Danielle Thompson

About Danielle Thompson

Results-oriented Pre-Apprenticeship Training Representative committed to creating meaningful pathways into skilled careers through strategic partnerships, program coordination, and participant support. Adept at bridging education and industry to ensure individuals are equipped with the training, credentials, and confidence needed for long-term success. Driven by a passion for workforce equity and community impact.

Experience

1. Scrum Master - Professional Services

   Better Data & Ai Group

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Led cross-functional Agile development teams through the deployment of Microsoft Power BI and Azure Synapse Data Warehouse projects, ensuring alignment with business goals• Utilized JIRA as the Scrum board management system to facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement• Collaborated with BI analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to prioritize and align project goals• Successfully assisted team with deployment of Azure Synapse Data Warehouse for BI reporting• Ensured the quality and accuracy of Power BI reports and dashboards through rigorous testing and validation• Proactively identified and mitigated project risks and issues, maintaining project timelines and objectives• Provided regular project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, metrics, and key performance indicators• Encouraged a culture of continuous improvement within the team, leading retrospectives and implementing process enhancements

Education

• Guilford College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

  2012 — 2016