Rwan Bakeer

Experience

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  Freelancer

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2017

  English Tutor
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  Global Network for Rights and Development

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Assistant Coordinator

  • My job consisted of organizing events.• Budgeting.• Communicating directly with the organizations main headquarters in Norway.• Writing articles for the organizations website.

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  ME-Marketer

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Intern

  -Intense hands-on training in the digital marketing field. -Content creation. -Social media marketing. -Community management.-Measuring and reporting performance. -Communicating with clients.

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  SociumTech

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

  Managed project execution while driving Agile methodologies to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality solutions. Led cross-functional teams, facilitated Scrum ceremonies, and maintained clear communication with clients and stakeholders. Tracked project progress using Jira and Asana, ensuring alignment with objectives and deadlines. Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, translate them into actionable tasks, and provide regular progress updates. Onboarded new hires and fostered a collaborative team culture through coaching and mentorship, supporting continuous improvement and alignment with Agile best practices. Show less

  • Project Coordinator & Scrum Master

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Software Quality Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Jun 2022
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  Hearst Magazines

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

  Directed the planning, development, and execution of high-impact initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. By optimizing delivery processes and streamlining workflows, I enhanced team efficiency and ensured deadlines were consistently met. Collaborating closely with product strategists, editorial teams, and business stakeholders, I prioritized initiatives effectively and maintained clear communication across teams to sustain project momentum. I also implemented refined processes that improved adaptability to shifting priorities, supported thoughtful project execution, and fostered a collaborative environment that delivered measurable results. Show less Led cross-functional teams in applying Agile principles to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering a collaborative, self-organizing team culture. Facilitated key Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinements, to maintain alignment and ensure progress toward sprint goals. Proactively addressed impediments and optimized processes to sustain team momentum and deliver value efficiently. By coaching team members and product owners on Agile best practices, I enhanced accountability, collaboration, and overall team performance, while providing stakeholders with clear visibility through metrics and tools like JIRA. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Scrum Master

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024