CHIDIADI UCHECHUKWU . D.
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Scrum Master with 5+ years of experience supporting Agile teams in delivering high-quality products. Strong foundation in Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and servant leadership, leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering team collaboration. Proven ability to improve workflow efficiency, enhance team communication, and support continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Scrum Master
URDNY LLC
Houston TX, Harris
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions
- Supported cross-functional team of 5-8 members, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum practices
- Identified and removed team impediments, reducing workflow delays by 15-20%
- Collaborated with Product Owners to maintain well-prioritized and groomed backlog
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement, increasing team efficiency and engagement
- Used Jira and Confluence to track sprint progress and ensure transparency
- Promoted adherence to Agile methodologies across all projects.
- Led successful product launch campaigns via comprehensive release planning.
Junior Scrum Master / Agile Project Coordinator
[MCDAN LTD / Internship / Project]
Lagos
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensured smooth sprint execution
- Coordinated with development teams and stakeholders to align on sprint goals and deliverables
- Supported backlog grooming and user story refinement with Product Owners
- Monitored team metrics and provided insights for process improvement
- Encouraged collaboration and helped resolve minor team conflicts
- Promoted adherence to Agile methodologies across all projects.
- Developed communication channels to ensure transparency amongst stakeholders.
- Identified and removed team impediments, reducing workflow delays by 15-20%
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Anambra State University
Nigeria 04.2002 - 05.2006
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
STONE ACADEMY
East Hartford 01.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Scrum Ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Backlog Grooming)
- Servant Leadership & Agile Mindset
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Backlog Management & User Stories
- Conflict Resolution & Facilitation
- Continuous Improvement Practices
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by 20% through Agile best practices
- Improved sprint predictability and reduced delivery delays
- Successfully supported multiple sprint cycles with consistent delivery outcomes
- Strengthened team collaboration and communication across stakeholders
TOOLS
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Scrum Master
URDNY LLC
02.2024 - 04.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
STONE ACADEMY
01.2018 - 05.2019
Junior Scrum Master / Agile Project Coordinator
[MCDAN LTD / Internship / Project]
04.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Anambra State University
04.2002 - 05.2006