Sam Linetsky

Senior Scrum Master @OLG

Toronto, ON, CA

Spearheaded integration of AI recommendation engine with the Player Platform, delivering six MVPs now live on OLG.ca that personalize player experiences (similar to Netflix features).• Led end-to-end delivery of the Future Anthem Azure to AWS migration, leading project planning, vendor coordination, ISO/cybersecurity reviews, and production cutover to ensure secure and resilient infrastructure.• Led delivery across four different labs including Marketing, New Categories and iCasino Product.• Developed and maintained project plans and dependency visualizations, creating a repeatable delivery model utilized by the Lab for major initiatives.• Facilitated agile ceremonies for multiple cross-functional development teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety; improved Agile Maturity scores in quarterly assessments.• Maintained Kanban boards and hosted workshops to strengthen alignment, improve planning practices, and increase delivery transparency across labs.• Proactively managed risks, business decisions, and cybersecurity/regulatory compliance considerations to ensure smooth vendor integrations and successful go-lives.

Ivey Business School at Western University

HBA, Business Administration