SIMON AGBOR
@simonagbor
Certified Agile Coach and Senior Scrum Master with proven leadership skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Certified Agile Coach and Senior Scrum Master with over 8 years of experience in leading Agile transformations and managing complex projects. My expertise lies in driving the implementation of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, which has enabled me to foster high-performance teams and deliver significant business value. At Humana, I successfully led Agile transformations across multiple domains, resulting in a remarkable 25% improvement in team efficiency and value delivery.
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to facilitating ART ceremonies, including PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across teams. My strategic guidance in Agile principles has not only improved team autonomy and productivity but also enhanced decision-making processes. I take pride in coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth within teams, ultimately leading to successful project deliveries on time and within budget.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master
Humana
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Led multiple cross-functional teams in Agile transformations across various systems, significantly improving team efficiency and collaboration. Spearheaded Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, ensuring alignment across the Agile Release Train (ART) with clear objectives and continuous value delivery.
Senior Scrum Master
Bank of America
Oct 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Led multiple cross-functional teams in Agile transformations across various systems, significantly improving team efficiency and collaboration. Managed and facilitated all Program-level events, including Backlog Refinement, ART Sync, System Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives.
Lead Scrum Master
Wells Fargo
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 (11 months)
Led Scrum and Kanban teams in the successful implementation of critical Data Migration and IAM projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and on-time completion. Facilitated PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with business goals.
Lead Scrum Master
GreenSky
Jul 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Facilitated successful implementation of Scrum practices for multiple teams working on high-priority financial technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Coached and mentored Scrum teams and leadership on Agile best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in sprint velocity.
Agile Coach
LendingClub
Mar 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Coached teams and leadership on Agile methodologies, focusing on delivering value to customers while ensuring alignment with business goals. Facilitated the Scrum of Scrums and coached Scrum Masters on scaling Scrum practices across teams.
Senior Scrum Master
Halliburton
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Led Agile transformations for multiple project teams, helping them transition from Waterfall to Scrum, resulting in improved delivery speed and product quality. Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Senior Scrum Master
Global Resources LLC
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Led workshops and training sessions to improve team performance, predictability, and quality, resulting in a significant increase in project success rates. Facilitated the implementation of Scrum rituals, increasing visibility and transparency within the teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Touro College and University System
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration degree, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. This program enhanced my leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and software development. This degree provided a strong technical base for my career.
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