Aderemi Badru

Dedicated and seasoned Scrum Master with a proven track record in driving successful Agile transformations and delivering high-impact projects. Adept at implementing Scrum and SAFe frameworks to enhance team efficiency, collaboration, and project delivery. Experienced in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with Product Owners, and coaching teams to embrace Agile principles. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mitigate project risks, and optimize workflows. Proven success in backlog management, resulting in streamlined processes and improved project outcomes. Seeking to bring expertise in Agile methodologies, strong leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement to a dynamic project management role
 

A dedicated, passionate, and ordained servant leader with over two decades of experience as a church pastor, chaplain, church planter, scrum master and campus outreach minister internationally. As a trained, ordained, and licensed minister of the Gospel, I have trained leaders, develop people through preaching, teaching, facilitate worship services, organized events, empowered people, provide counseling services, provide clinical pastoral ministry, performed ecclesiastical and sacramental duties. I have overseen teams, churches, led new church planting projects. I am effective and efficient in using various software applications to track the progress of my teams and church projects. I consider myself a team builder, a leader, a problem solver with conflict resolution skills and an expert at risk mitigation. I have also facilitated and supervised community outreaches.

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER                                                                             01/2020 - CURRENT

BMATEXAS                                                                                                                                            HOUSTON, TX

·    Led a successful Agile transformation effort, implementing Scrum and SAFe frameworks across multiple teams, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery cycle time and a 15% increase in team velocity.

·    Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives, fostering open communication and collaboration among team members, resulting in improved efficiency and delivery.

·    Served as a key driver in scaling Agile from team level to enterprise level, establishing collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, and becoming a strategic partner in organizational road mapping, structuring, and achieving increased ROI.

·    Mentored and coached team members in Agile principles and practices, driving a culture of continuous learning and self-organization. Developed and coached team members to advance their skills and careers, contributing to increased team maturity.

·    Introduced and promoted Agile best practices, including user story mapping, backlog grooming, and sprint goal definition, resulting in improved team efficiency and productivity. Implemented effective risk management strategies, resolving conflicts and minimizing disruptions to ensure smooth project execution.

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER                                                                                  03/2016 - 06/2019

NAMB                                                                                                                                                BALTIMORE, MD

·    Spearheaded the organization's Agile adoption, successfully transitioning two development teams to Scrum, resulting in heightened project visibility and a notable boost in customer satisfaction.

·    Guided teams in refining and implementing Agile processes, leading to a remarkable 25% increase in on-time project deliveries and an impressive 30% reduction in defects.

·    Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria, ensuring a seamless alignment between development efforts and overarching business goals.

·    Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of shared ownership and accountability, and conducting regular retrospective sessions resulting in a noteworthy 20% increase in team morale.

·    Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of projects, meticulously adhering to Agile methodologies and best practices, while actively managing project timelines, resources, and proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues.

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER/PROJECT MANAGER, PMO                                                                         12/2008 - 06/2015

NBC

·    Spearheaded successful Agile transformation initiatives, implementing Scrum and SAFe frameworks across multiple teams. Resulted in a 20% reduction in delivery cycle time and a 15% increase in team velocity, enhancing overall project efficiency.

·    Facilitated key Scrum ceremonies, fostering open communication and continuous improvement. Implemented cross-team collaboration strategies, ensuring alignment and synergy across multiple projects, leading to improved collaboration and project outcomes.

·    Collaborated closely with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog, aligning it with project objectives and customer needs. Implemented effective backlog management practices, resulting in well-defined user stories and streamlined project delivery.

·    Mentored and coached team members in Agile principles and practices, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and self-organization. Empowered teams to embrace Agile best practices, contributing to a more adaptive and high-performing work environment.

·    Managed impediments and escalated issues promptly, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing disruptions to team productivity. Monitored project progress, identified bottlenecks, and implemented corrective actions as necessary, contributing to smooth project execution and delivery.

Bachelors of Theology: Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (2004-2008)

Masters of Divinity: Faith Theological Seminary (2016-2019)

Clinical Pastoral Education (2021)

Scrum Master Certification (2022)

PMP Certification (2024)