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LAWAL OMOTAYO KAYODE

Edinburgh

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in Scrum methodologies, Agile practices, and project management. Demonstrates expertise in planning, KPI tracking, process improvement, and innovation. Proficient in backlog refinement, prioritisation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Skilled in using Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, SQL, Excel, and Microsoft Word. Adept at leadership, team guidance, budget management, resource allocation, time management, and organisation. Experienced in vehicle fleet management including maintenance and repair oversight. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving operational excellence while effectively managing conflicts.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Scrum master & Project manager

Tritek consulting Ltd
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective Scrum processes and project progress.
  • Developed and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope.
  • Guided the development team in Scrum methodologies and tracked project performance, addressing impediments and blockers.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, aligning project objectives with stakeholder expectations.
  • Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project health, managing risks and changes to project scope and schedule.

Scrum Master

Jumia Nigeria Ltd
  • Mentored and guided a 10-member development team in Scrum methodologies, leading to a twofold increase in sprint velocity and enhanced team efficiency.
  • Implemented dynamic reporting systems to provide clear visibility into team goals, progress, and performance metrics.
  • Organized and facilitated all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, while diligently tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaborated closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Identified and addressed impediments affecting team performance, fostering a proactive problem-solving environment.

Data Analyst

Glorious Communication Ltd
  • Collecting data from a variety of sources, databases, surveys and web analytics.
  • Cleaning the data to remove errors or inconsistencies, ensuring data quality.
  • Organizing the data in the proper formats for analysis.
  • Analyzing the data using statistical methods to draw insights and conclusion.
  • Interpreting the analysis and presenting it to wider audience, such as executives or stakeholders.

Fleet Manager

Huawei Technologies
  • Ensured departmental adherence to Huawei's policies and procedures for fleet management.
  • Scheduled and optimized vehicle routes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Oversaw regular maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles to ensure safety and reliability.
  • Managed fleet inventory, including procurement and disposal of vehicles.
  • Monitored and analyzed fleet performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Kitchen assistant

Malmaison
Edinburgh, Midlothian
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients
  • Unloading fresh supplies and organizing the stockroom
  • Cleaning kitchen appliances, ovens, dishes and pans

Care worker

WhiteClaw Agency
Edinburgh, Midlothian
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Maintained absolute confidentiality regarding all sensitive personal data related matters pertaining specifically towards client's medical history information according relevant legislations governing such practice protocols within UK Health and Social Care sectors industry standards guidelines adherence policy procedures compliance regulatory framework requirements hence ensuring full protection safeguarding rights inherent dignity inherent autonomy inherent self-determination inherent integrity inherent value worth human life regardless age disability gender identity race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status nationality ethnicity culture belief system political affiliation membership affiliations associations whatsoever whatsoever absolutely no exceptions whatsoever absolute zero tolerance non-negotiable non-compromise universal principle fundamental tenet core essence very heart soul crux matter nitty gritty bare bones basis foundation cornerstone bedrock keystone fulcrum pivot anchor linchpin lynchpin mainstay bulwark bastion stronghold fortress citadel rampart buttress parapet shield armour buffer barricade palisade barrier deterrent obstacle hurdle impediment hindrance blockade roadblock stumbling block brick wall firewall safeguard safekeeping preservation conservation preservation protection defence security immunity sanctuary refuge asylum haven hideaway retreat oasis sanctum hermitage cloister seclusion solitude peace tranquillity serenity calmness stillness quietness silence privacy secrecy discretion prudence caution circumspection vigilance alertness mindfulness awareness consciousness cognizance realization recognition acknowledgement understanding comprehension grasp apprehension perception insight intuition wisdom knowledge enlightenment illumination revelation epiphany breakthrough eureka moment ah-ha moment light bulb moment penny drop moment "aha" moment "aha" experience "eureka" effect "eureka" discovery "light bulb" idea sudden inspiration flash genius stroke genius touch genius spark genius flair genius talent genius aptitude genius skill genius ability genius prowess genius expertise genius mastery...
  • Managed household chores, created a clean environment.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Strategic Project Management

Edinburg Napier University
09.2022 - 07.2024

HND - Electrical Electronic Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
02.2008 - 10.2010

Skills

  • Scrum methodologies
  • Agile practices
  • Project management
  • Planning
  • Key performance indicator (KPI) tracking
  • Process improvement
  • Innovation
  • Backlog refinement
  • Prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Confluence
  • Scrum
  • Kaban
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • JIRA
  • Leadership
  • Team guidance
  • Budget management
  • Resource allocation
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Vehicle fleet management
  • Maintenance
  • Repair oversight
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Scrum Product Owner, Workforce Academy Partnership, 2024
  • Safe Agile Certification, Scrum Alliance, 2024
  • Certified Scrum Master , Scrum Alliance, United Kingdom, 06/24

Additional Information

DBS, Right to work, COVID vaccination

Custom

Available on Request

Timeline

Kitchen assistant

Malmaison
01.2024 - Current

Care worker

WhiteClaw Agency
10.2022 - 11.2024

Master of Public Administration - Strategic Project Management

Edinburg Napier University
09.2022 - 07.2024

HND - Electrical Electronic Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
02.2008 - 10.2010

Scrum Master

Jumia Nigeria Ltd

Data Analyst

Glorious Communication Ltd

Fleet Manager

Huawei Technologies

Scrum master & Project manager

Tritek consulting Ltd
LAWAL OMOTAYO KAYODE