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Maryanne E. Mokoko

Charlotte

Summary

Senior SAFE Scrum Master with extensive experience at Wells Fargo, specializing in Agile transformations and team collaboration enhancement. Proficient in JIRA and Agile methodologies, consistently driving continuous improvement and timely delivery of high-quality products. Strong leadership and communication skills have enabled teams to meet and exceed objectives effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior SAFE Scrum Master/Tech Delivery Lead

Matlen Silver
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Led multiple Agile/Scrum teams, fostering collaboration among diverse individuals from various backgrounds.
  • Converted Waterfall teams to Agile methodology, enhancing project efficiency and adaptability.
  • Coached up to three Scrum teams simultaneously, improving Agile maturity and self-sufficiency.
  • Educated teams on regulatory standards, policies, and controls for compliant operations.
  • Enabled timely delivery of quality products by ensuring teams met committed objectives.
  • Collaborated with Product and Release Management to align product objectives with identified scope.
  • Facilitated backlog grooming and preparation for PI Planning to ensure readiness before each Sprint.
  • Conducted meetings with business analysts to maintain progress communication and strategic alignment.

Senior SAFE Scrum Master/Tech Delivery Lead

TEKsystems
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Delivered multiple complex enterprise-wide IT development projects on schedule.
  • Aligned team with business objectives, ensuring high-quality product delivery.
  • Collaborated with Product Management to identify initiatives for current and future releases.
  • Coached teams on Agile principles, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Led scrum teams through Big Room PI Planning events to clarify objectives and risks.
  • Facilitated sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration.
  • Encouraged teams to identify impediments, fostering effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Provided monthly financial forecasts for projects using Micro Strategy tool.

SAFE Scrum Master

Wells Fargo & Co.
03.2018 - 02.2022
  • Led multiple project scrum teams through Application Lifecycle Management phases.
  • Coached teams in Scaled Agile methodologies and SAFE Scrum practices.
  • Conducted Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Backlog Grooming sessions using JIRA.
  • Participated in PI Planning to define team priorities, capacity, and dependencies.
  • Reviewed working agreements to enhance continuity, productivity, and quality.
  • Encouraged identification and resolution of impediments by teams.
  • Implemented Agile practices including acceptance criteria, planning poker, and definition of done.
  • Utilized Confluence for Retrospectives to analyze sprint actions and improvements.

Senior Tech Business Analyst

Wells Fargo & Co.
04.2013 - 03.2018
  • Served as liaison between business and tech teams to define project scope and prioritize requirements.
  • Conducted gap analysis to identify opportunities for future state design.
  • Coached Analysts in Agile, Scrum, and technical skills within manager's portfolio.
  • Managed successful completion of SDLC activities for multiple applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement integration analysis and design.
  • Elicited requirements through surveys, emails, JAD sessions, and interviews.
  • Created and updated artifacts including flow diagrams, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to mitigate risks and ensure project success.

Education

Architecture and Design -

Howard University
05.2008

Skills

  • SQL Server
  • ORACLE Database
  • MS Access
  • SharePoint, DMS
  • Outlook, Teams
  • Web Services
  • MicroStrategy
  • SSIS Reporting
  • AWS, ServiceNow
  • JIRA, Align, Confluence
  • Cloud Azure Dev Ops, TFS
  • Release Manager
  • Skype for Office
  • Agile Methodology (SAFE, SCRUM, Lean, Kanban)
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Process Improvement
  • MS Office Suite- Word, Project, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • MS Visio
  • Remedy
  • API Services
  • SnagIT, Balsamiq
  • Lumira, BI Tools and Reports
  • WebEx
  • HP ALM Quality Center
  • K2 Workspace and VMWare
  • High Level Complex Projects
  • Risk Management and Controls
  • Enterprise Project Methodology
  • Customer Relationship (CRM)
  • Server Infrastructure Projects

Certification

  • Scaled Agile Certified Scrum Master (SAFe)
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

References

References Available Upon Request.

Timeline

Senior SAFE Scrum Master/Tech Delivery Lead

Matlen Silver
06.2024 - 02.2025

Senior SAFE Scrum Master/Tech Delivery Lead

TEKsystems
07.2022 - 12.2023

SAFE Scrum Master

Wells Fargo & Co.
03.2018 - 02.2022

Senior Tech Business Analyst

Wells Fargo & Co.
04.2013 - 03.2018

Architecture and Design -

Howard University
Maryanne E. Mokoko