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Lawrence Kariuki
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Digital Scrum Master
COMMERCIAL ENGAGEMENTS.
• Agile Coach/ Scrum Master for the Neuron Programme overseeing the agile transformation and process for 12 cross-functional squads using SAFe framework for the migration of BDP to GCP in several local markets (Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Spain).
• Understanding current squad processes while implementing new processes and ways of working to improve squad's efficiency, velocity and transparency.
• Accountable for the Implementation of agile methodology serving as a coach across 12 squads increasing the overall Neuron Programme velocity from 78% to 95% of committed work completed within each sprint.
• Understanding current squad processes while implementing new processes and ways of working to improve squad's efficiency, velocity and transparency.
• Accountable for the Implementation of agile methodology serving as a coach across 12 squads increasing the overall Neuron Programme velocity from 78% to 95% of committed work completed within each sprint.
Scrum, Scrum master, Agile, Agile coach, Agile transformation, Safe, Implementation, Transformation, Coach, Framework, Processes
2018 - 2019
temp
Digital Scrum Master
News UK.
• Scrum Master for The Times website and mobile applications (IOS and Android) as well as working on the component's library (News-Kit) for News UK (The Times, The Sun and Talk Sport) using Scrum and Kanban methods of delivery.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings for IOS, Android and Render developers based between the Onshore (UK) and Offshore (Bulgaria).
• Assisting the Product Owner with the management of the Product Backlog.
• Oversaw the estimation of the Product Backlog Item's with the team.
• Managed and tracked the sprint velocity / cycle times of different teams as well as providing bi-weekly metrics and updates to The Times Digital and News Kit SLT on project timelines.
• Removed impediments and protecting team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.
• Supported and implemented the team process improvements by holding, agile training for new team members, holding programme wide retrospectives at the end of each quarter and creating team-building activities and opportunities.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings for IOS, Android and Render developers based between the Onshore (UK) and Offshore (Bulgaria).
• Assisting the Product Owner with the management of the Product Backlog.
• Oversaw the estimation of the Product Backlog Item's with the team.
• Managed and tracked the sprint velocity / cycle times of different teams as well as providing bi-weekly metrics and updates to The Times Digital and News Kit SLT on project timelines.
• Removed impediments and protecting team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.
• Supported and implemented the team process improvements by holding, agile training for new team members, holding programme wide retrospectives at the end of each quarter and creating team-building activities and opportunities.
Scrum, Android, IOS, Scrum master, Training, Agile, Product owner, Management, Kanban, Sport, Website, Offshore, BEE
2017 - 2018
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Digital Scrum Master
Sainsburys.
• Scrum Master for the Big Data Ranging Tool Project which is an analytics and front-end application for the Sainsburys business to recognise how to better range their products in stores to maximise profit for Sainsburys as a whole.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings for Front End, Back End and Analytics teams based between the UK and India as well as estimating, managing and tracking the velocity of the team.
• Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximise productivity.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings for Front End, Back End and Analytics teams based between the UK and India as well as estimating, managing and tracking the velocity of the team.
• Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximise productivity.
Scrum, Scrum master, Big Data, Analytics
2015 - 2017
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Digital Scrum Master
Maersk Line.
• Created & improved Release processes for the Online Digital Team to minimize the impact on customer impact due to change.
• Facilitated successful Releases of Code from Pre-Production to Production by proactively & reactively working with project stakeholders, Project Managers, Development, QA and Operations.
• Coordinated and led a cross-functional/ international team based between the Denmark, India and the UK to support each Release project plan and post Release/Change review.
• Performed the role of Scrum Master for the Development Operations Team - the main technologies used by the DevOps Team were Python, Git Maven, Kibana, Sonar Repository Nexus and Cookie Framework.
• Also performed the role of Scrum Master for a project called Self Service Instant Booking (SSIB) which will be a replacement for the current Maersk web platform - the core technologies used for the SSIB project was Java Script for the front-end screens and Java for the backend build.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings as well as estimate, managed and tracked the velocity of the team.
• Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximise productivity. Encouraged and implemented process improvements by creating team-building opportunities.
• Monitored the project progress and released the information to stake holders via weekly reports.
• Identified and mitigated team risks and impediments (blocking issues and critical defects) on daily basis.
• Facilitated successful Releases of Code from Pre-Production to Production by proactively & reactively working with project stakeholders, Project Managers, Development, QA and Operations.
• Coordinated and led a cross-functional/ international team based between the Denmark, India and the UK to support each Release project plan and post Release/Change review.
• Performed the role of Scrum Master for the Development Operations Team - the main technologies used by the DevOps Team were Python, Git Maven, Kibana, Sonar Repository Nexus and Cookie Framework.
• Also performed the role of Scrum Master for a project called Self Service Instant Booking (SSIB) which will be a replacement for the current Maersk web platform - the core technologies used for the SSIB project was Java Script for the front-end screens and Java for the backend build.
• Facilitated daily stand ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective meetings as well as estimate, managed and tracked the velocity of the team.
• Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximise productivity. Encouraged and implemented process improvements by creating team-building opportunities.
• Monitored the project progress and released the information to stake holders via weekly reports.
• Identified and mitigated team risks and impediments (blocking issues and critical defects) on daily basis.
Development, LED, Backend, Cookie, Processes, Framework, Production, Booking, Online, Web, International, Kibana, Python, Support, Service, QA, DevOps, Scrum master, Operations, Scrum, Backend, Git, Java
2014 - 2015
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Project Manager
Virgin Care.
• Project Manager on the Digital feedback IT system implemented across Virgin Care.
• Created Project Initiation Document and Business Case Document from Project.
• Presented monthly strategic updates reports of project to Director of IT and other senior management.
• Information gathering with senior management of pilot sites locations and placement.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders (senior management on both ends) to establish clear objectives within the defined scope of the pilot.
• Travelled between London, Reading and Surrey to engage with multiple stakeholders at senior operational level to ensure all processes and requirements were accurately defined and followed. Later expansion of the project led me to travel to numerous locations within the UK in order to initiate our digital plan for over 400 sites Virgin Care sites within the UK.
• Created Project Initiation Document and Business Case Document from Project.
• Presented monthly strategic updates reports of project to Director of IT and other senior management.
• Information gathering with senior management of pilot sites locations and placement.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders (senior management on both ends) to establish clear objectives within the defined scope of the pilot.
• Travelled between London, Reading and Surrey to engage with multiple stakeholders at senior operational level to ensure all processes and requirements were accurately defined and followed. Later expansion of the project led me to travel to numerous locations within the UK in order to initiate our digital plan for over 400 sites Virgin Care sites within the UK.
Project Manager, Management, Business Case, It, Processes, LED, Manager, ME
2013 - 2014
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Project Manager/ Business Analyst
Capita Asset Management, City of London.
• Junior Business Analyst on the Capita Asset Management Utopia V system upgrade.
• Conducted one on one interviews to gather requirements for upgrade to Utopia V system.
• Conducted workshops and presentations with Asset Fund Managers and other stakeholders to understand the impact of the new IT system on the business.
• Worked closely with the systems analyst and development team to convert solutions to technical designs.
• Travelled between London and Leeds to engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure all processes and requirements were accurately defined and followed.
• Assisted the development team with UAT scripts and testing.
• Working with stakeholders to update Fund Management procedures.
• Identified bottlenecks within the Fund Manager's transition procedures.
• UAT tested new procedures and update where procedures where needed.
• Updated Fund Managers transition procedures and produced MPP for new transition managers to follow.
• Conducted one on one interviews to gather requirements for upgrade to Utopia V system.
• Conducted workshops and presentations with Asset Fund Managers and other stakeholders to understand the impact of the new IT system on the business.
• Worked closely with the systems analyst and development team to convert solutions to technical designs.
• Travelled between London and Leeds to engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure all processes and requirements were accurately defined and followed.
• Assisted the development team with UAT scripts and testing.
• Working with stakeholders to update Fund Management procedures.
• Identified bottlenecks within the Fund Manager's transition procedures.
• UAT tested new procedures and update where procedures where needed.
• Updated Fund Managers transition procedures and produced MPP for new transition managers to follow.
Project Manager, Management, Asset Management, Workshops, It, Analyst, Testing, Development, Processes, Manager
2011 - 2013
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IT Junior Project Manager/Business Analyst
FDM Group, City of London.
Client sites from FDM:
Project Manager, It, Analyst, Manager
2012 - 2012
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IT Junior Project Manager/Business Analyst
Morrison's Head Office.
• Junior Project Manager on Morrison's Petrol Fuelling Station (PFS) Project
• Created, explained and issued the project plan for heads of department to distribute to their teams.
• Liaised with all IT departments within Morrisons in order to make sure that they were aware of what tasks they need to perform.
• Took lead of weekly meetings to make sure that work was on schedule with key milestones for the PFS project.
• Liaised with Morrisons external business contacts related to the project to make sure that they were up to date on developments concerning the project.
• Tracked project deliverables using MS Project and adjusted project plans accordingly if there was any change to time.
• Liaised with other project areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Identified project stakeholders.
• Reported status and issues to the Head of IT and all other Stakeholders.
• Worked with the testing team to ensure the correct testing documentation was put together.
• Ensured project risks and issues documentation was kept up to date and relevant for any other project managers that came in after me.
• Assisted the development team with the preparation of Quality Assurance documentation for stage gate approval.
• Created, explained and issued the project plan for heads of department to distribute to their teams.
• Liaised with all IT departments within Morrisons in order to make sure that they were aware of what tasks they need to perform.
• Took lead of weekly meetings to make sure that work was on schedule with key milestones for the PFS project.
• Liaised with Morrisons external business contacts related to the project to make sure that they were up to date on developments concerning the project.
• Tracked project deliverables using MS Project and adjusted project plans accordingly if there was any change to time.
• Liaised with other project areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Identified project stakeholders.
• Reported status and issues to the Head of IT and all other Stakeholders.
• Worked with the testing team to ensure the correct testing documentation was put together.
• Ensured project risks and issues documentation was kept up to date and relevant for any other project managers that came in after me.
• Assisted the development team with the preparation of Quality Assurance documentation for stage gate approval.
Project Manager, Quality Assurance, It, Analyst, Testing, Development, Manager, UP, ME
My education
London South Bank University
MSc, International Business
MSc, International Business
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelors, Business Management & Sports Exercise Science
Bachelors, Business Management & Sports Exercise Science
London South Bank University
MSc, International Business
MSc, International Business
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelors, Business Management
Bachelors, Business Management
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