Business Analyst and Scrum Master

Responsibilities

• Business Requirements Analysis and Documentation: Received and analyzed business requirements at varying levels of completeness, transforming them into detailed, actionable specifications. This often involved identifying underlying needs from reported issues or vague requests, determining whether they were actual bugs or enhancements, and clarifying the scope for development.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with designers, localization managers, and members of other teams to ensure that deliverables were comprehensive and ready for implementation. This teamwork ensured all aspects of the requirements were considered, resulting in a cohesive final product.

• Creation of Detailed Mockups and Process Diagrams: Produced detailed mockups depicting the user interface and user journey, as well as BPMN diagrams to illustrate business and system logic. These visual tools facilitated a clear understanding of requirements among stakeholders and developers.

• System Solution Design: Beyond documenting business requirements, proposed system-level solutions using technical language, including protocols and algorithms, to provide a clear blueprint for implementation.

• Management of Diverse Requirements: Handled a wide array of requirements ranging from system interactions between various components to designing new functionalities for end-users. All requirements were documented in English within the task tracker to maintain clarity and accessibility for all team members.

• Scrum Master Responsibilities: Served as Scrum Master, introducing and implementing key Scrum events such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives. Guided the team in adopting Agile methodologies, including Planning Poker for estimation, and facilitated meetings to promote effective communication and continuous improvement. Initiated the tracking of key Agile metrics like Velocity, Sprint Predictability, and Sprint Planning Accuracy to monitor and enhance team performance.

Achievements

• Advanced Requirements Prepared for Future Implementation: Successfully developed and finalized detailed requirements for new functionalities scheduled for implementation months ahead. Continuously working on elaborating additional functionalities for upcoming system versions, ensuring a steady pipeline of well-defined tasks for the development team.

• Stabilized Team Velocity and Improved Planning Accuracy: Through effective Scrum implementation, stabilized the team’s Velocity from the fourth sprint onwards, and maintained Sprint Planning Accuracy within standard deviation levels. This led to improved predictability and efficiency in project delivery.

• Enhanced Team Focus and Vision: Improved the team’s clarity on work objectives, leading to increased focus and productivity. Backlog refinement sessions resulted in well-prepared and estimated requirements for several iterations ahead, facilitating better planning and providing management with clearer timelines and development roadmaps.

• Facilitated Process Improvements: Led the team through sprint retrospectives where multiple areas for improvement were identified. Implemented several improvements that have already yielded positive results, contributing to enhanced team performance and product quality.

Expanded Role and Contributions

• Agile Methodology Adoption and Team Coaching: Played a pivotal role in integrating Agile methodologies within the team, providing guidance and coaching to team members. This has resulted in a more adaptive and efficient development process, aligning with industry best practices.

• Process Optimization and Facilitation: Actively facilitated key meetings and encouraged open communication, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proposed and implemented process enhancements that have optimized workflows and improved collaboration within the team.

• Data-Driven Performance Improvement: Established the practice of tracking and analyzing key Agile metrics, using data-driven insights to identify trends and areas for enhancement. This has contributed to more informed decision-making and strategic planning within the development process.

Reflecting on my ongoing role at Spotware Systems, my contributions in business analysis and Agile leadership have been instrumental in advancing product development and enhancing team efficiency. By bridging the gap between complex business requirements and technical execution, and fostering an Agile culture, I continue to drive success and innovation within the organization.