Salim Chafaqui

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Software Consultant/Scrum Master at Crown Prosecution Service

Studied Software Engineering at Edinburgh Napier

Joined April 10, 2021

Skills

Languages

French

Native or Bilingual

About

Dedicated and solutions-driven professional powered by a proven record of success implementing scrum framework, with all artifacts, ceremonies, and techniques. Possesses strong project management acumen and expertise acting as process owner for the team, removing impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, and ensuring product backlog is in good shape and ready for the next sprint. Extensive experience in driving the Scrum Team’s focus on creating high-value increments that meet the definition of done, supporting internal communication and effective collaboration. Provided training, coaching, and mentorship to client stakeholders aiding in the adoption of the system and specific releases. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to affect change across a range of areas, complex projects, and programmes. Highlights of Expertise • Scrum Master • Jira Reporting • Backlog Management • Product Roadmap Delivery • Software Development • Agile Framework Implementation • Vendor Relations • Strategy and Implementation • Teamwork and Capability Building • Project Delivery/Planning • Requirements Gathering and Documentation • Project Risks/Issues Mitigation • Sprint Planning & Retrospectives • Test Case Development • Stakeholder Engagement • Continuous Improvement • People Leadership, Development

Experience

Crown Prosecution Service

Feb 2021 – Present

Remote

Software Consultant/Scrum Master

Provided leadership for the development and implementation of an agile framework to support the agile transformation of CPS Solution Dev teams and the delivery of two projects including data breach and E-Forms. Assisted with agile ceremonies. Key Achievements:  Organised regular training, coaching, and mentorship for teams over core principles of the scrum to drive digital transformation.  Built and nurtured strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business for timely delivery of projects.  Enhanced the velocity of development teams with some agile best practices, coordinating between the development team and the business.  Led the creation of product roadmap and backlog items including epics, features, and user stories.

Education

Edinburgh Napier

Computer Science, Software Engineering