Simplice Bougueng
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Scrum Master, business analyst with 10 years of extensive experience leading Agile teams and driving successful software development projects. Proven track record of facilitating collaboration, removing impediments, and fostering continuous improvement across multiple organizations. Seeking to leverage expertise in Agile methodologies to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BA/ Senior Scrum Master
Wells Fargo
02.2022 - Current
- Serve as the Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Mentor and coach team members on Agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget, utilizing Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles
- Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and senior leadership to prioritize backlog items, define project scope, and manage dependencies
- Identify and remove impediments to team progress, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of project deliverables
- Implement Agile metrics and KPIs to measure team performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospectives, root cause analysis, and action planning
- Effectively oversee multiple teams, portfolios, and programs, ensuring cohesive alignment across the entire organization
- Bridge strategic goals with operational execution by mapping dependencies and ensuring tasks align with business objectives
- Utilize advanced analytics and customizable reports to gain profound insights, facilitating informed, data-driven decision-making
- Achieve smooth integration with multiple Jira instances and other enterprise tools, fostering unified workflows across diverse teams and departments.
BA/ Scrum Master
Department of Agriculture- Department of Consumer Equitability
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and rituals, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
- Supported and empowered Agile teams to self-organize, make decisions, and continuously improve their processes
- Collaborated with product owners to groom the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and define acceptance criteria
- Managed stakeholder expectations and communicated project status updates, risks, and dependencies effectively
- Fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging teams to explore new ideas and technologies.
BA/ Scrum Master
Navistar
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Led Agile transformation initiatives, coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
- Implemented Agile tools and techniques to improve transparency, collaboration, and productivity across the organization
- Acted as a servant-leader, empowering teams to take ownership of their work and deliver value to customers.
BA/ Scrum Master
Assurant
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Guided Agile teams through the software development lifecycle, from project initiation to delivery and beyond
- Worked closely with product owners to define project goals, priorities, and success criteria
- Championed Agile values and principles, fostering a culture of continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation
- Facilitated team-building activities and workshops to improve collaboration, communication, and trust
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure continuous refinement of backlog which may include stories from multiple projects
- Serve as a liaison between the IT department and healthcare staff to facilitate communication and address technical issues promptly
- Manage implementation, optimization, and maintenance of electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and Meaningful Use requirements
- Discussed Test Cases and Test Plans to select Test Data for Software Quality Assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management -
University of Douala Cameroon
01.2008
Skills
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
- Agile Coaching and Facilitation
- Team Leadership and Empowerment
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Tools (Jira, Trello, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Communication and Collaboration
- Change Management and Transformation
- Servant Leadership and Servant Leadership
- ServiceNow
- Confluence
- Salesforce
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
BA/ Senior Scrum Master
Wells Fargo
02.2022 - Current
BA/ Scrum Master
Department of Agriculture- Department of Consumer Equitability
02.2020 - 01.2022
BA/ Scrum Master
Navistar
09.2015 - 01.2020
BA/ Scrum Master
Assurant
01.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science in Management -
University of Douala Cameroon
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