
Besa Z
5.0
(6)
Studied at University of Tampa
Worked at Manhattan Elite Prep - Admissions
Not currently taking new clients
Work Experience

Lead Scrum Master/Agile Coach
TheIncLab
June 2024 - Present
Led Agile ceremonies and coached cross-functional teams on Scrum best practices to drive delivery of emerging tech solutions for various clients. Partnered with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, refine backlogs, and remove impediments to improve team velocity and delivery outcomes. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging tools like Jira and Confluence to enhance transparency, communication, and project execution.

Contractor
Raymond James
May 2023 - March 2024
helped me get this job Led the modernization of the Advisor Platform, transitioning it from a legacy system to a cutting-edge platform designed for enhanced usability and intuitive navigation. Thus empowering advisors and facilitating seamless client engagement and informed investment decision-making. Utilized SmartSheets and Azure DevOps to meticulously create and maintain dynamic project plans, fostering transparent communication with stakeholders through both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Facilitated collaborative efforts between business and development stakeholders to define project scope, project plans, timelines, and objectives. This strategic partnership ensured alignment and clarity, driving successful project outcomes. Servant Leadership, Resource Management and +3 skills

Project Manager / Scrum Master
Activate 180
January 2020 - March 2023
Championed the software development initiative for the Path Assist App, an innovative Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) solution designed to seamlessly connect patients with essential resources, including transportation and food support, thereby empowering them to overcome barriers that impact their overall well-being. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies for four software development teams, overseeing daily stand-ups, sprint planning and review sessions, as well as retrospectives and enabled seamless cross-collaboration and communication among 35+ offshore and onshore colleagues by sourcing and organizing project plans within JIRA. Utilized EasyBI to perform in-depth analysis of team metrics, establish comprehensive dashboards, and monitor the health and risks of over 10 projects simultaneously. This involved analyzing Backlog Health, Sprint Velocity, Burndown charts, and other metrics defined by the team, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive risk management. Servant Leadership, Resource Management and +5 skills

Tax Consultant
Tufts University
December 2019 - January 2020

GMAT/GRE/SAT/ACT Tutor
Manhattan Elite Prep - Admissions
September 2013 - February 2020
Mathematics Tutor Prepared post-graduate students for standardized mathematics exams by identifying knowledge gaps and tailoring tutoring sessions to address individual needs, resulting in a minimum increase of 100 points in students' GMAT/GRE scores. Training, Communication and +1 skill
Education

University of Tampa
Master of Science (MS), Finance
2012 - 2014
Grade: 3.50/4.0 Activities and societies: Beta Alpha Psi

University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
2008 - 2011
Grade: 3.8/4.0 Activities and societies: Pi Mu Epsilon
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