Charles Kimari

Experience

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  Alcatel Lucent

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

  Project Scheduler

  • Collaborated in establishing tasks and subtasks, ensuring alignment with project contract requirements and adherence to schedules.• Facilitated communication between customers and project personnel to coordinate assignments and optimize workflow.• Identified and proposed strategies for managing risks that could impact project profitability, costs, schedules, and client relationships.• Conducted critical path analysis and evaluated constraints to assess the implications of schedule changes, offering effective workarounds as necessary.• Supported the project management team in upholding efficient change management processes, procedures, and systems to ensure timely project execution. Show less

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  Reliable Life Insurance Company

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2016

  Scrum Master

  • Facilitated the company's IT function in transitioning to Scrum methodology through ETC (enterprise transition committee), engaging stakeholders during the process from waterfall to Scrum. • Conducted Scrum framework ceremonies for multiple Scrum teams (internally and offshore), including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. • Actively participated in Scrum of Scrum meetings with other Scrum Masters and program managers, contributing to a 20% increase in cross-team collaboration and alignment. • Worked closely with the Product Owner, especially concerning grooming and maintaining the product backlog. • Analyzed project metrics to determine productivity and provided inputs to areas that added value to the Scrum process. • Conducted Joint Requirement Planning (JRP) and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, resulting in 30% faster project meetings, walkthroughs, and customer interviews. • Reviewed design documents and system requirements with developers, testers, and DBAs to baseline. Show less

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  Sitel Group

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2018

  Scrum Master

  • Coached and advised the ART in embracing the SAFe Core Values, resulting in a 25% increase in team alignment and collaboration within the Agile Release Train (ART). • Facilitated and led all planned events, such as PI planning, ensuring a thorough understanding of PI goals and objectives across the team. • Supported the Product Owner in managing the product backlog, guiding the team to maintain a healthy dynamic to identify priorities and scope. • Guided the Scrum teams to follow Agile and Scrum practices, resulting in 80% adherence to prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint. • Optimized Scrum team velocity to identify improvement opportunities and achieve higher levels of team performance. • Delivered capabilities using Agile practices while ensuring compliance with the Software Development Lifecycle and various release processes to meet all risk, security, and development requirements. • Educated the ART on the importance of Agile (Scrum) norms and concepts, promoting the use of built-in quality techniques, and encouraging respect for work-in-process (WIP) constraints from Kanban, resulting in 95% adoption of these practices across the ART. Show less

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2022

  Scrum Master

  • Conducted Scrum Maturity assessments for the team and organization, resulting in a noticeable increase in overall maturity levels over six months. • Spearheaded organizational initiatives, contributing to a 15% improvement in change management effectiveness within the assigned area of responsibility. • Offered subject matter expertise to team members and stakeholders, streamlining project complexities and decision-making processes. • Provided clear direction on complex assignments, resulting in a 25% increase in project efficiency and delivery speed. • Mentored and coordinated Scrum Teams, fostering a stronger adherence to Agile Values and Principles. • Implemented tracking mechanisms for team progress and Sprint release progress, reducing missed deadlines. Show less

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  Select Plastics LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Lead Manufacturing Scheduler

  • Orchestrated daily production schedules, optimizing manufacturing efficiency and meeting quality and delivery targets, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity.• Fostered cross-functional collaboration among production teams, supply chain stakeholders, and management to prioritize tasks and resolve scheduling discrepancies.• Leveraged advanced ERP systems and scheduling software to meticulously develop, update, and manage production schedules, ensuring precision and adherence to deadlines.• Monitored production progress, identified potential bottlenecks, and implemented corrective actions, reducing downtime by 25% and increasing throughput by 30%.• Provided leadership and mentorship to scheduling team members, cultivating a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Show less