Uzo Eluwa

Senior Scrum Master Agile Coach @Utilidata

Providence, RI, US

Serve as Scrum Master and Agile Coach for five cross-functional teams (Device Provisioning,Manufacturing, AI Language Modeling, Gen AI, Algorithm Development and CloudInfrastructure).• Managed backlog prioritization for AI model training, fine-tuning, and real-worlddeployment.• Spearheaded Agile delivery for 5 cross-functional teams including AI, ML Ops, and CloudInfrastructure, improving team throughput by 30%.• Coached teams in light SAFe structure, using PI Planning as a shared alignment tool whileallowing flexibility for startup-style autonomy and fast iteration.• Facilitated program-level planning and scaled agile ceremonies across business units.• Used advanced Jira dashboards to drive real-time velocity and risk reporting, enabling moreaccurate release forecasting.• Implemented CI/CD strategies that reduced model deployment time by 40%, directly increasingtime-to-value.• Facilitated Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives to drive continuous improvement andteam autonomy.• Implemented Agile scaling strategies, aligning product roadmaps and dependencies across teamsfor cohesive delivery.• Conducted Agile workshops, mentoring engineers and product managers on Lean-Agileprinciples.• Fostered a culture of psychological safety and servant leadership, enhancing team engagement andinnovation.• Partnered with Product Owners to optimize backlog management, ensuring alignment withbusiness priorities.

Central Michigan University

Master's degree, Health Services Administration

Central Michigan University

Master of Science, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Central Michigan University

Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Central Michigan University

Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience