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Omoniyi Martins

Omoniyi Martins

Ajah, Lagos

Summary

Experienced Agile Project/ Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines in HR, Customer Relation, Digital, Fintech and Marketing Space. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications & Trainings

Work History

Scrum Master

MTN Nigeria
Lagos
11.2019 - Current

Promoted to Scrum Master and Tasked with overseeing all IT projects with the Customer Relations Division. Successfully implemented an Agile environment and helped development teams adopt Scrum. Spearheaded several IT projects and oversaw 4 Scrum teams consisting of 20 members working cross-functionally to streamline multifaceted technology implementations and upgrades.

  • Kept project teams on-task by implementing Agile methodologies and Scrum Ceremonies to facilitate on-time project delivery.
  • Oversaw development, testing, and rollout of complete suite of Web-based software solutions.
  • Managed and oversaw team of technology professionals, providing resources and support needed to promote success.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and recommended software solutions for specific project needs.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw schedules in line with company specifications.
  • Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues.
  • Produced status reports for internal stakeholders and senior management.
  • Applied expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple cross-functional teams.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to adopt Agile-Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times.
  • Gathered Business requirements from internal stakeholders and translated them into clear and concise user stories for development team.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
  • Researched current trends to stay knowledgeable in Scrum methods.
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
  • Worked across teams outside of engineering to find solutions and answers to issues encountered by engineering personnel.
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools (Jira, Confluent, etc) and applications.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
  • Led cross-functional Scrum teams to successfully complete IT projects.

Agile IT Project Coordinator

MTN Nigeria
Lagos
06.2016 - 11.2019

Contracted as an IT Project Coordinator in the Demand management space to spearhead all IT projects deliveries end to end resulting in revenue increased and productivity.

  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.

IT Support Officer

Serner PFM International
Delta State
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Provided technical support to customers, troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Employed proven problem-solving techniques to resolve issues quickly and with minimal disruption.
  • Made decisions affecting daily operations such as overseeing purchasing and inventory management.
  • Drove implementation of company's website to automate office operations.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Maintained company website performance and operations.
  • Improved information collection and recordkeeping accuracy by creating, updating and managing customer communications.
  • Monitored customer service metrics and provided feedback to team members, upholding quality standards.
  • Analyzed customer service data to identify trends, identify solutions and improve customer experience.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Benin
Edo, Nigeria
12.2012

Diplomat - Computer Engineering

Tabskill College of Computer Studies
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2001

High School Diploma -

Scholars Imperial College
Edo, Lagos
11.2000

Skills

  • Scrum Processes
  • Customer Interaction
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Project Management
  • Risk Identification
  • Backlog Management
  • Software Process Management
  • Team Meetings
  • Computer Programming
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Quality Deliverables
  • Change Management Process
  • Agile Framework (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Successfully delivered IT Projects worth million-dollar budget for MTN using Agile principles (Scrum and Kanban) to achieve project goals by increasing Business revenues and reduced cost.
  • Supervised a team of 2 Scrum Teams to successfully developed an App solution that enables Agents in the field attend to various customers on the go to perform Sim Registration activities, which in turn reduce customer waiting time in the store and thereby increased revenue by 50%.
  • Led a development Team of 5 to successfully developed an Online application that enables customer to start and complete SIM swap validation process on a secure site, thereby increasing customers engagement and in turn generate more revenue to the CR division.
  • Increased customer experience through the implementation of a roaming capabilities on company's Products and Data bundles to address the challenges of customer's inability to use their bundles when roaming, thereby increased brand loyalty.
  • Oversaw the coordination of three scrum teams in the development of an application (Mobile Number Portability Audit) within the agreed timeframe, that empowers MNP operators to accurately report the reasons behind MNP failures, thereby averting the risk of financial sanctions being imposed on the organization by the NCC regulatory organization.
  • Successfully led a scrum team of 6 to developed a KPI Dashboard solution that allows effective analysis thereby improving business services by monitoring the walk-in stores daily reports and performance indicators. Also the automation of all the various reports and performance indicators that feed into the dashboard using an Agile approach.
  • Collaborated with team of developers in the development of the Peoplewise Payroll and Citidirect Application to prevent unauthorized access to confidential payroll information that guaranty the security and integrity of payroll data in conformity with global best practices.
  • Trained the Development Team with the Product Owners of the all the 4 Scrum teams on how to use of Jira tool to log epics, user stories, and task.
  • Led a Scrum team to develop a Sales Lead Generation Systems used by MTN Customer Service to articulate customer behavior and build suggestive products database as well as create an applet for the agent to commence a lead interest and as well close the lead upon purchase on Customer Management System.
  • Reposition the company Website from its current focus on Marketing/Sales with more relevant and up to date information that is easily accessible, compatible with mobile devices, thereby provides a better insight into how the company conducts its business and increased brand loyalty.


Certification

  • Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
  • Google Agile Project Management
  • APM- Certified API Project Manager
  • Android Developer Training - Certification of Completion
  • PMP Certification (In View)

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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Scrum Master

MTN Nigeria
11.2019 - Current

Agile IT Project Coordinator

MTN Nigeria
06.2016 - 11.2019

IT Support Officer

Serner PFM International
01.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Benin

Diplomat - Computer Engineering

Tabskill College of Computer Studies

High School Diploma -

Scholars Imperial College
Omoniyi Martins