Samira Farid

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ABOUT SAMIRA FARID

With over fifteen years of successful experience in project planning, development, and implementation of state-of-the-art information solutions, I have consistently facilitated corporate growth in the IT sector. • Efficient and skilled in managing complex projects, with a proven track record as a leader and team builder. • Exceptional communication skills enable me to thrive in various challenging environments. • Strong collaboration ability, building relationships across teams and functions. Proficient in coordinating and planning effectively with technology teams within an enterprise. • As a Certified Advanced Scrum Master, I possess in-depth knowledge of current and emerging Agile industry trends and best practices to enhance team efficiency. • We have demonstrated expertise in fulfilling Scrum Master responsibilities, resolving complex issues, and offering fresh perspectives on existing solutions. • We are experienced in collaborating with clients to develop project requirements, scope, sprint planning, and preparing backlogs. We have successfully delivered complex, high-budget projects throughout the project lifecycle using Agile methodology. • Utilize project management and technical skills to supervise project roles, identify resource requirements and training needs, define project deliverables, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain reporting structures and quality assurance. • Proven ability to manage, motivate, and cultivate cohesive teams that achieve results. • Analytical Skills: Expertise in project tracking, timing, scheduling, forecasting, cost, risk, and issue management. Proficient in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and reporting techniques. • Agile Methodologies Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Agile project management, requirements definition and specification, budgeting, and project control. • Agile Tools Proficiency: Expert in utilizing Agile planning tools and applications, including JIRA, Confluence, and Kanban boards. • Excellent negotiation, decision-making, communication, relationship-building, reporting, and documentation management skills. • Strong time management and managerial abilities, complemented by analytical and problem-solving skills. Capable of prioritizing work while demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and creativity. • I am skilled in balancing competing or conflicting goals of various departments and stakeholders, employing a mature, diplomatic approach and advanced negotiation skills.