Cyril Thomas Jones

About Cyril Thomas Jones

Agile Transformation | Certified Scrum Master (CSM)| Driving Efficiency & High-Performing Teams With over 5 years of experience in Agile leadership, I specialize in transforming underperforming teams into highly efficient, self-organizing units that deliver impactful results. My expertise spans across banking, government, and subscription-based industries, where I\'ve successfully implemented Agile frameworks, optimized workflows, and driven continuous improvement to boost productivity and operational efficiency. As a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Business Analyst (CBA), I bring a strategic mindset to Agile execution, ensuring that development teams stay aligned with business goals while maintaining a culture of collaboration, innovation, and adaptability. I am passionate about coaching teams, refining Agile ceremonies, and leveraging Agile metrics to enhance delivery predictability and velocity. Key Highlights: Spearheaded Agile transformation for a subscription-based meal delivery platform, optimizing workflows and reducing delays by 15+ hours weekly. Revamped Scrum ceremonies for a 10+ member cross-functional team, boosting sprint efficiency by 25%. Led the design and implementation of Agile Integrated Tax Administration Systems (ITAS), reducing manual processing time by 60% and increasing revenue collection to $850M+. Eliminated 3 major bottlenecks in order processing, cutting task completion time by 11 hours per week. Championed cross-functional alignment between DevOps, QA, and development teams, achieving zero critical post-deployment incidents across 10 releases. Core Competencies: Agile Coaching & Team Mentorship Sprint Planning & Backlog Prioritization Cross-Functional Team Leadership Business & Technical Alignment Agile Metrics (Velocity, Cycle Time, Burn Rate) Change & Conflict Management CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps Best Practices I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, where I can drive Agile best practices, streamline workflows, and foster high-performing teams. Whether it\'s coaching teams, refining Agile processes, or leveraging data-driven insights, my goal is to deliver scalable solutions that enhance team efficiency and business value. Let\'s connect and explore how Agile excellence can drive digital transformation in your organization! Reach out: c••••••••@gmail.com | LinkedIn | Portfolio

Experience

1. Scrum Master

   Dynamic Consulting

   Aug 2024 — Present · Chicago IL, US

   Spearheaded Agile transformation for a subscription-based meal delivery platform, optimizing order processing workflows and reducing delays by 15+ hours weekly through enhanced collaboration and sprint planning.• Revamped Scrum ceremonies for a 10+ member cross-functional team, improving alignment with business priorities and accelerating blocker resolution, boosting sprint efficiency by 25%.• Mentored and coached 8 team members (Developers, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, DevOps) on Agile best practices, fostering a high-performing, self-sufficient team and improving sprint participation.• Eliminated 3 critical bottlenecks in the order processing pipeline through continuous improvement initiatives, reducing task completion time by 11 hours per week and enhancing delivery efficiency.• Tracked Agile metrics (burnup/burndown charts, cycle time, velocity tracking) to provide data-driven insights, ensuring consistent sprint performance and optimizing resource allocation.

Education

• University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2008 — 2012

• University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College

  Diploma

  2008 — 2010