Collins Okocha
Liverpool,NSW
Summary
A results-oriented, adaptable professional with a strong track record in Infrastructure Project Management and Agile Coaching across diverse sectors including Banking, Financial, Insurance, Mortgage, and Health. Proficient in delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering stakeholder relationships and ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies. Skilled in Microsoft Cloud projects with a focus on efficiency and process improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant/BA & Scrum Master
Eighty20 Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded process optimization initiatives, resulting in 20% increase in efficiency
- Led cross-functional team in implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in 15% reduction in project cycle time
- Successfully resolved 95% of requirements issues by closely collaborating with business teams and converting them into functional backlog using JIRA
- Conducted JIRA training sessions, enhancing team proficiency and accelerating project delivery.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
BA/Scrum Master
Belcastro Dance Academy
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Implemented Agile-based SDLC, onboarding and managing team of 14 developers, resulting in 20% increase in productivity
- Facilitated daily standups and backlog grooming sessions, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and timely resolution of issues
- Reduced support requests by 14% through the implementation of transparent agile tracking systems
- Provided emergency support, ensuring high system availability and data integrity.
BA/Scrum Master
Unisson
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed Agile-based SDLC, resulting in a 50% increase in daily active users within one year
- Managed business risk and implemented strategic solutions, contributing to the organization's growth
- Achieved a 99% success rate in meeting sprint goals by identifying and removing impediments
- Provided JIRA and Confluence training to development teams, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
Scrum Master
Paramount Care
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Mentored team members on Scrum processes, resulting in a 25% improvement in efficiency
- Implemented innovative processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in production times
- Monitored scrum processes and facilitated team meetings, ensuring adherence to Agile principles
- Analyzed team metrics and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
Business Analyst/SAFe Scrum Master
Yandex
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Formulated business stories and epics, facilitating the delivery of high-quality products
- Coached teams on Agile guidelines, resulting in improved collaboration and accountability
- Managed JIRA and Confluence for the program, enhancing transparency and communication
- Tracked team velocity and sprint progress, providing timely status reports and dashboards.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - IMT in Economics
Volgograd State Technical University
Russia06.2017
Diploma of Community Service -
National Business Academy
Melbourne, VIC09.2020
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Master
- JIRA & Confluence
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Cloud
- SQL
- Python
- Problem-Solving
- Client Relationships
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- SAFe SASM
Personal Information
Title: Scrum Master/Agile Coach
Timeline
Consultant/BA & Scrum Master
Eighty20 Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2024
BA/Scrum Master
Belcastro Dance Academy
11.2021 - 04.2022
BA/Scrum Master
Unisson
10.2020 - 10.2021
Scrum Master
Paramount Care
10.2019 - 09.2020
Business Analyst/SAFe Scrum Master
Yandex
05.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - IMT in Economics
Volgograd State Technical University
Diploma of Community Service -
National Business Academy
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