Odera Otaru

Odera Otaru Lagos, Nigeria --https:/www.linkedin.com/in/odera -otaru Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing highquality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills with proficiency in communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows. Your organization will be making the best choice in having me as an addition to the team in the capacity of a Scrum Master as I am well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders, I possess strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities and I am skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Skills SCRUM MASTER  Scrum Framework Expertise  Agile Coaching/Best Practices  Agile Management Tools  Kanban Knowledge  User Story Creation  Retrospective Analysis TECH SAVVY  Technical Understanding  Front-end web development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript.  Linux system administrator.  Splunk Enterprise certified admin.  Systems and software programs. COMMUNICATION  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fine attention to detail.  Presentation Skills  Public Speaking  Active Listening INTERPERSONAL SKILLS  Empathy and Emotional Intelligence  Team Building  Customer Interaction  Relationship Building  Stakeholder Negotiations Experience JAN 2020 TO DATE Scrum Master / CapacityBay, Largo, MD  Transitioned teams from waterfall to Scrum and Kanban  Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels. Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries. Collaborated with the Product Owner in defining the product goal & roadmap.              Collaborated with the Product Owner to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals and the effective management of Features, Epics, Stories and Prioritization. Used Agile Management Tools (JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Ideaboardz, User Story Map, Dependency Mapper) to facilitate and track the daily scrum, capacity planning, Skill Matrix workshops, Agile maturity, risk register, remote collaboration and fun retrospectives. JIRA admin activities for teams (created and customized boards, workflows, filters, dashboards, reports using JQL) for better task tracking and transparency within the team. Ensured INVEST criteria is met for all the user stories and the DEEP criteria met to manage the product backlog. Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization. Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement. Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects' lifecycles. Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly. Facilitated sessions with the Development Team to complete T-shirt sizing estimation of user stories. Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members. NOV 2017 – DEC 2019 Front-End Web Developer / Eusomic Nig Ltd       2 Assembled and addressed technical and design requirements, integrating user-facing and frontend elements to maintain web presence effectiveness. Coded using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms. Guided customers on project stages and iterations with input on best practices, user needs and technology capabilities. Assisted back end developers with troubleshooting and problem solving. Contributed to projects within Scrum project management environments. Tested web-based product functionality and delivered iterations to customer. FEB 2017 – NOV 2017 Project Coordinator / moov.com.ng (NYSC)        Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives. Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains. Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives. Developed strong relationships with key clientele, leading to increased repeat business and referrals. Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines. Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference. Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle. Education JUNE 2016 BSc Computer Information System Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria JULY 2009 High School – WAEC Certificate Caleb International College, Lagos Certifications PSM I – In view. Leadership  3 GIRLS IN TECH NIGERIA: Successfully co-started a non-profit organization aimed at empowering girls in Nigeria with relevant computer literacy and tech skills. In my spare time, I also teach some programming languages voluntarily for the sole purpose of equipping them with necessary skills to survive the tech-inclined future.