Njeri Nyamu

Scrum Master

2/2022 – Present

MwalimuPlus

• Improved team velocity by 35% by implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and facilitating the adoption of Agile practices across the development team
• Reduced the number of blockers by 50% and increased the team's ability to deliver high-quality features by introducing Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
• Improved team morale by 20% by leading team-building activities, fostering open communication and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Agile Coach

2/2020 – 2/2022

Mwalimu Plus

• Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers in delivering a complex software project, exceeding project goals and delivering the product 2 months ahead of schedule. Utilized Scrum methodology and consistently facilitated effective sprint planning and retrospective meetings to drive progress.
• Implemented a continuous improvement program, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a 50% reduction in rework.
• Successfully coached and mentored team members, resulting in a 50% increase in employee engagement and satisfaction.

Agile Scrum Project Manager

1/2018 – 2/2020

Chancery Wright

• Managed the delivery of a high-visibility, enterprise-level project, successfully delivering it within budget and on time.
• Successfully negotiated and managed project dependencies, resulting in a 20% reduction in project risk.
• Implemented an agile metrics program to measure and improve team performance, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
• Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
• Sprint Planning and Retrospective Meetings
• Continuous Improvement
• Software Development
• Negotiation and Risk Reduction
• Metrics Program Implementation
• Team Building
• Communication and Facilitation
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Budget Management
• Coaching and Mentorship
• Process Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Open Source Technologies

• Agile Project Management
• Actuarial Science