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samuel Adekeye

@samueladekeye

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Certified Scrum Master with expertise in Agile methodologies and team coaching.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

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

I am a certified Scrum Master with over 5 years of experience leading Agile teams and driving digital transformation. My expertise lies in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices. I am adept at guiding teams through Scaled Agile practices, fostering collaboration, and removing impediments to ensure successful product delivery.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong communication skills and a deep understanding of stakeholder management and risk mitigation. My experience includes working in cross-functional and cross-regional environments, where I have successfully coached teams to self-organize and continuously improve their performance. I take pride in my ability to establish transparent communication channels, manage cross-team dependencies, and provide visibility into Agile teams' progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Scrum Master | Agile Lead

Current

Sterling Bank PLC

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a Senior Scrum Master at Sterling Bank, I lead Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile and Scaled Agile best practices. I coach teams to self-organize, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and manage cross-team dependencies while collaborating with Product Owners to refine backlogs and prioritize features.

Scrum SAFe Agile Coach Facilitation Risk Management Jira Confluence Continuous Improvement

Scrum Master | Project Manager

Access Bank PLC

Jan 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 3 months)

In my role as Scrum Master at Access Bank, I led Agile teams in delivering digital transformation projects. I facilitated Agile events, resolved team impediments, and coached teams on Scrum best practices, significantly increasing productivity and Agile maturity.

Scrum SAFe Stakeholder Management Risk Mitigation Continuous Improvement Backlog Management Digital Transformation

Business Analyst | Product Owner

Access Bank PLC

Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)

As a Business Analyst at Access Bank, I collaborated with Agile teams to define user stories and manage backlogs for digital banking products. I ensured alignment between Agile teams and business goals, facilitating effective communication with stakeholders.

Agile Methodologies Backlog Management Digital Banking Scrum Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Quantic School of Business & Technology

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2021 - 2023

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focusing on business strategies, leadership, and management principles to drive organizational success.

University of Ilorin

Bachelor of Science, Political Science

2011 - 2015

Earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Political Science, studying political theory, governance, and public policy, which provided a strong foundation for understanding organizational dynamics.