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AJ Kerr
Scrum Master // Agile Coach
Columbus, Ohio
ABOUT ME
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Agile Coach and Scrum Master based out of Columbus, Ohio
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Currently working as Nexus Scrum Master and Agile Coach in a fast-paced retail environment
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Certified Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Practitioner (SP) and a Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
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Background in development and quality assurance combined with 12+ years of consulting experience
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Well-rounded team member that is always looking for the best ways to support my teams
Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner (SP)
Certification earned in April 2019. A Certified SAFe® 4 Practitioner (SP) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) team member responsible for using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) in a SAFe environment. Key areas of responsibility include planning Program Increments and Iterations, breaking requirements into stories, developing incrementally with built-in quality, demonstrating value at a team and program level, and problem-solving impediments to drive relentless improvement.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Certification earned in January 2022. People who have passed PSM I, achieving certification, demonstrate a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. PSM I certificate holders prove that they understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams. PSM I holders have a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum.
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EDUCATION
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems,
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
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