Andy Green

About Andy Green

As a Project Manager with extensive experience as a Scrum Master, I bring a unique set of skills to any team. I am a results-driven leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. My ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and drive project progress sets me apart from other scrum masters due to versatility. My experience with Scrum methodology allows me to implement agile principles to improve project efficiency and team collaboration. I have a deep understanding of Scrum practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. I am well-versed in the use of agile tools, such as Jira and Trello, and can help teams optimize their workflow and achieve their goals. In addition to my technical skills, I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am able to facilitate meetings and workshops with ease due to being organized and prepared, ensuring all participants are engaged and contributing. I have experience presenting to stakeholders and executive management, and am able to translate technical concepts into clear and concise language. My passion for project management and agile methodology is evident in my commitment to continuous learning and improvement. I am always looking for new ways to enhance my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Experience

1. Delivery Lead - Program Manager Scrum Master

   Uplift Delivery

   Feb 2021 — Present · Des Moines, IA, US

   Scrum Master for Scrum Teams working towards multiple project & initiatives including building brand new mobile apps, web sites, and attaching hardware - focusing on collaboration, communication, visualizing plans, and servant leadership - Transformed an IT Department by restarting Sprint Ceremonies (Stand Ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Demos, & Retros), coaching client’s developers and scrum masters, and implementing processes to improve quality code like TDD, pairing, proper refinement sessions, and continuous improvement - Reorganized Jira as a System Administrator for an entire Organization by administering Themes, Initiatives, Epics, and Stories. This allowed Leadership to see a better view into the work being done, ability to prioritize, and visualize a Roadmap - Project Manager for a UX focused initiative that rebranded a Fortune 500 company’s software that allowed their merchants and customers to apply for credit on-site - Coached team members and product owners on agile principles and methodologies, resulting in better understanding and adherence to the Scrum framework- Facilitated agile/scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, resulting in increased team collaboration and productivity- Headed cross-functional project teams, utilizing team leadership, team building, and client relations as most of these teams consisted of vendor, contractor, and client resources- Demonstrated strong leadership skills, utilizing situational leadership, adaptive leadership, and transformational leadership techniques to lead teams and drive project success.

Education

• Drake University

  BSBA, Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Information Technology

  2004 — 2008