Scrum Masters are problem solvers and change champions responsible for driving and sustaining Agile practices across Product Development teams. They lead iterative and incremental development processes by ensuring a team’s commitment to Scrum values, practices, and rules, and deliver value to customers over time.
Technical knowledge is essential for a successful Scrum Master; understanding the core principles of Agile development and how to leverage Agile tools and techniques is key. However, the non-technical skills and attributes that Scrum Masters bring to the table are equally important – strong leadership, accurate estimation and planning abilities, excellent communication and facilitation skills, as well as problem solving and coaching capabilities.
As the demand for Scrum Masters grows rapidly, it’s increasingly important for jobseekers to stand out from the growing competition. To secure an interview, you need a resume that emphasizes your technical and efficient abilities, clearly demonstrates the value you’d bring to an organization, and portrays you as the kind of strong leader and team player that’s looking to succeed in a modern Scrum Master role. Below you’ll find sample resumes of Scrum Masters at different levels of experience, exemplifying the unique and modern qualities of a successful Scrum Master.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives
- Support the Product Owner in their responsibilities, including backlog refinement, sprint planning and managing stakeholder expectations
- Coach development teams to optimize their use of Agile/Scrum practices and ensure team members effectively use Scrum principles
- Monitor team progress and help remove obstacles
- Promote continuous improvement throughout the organization
- Aid in gathering and assessing process agreements and artifacts, such as the creation of a Product Vision and Backlog
- Advise stakeholders as to appropriate Agile and Scrum processes that can be adapted and implemented
- Facilitate root cause analyses and help build corrective action plans
- Monitor team velocity and quality metrics
- Communicate progress and impediments to senior management and stakeholders
You can use the examples above as a starting point to help you brainstorm tasks, accomplishments for your work experience section.
Scrum Masters are responsible for coordinating, training, and facilitating cross-functional Scrum teams to ensure product development is on-time and on-budget. When writing a Scrum Master resume, key qualifications should highlight prior success with Scrum implementation, managing complex projects, effective coaching and mentoring, as well as successful negotiation and communication with stakeholders. Additionally, be sure to emphasize metrics or outcomes to showcase your ability to drive team performance and work efficiency.
Megan Martinez
megan@martinez.com
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(233) 103-7707
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linkedin.com/in/megan-martinez
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@megan.martinez
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megan-martinez.com
Scrum Master
An experienced Scrum Master with over 5 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products. Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and implement Scrum framework to improve team collaboration, productivity and deliver projects on-time and within budget. Adept at identifying and removing obstacles that impede team progress and coach team members to improve their skills in Agile methodologies. Strong communicator and problem-solver with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Scrum Master
2/2022 – Present
Velocity Ventures
- Improved team velocity by 35% by implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and facilitating the adoption of Agile practices across the development team
- Reduced the number of blockers by 50% and increased the team's ability to deliver high-quality features by introducing Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
- Improved team morale by 20% by leading team-building activities, fostering open communication, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Agile Coach
2/2020 – 2/2022
Radiant Innovations
- Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers in delivering a complex software project, exceeding project goals and delivering the product 2 months ahead of schedule. Utilized Scrum methodology and consistently facilitated effective sprint planning and retrospective meetings to drive progress.
- Implemented a continuous improvement program, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a 50% reduction in rework.
- Successfully coached and mentored team members, resulting in a 50% increase in employee engagement and satisfaction.
Agile Scrum Project Manager
1/2018 – 2/2020
Neptune Ventures
- Managed the delivery of a high-visibility, enterprise-level project, successfully delivering it within budget and on time.
- Successfully negotiated and managed project dependencies, resulting in a 20% reduction in project risk.
- Implemented an agile metrics program to measure and improve team performance, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
- Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
- Sprint Planning and Retrospective Meetings
- Continuous Improvement
- Software Development
- Negotiation and Risk Reduction
- Metrics Program Implementation
- Team Building
- Communication and Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Budget Management
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Open Source Technologies
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
1/2023
Scrum Alliance
Professional Scrum Master II™
1/2022
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master I™
1/2021
Scrum.org
Education
Master of Science in Agile Project Management
2012-2018
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA
- Agile Project Management
- Computer Science
Senior Scrum Masters are responsible for leading teams through Agile project management practices and Scrum ceremonies. When applying for this role, your resume should focus on successful results stemming from Agile and Scrum processes that you’ve implemented in previous roles, such as increased customer satisfaction and improved team efficiency. Additionally, highlight any other relevant skills and hard that further demonstrate your ability to manage and motivate a team, such as successful team building activities and effective stakeholder engagement.
Ethan Krolewski
ethan@krolewski.com
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(233) 565-4493
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linkedin.com/in/ethan-krolewski
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@ethan.krolewski
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Senior Scrum Master
For the last 6 years, I have gained adept skills and proficiency as a Senior Scrum Master. My success in driving teams to success has been well-recognized, having increased customer satisfaction by 25%, revenue by 30%, and decreasing team conflict and turnover rate by 50%. I have also developed efficient processes that have decreased inter-team dependencies by 20% and increased productivity by 15%.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Scrum Master
07/2021 – Present
AgileBrains
- Led a team of 15+ members in delivering a software project, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction and a 30% increase in revenue.
- Successfully managed and resolved conflicts within the team, resulting in a 50% reduction in team turnover rate.
- Successfully implemented a Scrum of Scrums process, resulting in a 20% reduction in inter-team dependencies and a 15% increase in overall project efficiency.
Scrum Master
03/2019 – 07/2021
ScrumWise
- Led a cross-functional Scrum team of 10 members in the successful launch of a new product, increasing customer satisfaction by 30% and product adoption by 50%
- Mentored and developed the Scrum team members by regularly facilitating retrospectives, coaching and providing guidance to promote continuous improvement and growth
- Improved collaboration between development and design teams by implementing new daily standup processes and ensuring that work was aligned with team objectives, resulting in a 15% reduction in conflict and a 20% improvement in team cohesion
Agile Coach
02/2017 – 03/2019
AgileCube
- Improved team performance by introducing new Agile methodologies, such as Kanban and Scrumban, resulting in a 25% increase in sprint velocity and a 30% improvement in overall team efficiency.
- Improved stakeholder engagement by producing progress reports and regularly communicating project status to executives, resulting in a 10% increase in stakeholder confidence and satisfaction.
- Improved team morale by implementing regular team building activities and encouraging team collaboration, resulting in a 25% increase in employee engagement and a 15% improvement in employee retention.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Ceremonies
- User Story Creation & Prioritization
- Backlog Management
- Sprint Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Progress Reporting
- Team Building & Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Kanban & Scrumban
- Product Adoption & Customer Satisfaction
- Project Management & Delivery
- Scrum of Scrums Implementation
- Inter-Team Dependency Mitigation
- Continuous Improvement & Growth
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Performance Monitoring & Optimization
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster, A-CSM®
10/2022
Scrum Alliance
Professional Scrum Master (PSM III)
10/2021
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master (PSM II)
10/2020
Scrum.org
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology
2011-2017
Boston College
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Boston, MA
- Agile Scrum
- Information Technology
Salesforce Scrum Masters are responsible for coaching and training a team on effective Salesforce processes and best practices. Resumes for this role should showcase significant experience and success in implementing Salesforce solutions and deploying customer requests. In addition, this role requires both technical and soft skills such as being able to bring teams together, keep tasks on track, and ensure customer success. Be sure to emphasize any accomplishments that show you have achieved these skills. Finally, include any other relevant skills such as Salesforce certifications and experience with Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.
Liam Chen
liam@chen.com
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(233) 745-7182
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linkedin.com/in/liam-chen
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@liam.chen
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Salesforce Scrum Master
A highly qualified and motivated Salesforce Scrum Master with a strong technical background and collaborative nature, seeking to leverage organizational and team-building skills to lead successful Salesforce releases, resulting in improved user adoption rates, customer satisfaction and system speed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Salesforce Scrum Master
2/2022 – Present
SalesforceCrafters
- Successfully organized and facilitated sprint planning and retrospectives, improving daily stand-ups by 10%
- Developed comprehensive user stories to ensure product features included all requirements, resulting in consistent and customer-centric releases
- Collaborated on Salesforce releases and deployments, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components, resulting in an increase of user adoption rate by 5%
Salesforce Administrator
2/2020 – 2/2022
Agile Builders
- Mentored and led the Salesforce delivery team to a successful product launch, resulting in a 20% increase in system speed, customer satisfaction, and user adoption rate
- Employed best practices and techniques across sprints and objectives to ensure productive, customer-centric releases
- Held stakeholders accountable to their deadlines and scheduled activities, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate in customer user stories
Salesforce Project Manager
1/2018 – 2/2020
SAFeMasters
- Coached and trained the team on Salesforce best practices, implementation strategies, and Scrum processes and proactively identified any improvement areas or areas of concern
- Utilized tracking mechanisms to monitor team velocity, defect rates, and quality metrics in order to successfully anticipate and manage product releases
- Implemented various applications and technologies to develop innovative Salesforce solutions and customer requests, increasing customer satisfaction by 15%
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Product Management
- Salesforce Administration
- Agile Methodologies
- SCRUM Master Certification
- Change Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Project Coordination
- Technical Documentation
- SCRUM Practices and Principles
- Quality Assurance
- System Testing
- Performance Tuning
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
- Teambuilding
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Master of Science in Agile Project Management
2012-2018
Metropolis University of Agile Technology
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New York, NY
- Scrum Management
- Salesforce Development
The role of a Safe Scrum Master requires strong skills in Agile methodology, project management, and stakeholder communication. For a successful resume, emphasize your experience leading Agile projects, coaching and mentoring development teams, and managing key stakeholders. Showcase your ability to audit the development environment, develop strategies, and optimize Agile processes to ensure successful delivery of projects. Demonstrate how you leveraged your technical and interpersonal skillset to maximize the development team's self-organization and manage conflicts within the team.
Nicholas Wilson
nicholas@wilson.com
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(233) 596-2299
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linkedin.com/in/nicholas-wilson
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@nicholas.wilson
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nicholas-wilson.com/career
SAFe Scrum Master
A driven, results-oriented Safe Scrum Master with strong Agile process management skills, seeking to leverage experience in product life cycle management and team mentorship to elevate product development and delivery for a progressive organization. Aiming to implement modern processes and best practices to streamline product delivery and optimize performance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SAFe Scrum Master
3/2022 – Present
SAFeCrafters
- Developed and monitored Agile processes, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, to ensure the successful completion of projects within budget and timeline
- Successfully coached and mentored the development team to maximize their self-organization, innovation, and delivery
- Helped to create transparency and visibility into the product life cycle, by facilitating clear communication among the product owners, stakeholders, and executive teams
Agile Project Manager
3/2020 – 3/2022
Agile Builders
- Implemented an Agile methodology to establish best-in-class performance, quality, and budget standards
- Proactively managed team dynamics and morale, by identifying areas of improvement and providing teams with necessary support and guidance
- Managed conflicts within the team, evaluating and tackling issues to ensure the successful completion of projects
Scrum Administrator
3/2019 – 3/2020
SAFeMasters
- Successfully audited the development environment to swiftly identify bugs and performance issues
- Developed a strategy to optimize Agile practices and introduced best practices to improve the process
- Partnered with stakeholders to build a shared understanding of how Agile activities align with business objectives and created product priorities accordingly
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile Methodology
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand-ups
- Sprint Reviews
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Team Coaching/Mentoring
- Transparency/Visibility
- Team Dynamics Management
- Conflicts Resolution
- Auditing Development Environment
- Strategy Optimization
- Business Objectives Alignment
- Product Prioritization
- Quality Standards
- Budgeting
- Process Improvement
- Self-organization
- Innovation Delivery
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Planning
- Risk Management
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2015-2019
Purdue University
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West Lafayette, IN
- Scrum Master
- Agile Project Management
Junior Scrum Masters play a vital role in the successful completion of sprints and associated activities for their teams. Their resume should emphasize their knowledge and implementation of Scrum methodologies, and successful system-wide optimization experiences. Additionally, a Junior Scrum Master should be sure to highlight their proficiency in scrum backlog and sprint related tasks, and their skills in facilitating more effective meetings and process optimization.
Ryan Rodriguez
ryan@rodriguez.com
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(233) 677-6317
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linkedin.com/in/ryan-rodriguez
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@ryan.rodriguez
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Junior Scrum Master
A highly organized and detail-oriented professional seeking to utilize strong facilitation and project management skills to secure a Junior Scrum Master role and contribute to successful sprints. Possess expertise in implementing optimized workflows and sprint processes, driving sprint success and aiding stakeholders with concise project reports. Committed to developing and deploying innovative systems to maximize KPI delivery and support corporate goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Scrum Master
08/2022 – Present
ScrumCrafters
- Proven success as a Junior Scrum Master supporting the Scrum Team with successful sprints, daily stand-up meetings, and scrum-specific methodologies
- Facilitated system-wide optimization for sprint activities, managing timelines and provided effective updates to stakeholders with concise sprint reports
- Estimations and tracking of stories with oversight and guidance of the Scrum Master and Product Owner
Agile Project Manager
11/2021 – 08/2022
Agile Builders
- Implemented status updates to stakeholders ensuring sprint deadlines and goals are met on time and on budget
- Accurately and efficiently calculated tasks to enable desired performance, leading to measurable boost in KPI delivery
- Increased effectiveness of meetings with introduction of new workflows and process optimization
Scrum Lead
05/2021 – 11/2021
Sprint Masters
- Assisted Scrum Master and Product Owner to maintain an up-to-date scrum backlog with relevant information and latest sprint updates
- Enforced consistent sprint structure and resource allocation, resulting in improved communication between cross-functional and dispersed teams
- Streamlined sprint deliverables with development and deployment of cutting-edge systems and strategies
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile methodology
- Scrum framework
- Sprint planning
- Daily stand-up meetings
- Scrum estimation techniques
- Stakeholder management
- KPI tracking and tracking
- Process optimization
- Backlog maintenance
- Resource management
- Issue resolution
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- System development and deployment
- Communication and negotiation
- Problem solving and decision making
- Quality assurance and control
- Leadership and motivation
- Organization and time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agile Project Management
2017-2021
Oceanic College of Agile Management
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San Diego, CA
- Agile Development
- Scrum Management
For a successful entry-level Scrum Master resume, it is important to emphasize experience in leading sprints and developing quality user stories, as well as facilitating effective meetings to discuss and refine user stories. It would also be beneficial to highlight any hard skills associated with project management software, monitoring sprint progress and measuring team performance. Additionally, showcasing the successful delivery of projects will help demonstrate the impact that you can have on the team.
Lena Lee
lena@lee.com
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(233) 736-1271
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linkedin.com/in/lena-lee
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@lena.lee
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Entry Level Scrum Master
A highly-motivated and ambitious Entry Level Social Media Manager with a passion for researching relevant industry topics and craft creative campaigns to engage target audiences to build brand presence. Skilled in drafting high-quality content across social media channels, monitoring and managing platforms, and analyzing and tracking campaigns to optimize results. Seeking to leverage excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to develop high-quality content and exceed brand objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Scrum Master
09/2022 – Present
Agile Alliance
- Implemented agile sprints and Increased team productivity by 25% through facilitating effective sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint demos and sprint retrospectives.
- Developed high-quality user stories by collaborating with the product owner and organizing effective meetings to discuss and refine user stories.
- Enhanced collaboration between teams and increased knowledge sharing across development team by introducing new processes and systems.
- Monitored sprint progress, identified any impediments and reported project updates to the stakeholders effectively.
Junior Agile Project Manager
04/2022 – 07/2022
Scrum Savvy
- Generated and maintained accurate project reports and sprint plans with thorough knowledge of project management tools
- Assisted Product Owners in their product development by providing guidance to team members regarding their tasks and responsibilities
- Effectively tracked project progress and milestones using advanced project management software
- Optimized team performance through regular measurements and by reporting data using industry-standard metrics
01/2022 – 04/2022
TranquilMind Inc.
- Contributed towards organizational goals
- Facilitated an open and constructive environment
- Successfully completed projects
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile Scrum Methodologies
- Sprint and Release Planning
- Project Management
- User Story and Requirement Gathering
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement and Efficiency
- Knowledge Sharing and Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication with Stakeholders
- Milestone Tracking and Performance Metrics
- Facilitating Meetings and Retrospectives
- Creating and Maintaining Documentation
- Resource and Time Management
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2018-2022
Cypress College of Agile Management
,
Miami, FL
- Agile Development
- Scrum Management
Agile Scrum Masters play a fundamental role in all Agile software development projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in successfully implementing Agile frameworks, while also introducing process improvements throughout. Your resume should highlight experience training and coaching team members, leading daily standup meetings and developing performance metrics. You should also be able to demonstrate successful project execution and your ability to manage risks and dependencies.
David Chen
david@chen.com
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(233) 603-4341
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linkedin.com/in/david-chen
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@david.chen
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Agile Scrum Master
With over 6 years of experience as an Agile Scrum Master, I have successfully implemented Agile framework for ten software development teams, increased efficiency and productivity by 30%, delivered projects two weeks ahead of schedule and significantly reduced project blockers resulting in a 20% decrease. Additionally I have provided guidance to new team members on Agile best practices, proactively identified risks and dependencies, and improved the overall project performance. I am committed to helping teams thrive and deliver value through process improvement and excellence in Agile software project execution.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Agile Scrum Master
07/2021 – Present
Sprint Solutions
- Successfully implemented Agile scrum frameworks for software development teams, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity by 30%.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, demos, and reviews, to ensure all objectives were met and the project progressed on schedule.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and business sponsors to proactively identify risks and dependencies for Agile projects, reducing the chance for costly delays and errors.
Agile Team Lead
03/2019 – 07/2021
Apex Scrum Services
- Improved monitoring and management of software development projects, leading to an improvement of overall project performance by 10%
- Provided guidance and training to team members on Agile practices and best practices
- Monitored and improved Agile processes based on regular feedback
- Generated project and sprint reports to provide visibility of the project’s overall performance
Scrum Project Manager
02/2017 – 03/2019
Scrumwise Solutions
- Implemented an Agile scrum framework for a software development team of nine, resulting in delivery of an eight-week project two weeks ahead of schedule
- Provided training and coaching to new team members on Agile best practices and facilitated sprint planning, daily standups, demos and sprint review meetings
- Developed and implemented guidelines, rules, and polices to manage sprint goals, staffing plans, KPIs, and sprint progress, resulting in a 20% reduction of project blockers
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Agile Methodology
- Scrum Framework
- Project Management
- Team Facilitation
- Sprint Goals Planning
- Risk and Dependency Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Project Visibility Reporting
- Process Documentation
- Training and Coaching
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Meeting Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agile Project Management
2013-2017
Marquette University of Agile Studies
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Milwaukee, WI
- Agile Development
- Scrum Management
