Brian Albere

Experience

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  Savings Bank of Walpole

  May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Bank Teller

  I managed money transactions, vault balances, and strict confidentiality policies, while practicing communication skills during one on one customer interactions.

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  University of New Hampshire

  Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Java Programming Tutor

  I gained experience reading and debugging others' code, along with teaching the basics of well-designed implementations.

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  Software Forge

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Software Intern

  I assisted in the development of a UPnP client/server application written in C# that monitored power consumption on remote servers.

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  MIT Lincoln Laboratory

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Software Intern

  I designed and implemented a new abstraction layer in a test framework for utilizing open source test engines to evaluate the performance of large scale web-based systems.

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  University of New Hampshire

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Bioinformatics Research Assistant

  I partnered with biology researchers to develop a high-performance data pipeline for processing large DNA datasets, serving as the sole software engineer on the project. The pipeline, designed to optimize efficiency, was built using Perl, C, and the Message Passing Interface (MPI) to parallelize critical steps.My work directly contributed to a published article in a genomics-focused journal, where the data generated by the pipeline was featured. I am credited as an author in recognition of the significant impact of my contributions. (See the "Publications" section of my LinkedIn profile for the article link.) Show less

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  Pegasystems

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2018

  As an engineer, I quickly developed a passion for optimizing team effectiveness, leading me to propose strategic Agile improvements to the VP of Engineering. This initiative propelled me into a full-time Agile role, where I became the company’s first dedicated Scrum Master and Agile Coach.To validate the role’s impact, I partnered with a colleague to pilot the full-time Scrum Master model—each of us coaching two teams. The success of this initiative led the company to scale the program, hiring 10 additional full-time Scrum Masters.I regularly coached and facilitated 2–3 Agile teams while driving key organizational initiatives, including:1. Enterprise-Level Release Retrospectives: Led retrospectives across 70 teams, collecting insights and driving systemic improvements.2. Agile Training & Onboarding: Designed and delivered Agile training for new hires and teams, accelerating adoption and effectiveness.3. Agile Community of Practice: Established a collaborative forum where teams addressed challenges, explored new methodologies, and tackled organizational impediments.4. Workplace Motivation Research: Conducted an in-depth analysis of team autonomy, mastery, and purpose to enhance engagement and work-life satisfaction.5. Epic-Level Work Management Optimization: Designed a streamlined approach to epic preparation, balancing agility with necessary structure while avoiding a waterfall mentality.Through these initiatives, I played a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, Agile-driven culture across the organization. Show less

  • Scrum Master & Agile Coach

    Nov 2013 - Aug 2018

  • Software Engineer II

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
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  Lincoln Financial Group

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Senior Scrum Master

  I established a Scrum team to integrate telephony software from an acquired company's tech stack. I implemented foundational structures and processes, enabling the team to operate effectively, and led the creation of an initial prioritized backlog to drive execution.

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  Amadeus

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  Scrum Master & Project Manager

  As a Scrum Master for a DevOps Agile team in a SAFe environment, I coached and facilitated the team through PI planning and sprint execution. I also collaborated with our Release Train Engineer to lead multi-day, in-person PI planning events for the ART.Additionally, I spearheaded a cross-team initiative to develop a balanced scorecard for measuring team performance. We identified key metrics and optimal thresholds to assess effectiveness based on outcomes rather than processes. By the time I left Amadeus, multiple teams had adopted the scorecard in their retrospectives, using it to drive continuous improvement. Show less

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  Abacus Insights

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  Scrum Master & Project Manager

  I managed dependencies across three teams of software and QA engineers (25 people), coordinating weekly deliverables to client servers. While operating in one-week iterations, I ensured flawless execution over a three-month project, meeting every deadline without exception. I also led client communications and developed the operational "playbook" that standardized our weekly delivery process.Additionally, I conducted Agile training sessions for employees and coached a manager in launching a formal Scrum team. I guided them in story sizing, sprint planning, velocity tracking, and backlog management, establishing a strong Agile foundation. Show less

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  Capital One

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master)

  I coached three teams in Scrum, Agile, and SAFe practices, serving as the primary facilitator for PI planning and sprint execution.I guided the teams through complex challenges, including frequent contractor turnover, rapidly shifting priorities, and extensive cross-team dependencies. Despite constantly evolving backlogs, I coached the product owner and technical lead to maintain clarity on top priorities at any given moment.To improve predictability, I developed an innovative velocity tracking system that allocated points across multiple work categories—support, maintenance, feature development, and emergency tasks. By leveraging a "Points Per Person Day" model, our sprint and PI estimates consistently remained within five points, ensuring precise capacity planning and execution. Show less

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  Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

  Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  Scrum Master

  I coached a marketing technology Scrum team in effectively managing priorities across three workstreams, resulting in a well-structured backlog, clear sprint commitments, and precise velocity tracking.Additionally, I designed a strategic quarterly planning system that leveraged velocity metrics to accurately forecast completion dates for multi-sprint projects, enhancing predictability and execution efficiency.

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  IntelyCare

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Scrum Master

  I led the Scrum processes for a mobile development team and a backend third-party integrations team, focusing on significantly improving sprint predictability. Over 23 sprints, I coached the teams to achieve an 80% average sprint predictability.Additionally, I collaborated with release managers to facilitate the department’s transition from a bi-monthly to bi-weekly release cycle, resulting in 23 production releases within a year.