Sunday Sodeko
Rotherham
Summary
Experienced scrum master with a track record of understanding and building complex systems. Excited to continue expanding my skillset by working with cross-functional teams, focusing on removing impediments from teams and delivering customer-centric products and features. I am committed to ensuring that teams work in accordance with established rules, value, processes and best practice. Adept in fostering an environment conducive to productivity and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Fussy Group
07.2022 - Current
- I facilitated development of an healthcare application enabling professionals to dynamically pick shifts, reducing agency expenses
- This transition from traditional phone availability requests resulted in a 30% decrease in operational cost
- Successfully transitioned company team from traditional development methods to Agile/Scrum, resulting in improved productivity and stakeholder satisfaction
- I conduct training sessions on Scrum practices and principles for team members and stakeholders
- I facilitate effective communication between development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and information exchange
- Implemented and customized Jira and Confluence to support agile processes and enhance team collaboration
- I actively participate in Agile community, staying updated on industry best practices, and incorporate them into team's workflow
- Currently guiding my team through a major product release, aiming to achieve 98% customer satisfaction rating.
Scrum Master
JOTNA Nigeria LTD
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Facilitated the implementation of a procurement and inventory application as the Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices and fostering effective communication among the development team, product owner, and stakeholders
- Led three cross-functional Agile teams, improving overall team velocity by 30% within the first six months
- I facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Collaborated with Product Owners to prioritize and manage product backlogs, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-market
- Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies across the organization, resulting in a 25% improvement in project delivery times
- Introduced and coached Agile practices, leading to a 15% increase in team collaboration and communication
- Implemented and managed Jira/Confluence for project tracking, resulting in a 40% increase in team efficiency
- Conducted Agile training sessions for 20+ team members, enhancing overall team understanding and commitment to Agile principles
- Successfully guided a team through a major product release, achieving a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
Project Manager
ONEBRICK Investment Limited
02.2014 - 08.2016
- I collaborated with the senior project manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget
- Assisted in designing project plans, including scope, timing, and resource requirements
- Coordinated with various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure effective communication and project progress
- Managed procurement processes such as getting estimates, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
- Assisted in the development and continual assessment of project budgets, including expense tracking and cost-effectiveness
- Prepared comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and change orders was created and maintained and presented to senior management
- Assisted in the identification and mitigation of project risks in order to avoid potential problems and delays
- Facilitated regular team meetings to ensure all project team members aligned with project goals and timelines.
Education
MSc International Business Management -
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, SHF01.2022
Bachelor of Art (BA) Business Administration -
Near East University
Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus02.2014
Skills
- Scrum and Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Communication
- Jira/Miro/Confluence
- Requirement Gathering
- Risk Management
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Product Management
- Agile Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master SCM
- Prince2 foundation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Scrum Master
Fussy Group
07.2022 - Current
Scrum Master
JOTNA Nigeria LTD
08.2016 - 09.2021
Project Manager
ONEBRICK Investment Limited
02.2014 - 08.2016
MSc International Business Management -
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Art (BA) Business Administration -
Near East University
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