Rafael A.
Project Manager

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Bio

The individual's career commenced in .Net and front-end development, followed by a transition into requirements and quality assurance, where five years were committed. Based on acquired certifications and demonstrated skills, a promotion to project manager was subsequently attained within a software factory. Currently, the individual aims to pursue opportunities for professional growth and development in collaboration with senior management.

Agile Specialist
8/1/2020 - Present

Developed expertise in facilitating workflow, meetings, ceremonies, and value chains within squad journeys, ensuring smooth integration of dependencies between squads and areas. Enhanced problem-solving skills by encouraging squad members to resolve impediments independently. Strengthened Agile values and software development principles within the squad and promoted frequent planning revisits. Proactively anticipated squad challenges and ensured the quality of story writing, adhering to the INVEST criteria before development.

Closely collaborated with Product Managers to instill an agile mindset in planning, product conception, and management. Supported in compiling and presenting information to heads and stakeholders. Focused on team building to enhance psychological safety, thereby improving the frequency and quality of feedback and continuous improvement processes. Conducted continuous health checks in behavior, processes, and deliveries to maintain squad efficiency.

Monitored squad efficiency metrics, assisting teams in leveraging improvements. Evolved the Agility Chapter by integrating best practices and promoting organizational self-management and agility. Ensured OKRs were curated to align with organizational objectives. Led teams in identifying workflow issues, bottlenecks, and blockages, promoting leadership engagement at all levels for problem resolution. Facilitated continuous process improvement through retrospectives and Kaizen processes.
Project Manager
4/1/2017 - 8/1/2020

Successfully led a team, managing scope, time, and cost in medium-sized projects from initiation to completion. Established and maintained contact with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project goals. Reported data and information to senior management, providing timely updates on project progress. Supported the commercial team in strategic initiatives and client engagement, including the creation of new contracts. Undertook responsibilities in hiring new employees, ensuring the acquisition of top talent. Oversaw the management of multiple concurrent projects with a single development team, demonstrating strong organizational skills. Proficiently managed and executed both traditional and agile projects, adapting methodologies to fit project requirements. Directed and evaluated the Trainee program, fostering the development of new talent within the organization.
Requirements and Quality Analyst
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2017

Acquired expertise in documentation survey and testing within a software factory environment. Demonstrated advanced skills in requirement gathering, documentation, and analysis to enhance software development processes. Conducted comprehensive testing of software demands, ensuring high-quality outputs and thorough validation of specifications. Utilized various testing methodologies and software tools to identify and rectify defects, contributing to the improvement of product performance and reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and optimize the efficiency of the development lifecycle.