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Samuel Nelson

@samuelnelson1

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Experienced Agile Delivery Leader with a focus on team transformation.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters team collaboration and innovation, with opportunities for growth.

I am an experienced Agile Delivery Leader and Transformation Coach with over 10 years of proven success in product delivery across various industries, including Banking, Automobile, Travel & Hospitality, and Telecommunications. My expertise lies in utilizing Agile and Scrum principles to foster self-organized teams that consistently deliver value to customers. I have a track record of leading Agile teams in both Scrum and SAFe environments, driving significant improvements in team efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented real-time data analytics to track sprint velocity, resulting in a 45% increase in team efficiency. My initiatives have not only automated project metric collection, reducing manual efforts by 70%, but also improved stakeholder satisfaction by 40% through continuous feedback and adaptation. I am passionate about coaching teams to embrace Agile methodologies, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Scrum Master

Eurofunk

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)

Led two Agile Teams in a SAFe environment, successfully delivering software feature upgrades for customer mobile applications. Enhanced team collaboration and implemented real-time data analytics to improve efficiency by 45%.

Agile Scrum SAFe Team Collaboration Data Analytics Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement Software Development Project Management Coaching

Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Sabre

Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Managed transformation from waterfall to Agile methodologies, leading Scrum teams to deliver web-based solutions. Improved lead time by 25% and facilitated numerous PI Planning sessions.

Scrum Kanban Lean PI Planning Team Management Stakeholder Engagement Coaching Project Management Continuous Improvement

Project Manager

HCL Technologies

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)

Established an Agile Development Project for a banking client, conducting all Scrum ceremonies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Agile Development Scrum Stakeholder Management Risk Management Project Management Communication Team Coordination Continuous Improvement Release Management

Deputy Manager

Capgemini

Mar 2014 - Jan 2019 (4 years 10 months)

Drove transformation from Waterfall to Agile for a banking customer, managing multiple maintenance projects and conducting Agile workshops for leadership teams.

Scrum Project Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Continuous Improvement Risk Management Communication Coaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Madras

Master of Science, Information Technology

2002 - 2004

Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology, focusing on advanced computing concepts and methodologies. Developed skills in software development, project management, and agile methodologies.