Kemisola A.

Experience

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  Freedom Foundation Nigeria

  May 2012 - Apr 2014

  Programs Officer

  As a project officer in a shelter for girls and women, i used to manage client's case files, counsel my clients, go out for outreaches, screen and admit victims of rape, trafficking, ex-sex workers and every vulnerable female who has been abused in one way or the other. Get involved in family tracing, follow up on court cases, liase with law enforcement agencies, skills facilitators, psychiatric consultants, state liason offices (in terms of repatriation), coordinate volunteers, teach my clients academic and moral values, write monthly reports on the programme, follow up on academic sponsors but to mention few. Show less

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  Genieng communication

  May 2014 - Jul 2017

  Senior Content Editor

  Source for contents in various subjects around health, social work, daily news, relationships but to mention few, in both Yoruba and English languages. Monitor progress of contents alongside other team members.

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  HCC Testimony Place

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Admin Officer
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  Guardian Newspaper Nigeria

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Supervised the end-to-end execution of large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.• Provided mentorship on Agile principles, facilitated ceremonies, and fostered a high-performing team culture within the department.• Developed and implemented Agile frameworks tailored to specific project needs, utilizing Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies.• Created and maintained project documentation, including user stories, release plans, and sprint backlogs, utilizing Agile project tools.• Identified and managed project risks, issues, & dependencies while implementing mitigation strategies to escalate when necessary.• Held regular status meetings and provided accurate reporting to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key decision points.• Championed improvement initiatives via brainstorming sessions, process enhancements, and refined Agile practices.• Mentored and coached scrum team members to foster professional growth, while promoting a culture of continuous self development. Show less • Served as a mentor and coach for Scrum Masters and Agile teams, providing guidance on best practices, and servant leadership.• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies to ensure adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement.• Adapted Agile frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, or scaled Agile frameworks, to meet specific needs of projects and teams.• Worked with Product Owners and stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and success criteria, ensuring all round alignment.• Managed and prioritized the product backlog, ensuring user stories and requirements are were well-defined and actionable.• Encouraged scrum team members to make do of available resources when a project is likely to experience a delay.• Looked out for intelligent ways to eliminate impediments, so that team members can feel comfortable in their work zone.• Encouraged continuous improvement, using Agile best practices, and facilitating retrospectives to identify improvements that enhance team performance. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Scrum Master

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2019
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  RimoTechnology

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

  Project Manager / Scrum Master

  • Led cross-functional teams through the project lifecycles, ensuring successful project delivery within time, budget, & scope constraints.• Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.• Coached and mentored team members on Agile principles, practices, and roles, while driving continuous team empowerment.• Liaised with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, success criteria, and ensured alignment throughout project cycle.• Created and maintained project documentation like charters, user stories, sprint backlogs, and release plans, using Agile tools like JIRA and Trello.• Proactively identified and managed project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on deliverables.• Facilitated effective collaboration between scrum team members and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment.• Ensured user stories were 100% orderly, defined, understood by everyone and ready to be worked on by the scrum team. Show less

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  VDL Technologies

  Nov 2023 - now

  Project Manager - Scrum Master