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Johnson Bamiyor JOHNSON

Summary

I am an experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. I am skilled in multiple Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and effective stakeholder management. I am highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines, proficient collaboration and teamwork skills. I am able to develop and maintain strong productive relationships all across board. I am also able to work within multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team. I possess excellent communication and as a serving leader, I am able to encourage and motivate the team at every milestone of the SDLC. I have excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artefacts (such as the definition of done, user stories, story points, and backlog refinement). I have also been part of an experienced, energetic and highly performing Agile organisation, who operate effectively within a complex and innovative stakeholder landscape and I support teams to evolve into high performing Agile teams. I also educate and coach Agile best practices while supporting teams in removing impediments and enabling teams to deliver business objectives. I ensure the voice of my teams are heard and understood. I generate and share reports on team performance, objectives and forecasts. I manage external product dependencies while mentoring and supporting other scrum masters. I possess significant experience working in a technical environment with cross functional teams and facilitates all scrum ceremonies impeccably while adapting them to meet organisational and team needs appropriately. I am able to communicate with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds and present content in a meaningful, clear and concise way. I have built high-performing cross-functional teams, who are motivated to perform consistently and to high standards, in a fun and creative environment. I ensure the product vision is clearly communicated and support my teams in identifying user stories. This is achieved by monitoring my team's progress, and identifying impediments to assess and resolve/remove, resulting in my teams operating successfully with efficiency and effectiveness. I work closely with development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Scrum Master

Enroute X Limited - Barclays UK (Client)
12.2022 - Current
  • Works with the Product Owner in backlog Refinement and the prioritization of story points for each sprint.
  • Coordinates all Scrum ceremonies which includes the daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, sprint review meetings, and sprint retrospective meetings.
  • Manages internal and external risk and dependencies and ensure timely deliverables for each iteration.
  • Manages the project’s scope and timeline and liaise with product managers and other scrum masters on the project.
  • Maintains the team burndown chart, and team metrics throughout the project life cycle.
  • Protects the development team from outside distractions, impediments or team conflicts and maintain focus on product backlog.
  • Coach team members in Agile Methodologies and Scrum Frameworks
  • Facilitates internal and external communication and effective collaboration.
  • Coordinates project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Proactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolve using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required, usually as a last resort)
  • Collaborates closely with the Product Owner on backlog grooming to keep product backlog relevant and prioritized, ensuring acceptance criteria are agreed upon and the stories meets the definition of ready.
  • Reports upwards effectively on Key Performance Indicators at a team and project level.
  • Helps build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it.
  • Effectively tracks team’s progress, including burn down, velocity and release forecasting.
  • Works with 2 delivery teams (Scrum), release management, business partners, and other parts of the organization

Scrum Master

Zenith Bank Plc
06.2018 - 11.2022
  • Focused primarily on training the teams to write good user stories, prioritize the work based on business value and handling of the tasks by the teams.
  • Facilitated all ceremonies including the daily scrum meetings, sprint planning meetings, sprint review meetings, and sprint retrospective meetings.
  • Worked closely with Product Owner in backlog refinement, ensuring clarity and prioritization of story cards for easier play by development team.
  • Helped manage risk and dependencies and assisting the team in constantly improving the quality of their deliveries and meeting the Definition of Done (DoD).
  • Maintained the burndown charts for tracking teams progress both iteratively and throughout the project life cycle.
  • Placed substantial efforts on team members role training, time-boxing and building cross-functional teams
  • Monitored Development Team activities during daily scrums and coached on the importance of updating the Jira board daily while also resolving/removing impediments.
  • Compiled list of actionable lessons from sprint retrospectives and implemented them for improving the quality of future sprints.
  • Worked closely with 2 Scrum Teams.

Agile Project Manager

Zenith Bank Plc
02.2014 - 05.2018
  • Executed projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Managed all aspects of the project including project scoping, resource assignment, project plan development, budget management, project tracking, monitoring, and reporting through the application of proven project management principles and methodologies.
  • Developed and maintained all project documentation (Project Plan, Issue and Action Logs, Risk Management, Communication Plan, Status Reports, Post Implementation Reviews, etc.)
  • Developed and maintain IT project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  • Identified and manage project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as necessary.
  • Managed project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, in accordance with project requirements and budget.
  • Communicated project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders and project team members in a clear and concise manner.
  • Conducted project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and to inform future projects.
  • Supported the development and delivery of communication tactics to support the success of various corporate initiatives.
  • Facilitated the completion of post-project reviews, delivering key insights and lessons learned to project leads, subject matter experts, and sponsors.

Business Development Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
09.2009 - 02.2014
  • Delivery of excellent customer service and prompt resolution of customers’ enquiries.
  • Account opening for customers in line with their specific needs and CBN regulations.
  • Business development officer to new and existing customers.
  • Increasing brand awareness by identifying and informing potential and existing customers about the bank’s products.
  • Assisting customers align finances with long term goals by prioritizing investment decisions over spending (Financial Planning).
  • Assisting customers with their cash flow management to ensure cash is put to optimal use.
  • Assisting customers in understanding their finances - savings, spending and investing so as to optimize their financial goals and objectives (Financial Analysis).
  • Helping customers maximize their returns on investments by advising them on financial market trends.
  • Provision of support and on-the-job training for new employees in the department.
  • Processing of inward and outbound clearing cheques.
  • Processing of e-payment transactions.
  • Daily reconciliation of electronic transactions, web payments and branch general ledger accounts.
  • Initiating and processing all local and international funds transfer requests.
  • Fixed asset management.

Education

PSM 1 -

Scrum.org
06.2023 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin
Nigeria
02.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

  • Agile Frameworks - Scrum, Kanban, Lean
  • Atlassian Suite - Jira, Confluence
  • MS Office Suite
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
    Methodologies
  • Traditional, Agile (Scrum) Hybrid
  • Open and Clear Communication
  • Effective Decision Making and Negotiation Skills
  • Excellent Presentation Skills
  • Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Training and Personal development

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

PSM 1 -

Scrum.org
06.2023 -

Scrum Master

Enroute X Limited - Barclays UK (Client)
12.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

Zenith Bank Plc
06.2018 - 11.2022

Agile Project Manager

Zenith Bank Plc
02.2014 - 05.2018

Business Development Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
09.2009 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin
02.2004 - 06.2008
Johnson Bamiyor JOHNSON