Tawfiq Ahmed

About Tawfiq Ahmed

With a foundation in Human Resources Management from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University, my journey has led me to my current role as an Agile Delivery Manager at Elsevier. My core competencies lie in coaching, cross-functional team leadership, and project tracking, all underpinned by certifications in Scrum Mastery and Product Ownership.At Elsevier, we have embraced Agile methodologies, fostering efficiency through experimentation and collaboration. My focus is on educating and empowering software development teams through core agile events and applying Lean principles to enhance team dynamics. In our pursuit of excellence, we prioritize solutions and decisions that are sustainable and comfortable for the team, reflecting our commitment to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and diverse perspectives.

Experience

1. Agile Delivery Manager Iii

   Elsevier

   Feb 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Agile Practices* Facilitate daily stand-up and other core agile events (retrospectives, planning, refinements, reviews)* Apply core agile values and principles to suit the needs of the squad.* Possess broad, relevant, practice-based knowledge in the depth of the Agile framework and Lean principlesDelivery of Outcomes* Ability to resolve complex team and cross-squad impediments* Apply key agile methodologies and a strong understanding of the associated roles and responsibilities, with the ability to provide coaching to others in roles outside of their discipline.* Act as a neutral process holder who guides groups through processes that help them come to solutions and make decisions* Ability to manage and communicate dependencies and roadblocks to stakeholders* Spot \"warning signs\", to foresee and remove blockers before they become problematic.Team Health & Happiness* Track record of working closely with development teams; demonstrating deep knowledge of agile development capabilities, in a leadership role.* Track the health and happiness of the squad members and optimize how they work together.* Foster a psychologically safe environment by building trust, encouraging and motivating the squad, and protecting them from external distractions so they can focus.

Education

• Fox School of Business and Management - Temple University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services, 3.32 GPA

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• R-Studio
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Google Drive
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Leadership