improvement Performance Metrics Clinical HIT

System Educator / Business Process Architect

CenterLight Health Care

Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Facilitated the training and implementation of the Cerner EMR system across the organization, ensuring successful adoption through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Partnered with stakeholders and product teams to define user stories and requirements, delivering the EMR system effectively.

Cerner Requirements Gathering Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

City University of New York, Queens College

Master of Arts, Sociology, Applied Social Research

Explored advanced sociological theories and applied social research methods. Gained expertise in applying social science principles to analyze and solve real-world problems.

Long Island University, CW Post Campus

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Studied human behavior and mental processes, covering various subfields of psychology. Developed a foundational understanding of psychological principles and research methodologies.

State University of New York, Downstate Health Sciences University

Master of Science, Medical Informatics

Focused on the application of information technology within the healthcare sector. Studied the management and analysis of medical data to improve patient care and health outcomes.