Israel B.
Scrum Master

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Amazon Aws

Jira

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Bio

A specialist in Agile practices and remote team management with over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. Expert in leading complex projects, having successfully managed over 30 initiatives in the past decade.

Senior Scrum Master
6/1/2022 - 8/1/2022

Led a series of training sessions aimed at adopting an agile culture for a company based in Portugal. Developed proficiency in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Demonstrated expertise in collaborative project management tools such as Jira and Trello. Utilized frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) for scaling agile practices across larger teams. Showcased advanced skills in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings. Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab. Conducted in-depth training on user story creation, estimation techniques, and task breakdown. Delivered significant improvements in team productivity and product delivery timelines through effective agile coaching and mentorship.
Agile Coach/Scrum Master
8/1/2021 - Present

Trained and implemented agile practices for two clients in the USA. Oversaw the daily operations of two fully remote teams, comprising 24 members across Latin America, working on two distinct projects. Implemented Scrum ceremonies, artifacts, metrics, and processes. Provided internal coaching and mentoring across various company departments.
Product Owner/Scrum Master/Agile Coach
6/1/2020 - 3/1/2021

Led the backlog management and implemented agile methodologies in a Pricing and Liquidity project for a major bank. Designed a modular system capable of integrating financial product components and calculating the pricing and liquidity of products and funds. Coached and mentored both client and internal teams in adopting agile practices, with a focus on the Scrum framework. Provided mentorship in an English language improvement program, fostering a learning community within the organization.
Corporate Agile Coach
2/1/2020 - 6/1/2020

Implemented and maintained Scrum practices in three simultaneous Magento e-commerce tool deployment projects. Facilitated ceremonies, created artifacts, and presented metrics, achieving 0% carryover and 100% value delivery in projects. Coached and mentored internal teams in the adoption of agile practices, with a focus on the Scrum framework. Developed technical expertise in Magento, enhanced skills in agile methodologies, and demonstrated proficiency in project management and team facilitation.
Project Manager/Agile Coach
7/1/2018 - 2/1/2020

Coordinated 36 individuals across six teams situated in Latin America, servicing the firm's two largest accounts. Created and mentored the company's English mentoring program, and initiated the In All Media Community Program, which enhanced professional engagement within remote teams. Served as an Agile Practices coach, training approximately 80 professionals in Scrum, resulting in a 28% initial speed increase within three weeks and an average of 2% per Sprint thereafter, achieved without additional staff.
SCRUM MASTER
10/1/2017 - 7/1/2018

Served as Scrum Master for the E-Commerce project, managing cross-functional teams from different countries, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration through daily Scrum ceremonies conducted entirely in English. Excelled in the role of Agile Coach, designing and implementing a new SDLC model for company-wide adoption, which included the creation of an extensive Asset Catalog and providing coaching to Coordinators. Oversaw the installation, configuration, and user training of Jira, optimizing project management and workflow processes.
Senior Governance Specialist
6/1/2015 - 9/1/2017

Managed the LATAM Governance project for a major financial institution, overseeing seven agile teams across multiple LATAM countries. Created and implemented the Latam Digital Accelerator processes. Coordinated tasks for a global system integration project in Custody, involving the creation of a Custody system integration engine for seamless message exchange between clearings and clients. Directed an international development team based in Spain, with quarterly on-site visits for effective management.