Joseph A.

Background

About Joseph A.

I am a Scrum Master Agile Practitioner innovative results-driven servant leader, in technology with a proven project success track record. Problem solver and mentor with a passion for technology grasping big picture conceptualizations and atomic details for robust implementations. Acknowledged for program and process development to improve efficiency, profitability, competitive positioning, and overall CSM operations across all levels of the organization. Experience with various SDLCs like Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Iterative, and SCRUM methodologies for project delivery. Proficient in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions, and troubleshooting complex information systems management. Self-motivated, result-oriented, and focused on people ethics, I always strive to work in a professional and challenging environment where I can effectively utilize and further develop my analytical, communication skills, and technical skills. I am a self-motivated and highly organized individual, who can work in a team or alone using my own initiative. My mission is to always position myself with purpose-driven companies open to progressive strategies in performance transformation and change management. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: • Assess Scrum Maturity of teams and the organization and coach teams to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable • Scrum as an asset; strong knowledge of all the concepts: tasks, backlog tracking, burn-down metrics, velocity, user stories • Bringing forth the ability to determine product specifications, production timelines, and in-depth plans for product development. • Experienced in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and excellent knowledge of several Agile frameworks like SCRUM & Kanban. • A background in retail financial services and a proven ability to quickly understand the business strategy and objectives • Ability to set clear performance standards, and hold team members accountable, while keeping the team engaged and on task. • Committed team player with excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills. • Ability to direct, and monitor the strategy, work with engineers, and external & internal stakeholder partners and maintain the technical roadmap of the products. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and assisting Product Owner in writing user stories, prioritizing Product Backlog Items (PBI), and facilitating meetings between the Scrum team, and product Owner.