William Taylor
San Pedro Sula
Summary
Experienced Scrum Master, leading agile transformations within organizations, ensuring that high-impact projects are delivered successfully by leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Guiding cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and serve as a coach and mentor in agile practices. Streamline processes, improve communication, and deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Grupo Leitz-San Pedro Sula
06.2016 - Current
- As a Senior Scrum Master, I take pride in leading agile transformations within organizations, ensuring that high-impact projects are delivered successfully
- I guide cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and serve as a coach and mentor in agile practices
- My expertise allows me to streamline processes, improve communication, and deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
Senior Scrum Master
Kimberly Clark Corp
08.2010 - 02.2016
- Championed change management initiatives, guiding teams through successful transitions to new methodologies and techniques.
- Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
- Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams towards achieving project milestones while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and improving communication between cross-functional teams.
- Ensured alignment between business goals and technical requirements by working closely with stakeholders during sprint planning sessions.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to develop clear product roadmaps and ensure timely release of high-quality deliverables.
- Reduced time-to-market with efficient backlog management and prioritization of tasks based on business objectives.
- Promoted customer-centric approach by incorporating user feedback into product development processes, ensuring end-user satisfaction.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology -
UNITEC - San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula06.2008
Skills
- Scrum Framework Expertise
- Project Management
- Agile Coaching
- Meeting facilitation
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Spanish
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, 12/01/21, Present
- Certified SCRUM Trainer, 03/01/24, Present
Accomplishments
- Helped the company increase profits by over 30% on each project.
- Successfully trained and coached over 100 team members in Scrum practices, which significantly improved team productivity and collaboration.
- Led the delivery of high-priority projects across multiple regions, including Canada, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
- Played a key role in improving communication channels within teams and with clients, which led to enhanced client satisfaction and a more cohesive working environment.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Agile practices in the organization, resulting in more streamlined processes and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills, contributing to a significant reduction in project risks and improved team morale.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Grupo Leitz-San Pedro Sula
06.2016 - Current
Senior Scrum Master
Kimberly Clark Corp
08.2010 - 02.2016
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology -
UNITEC - San Pedro Sula
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