Marissa Garza
Project Overview
I guided a 15-person development team through a comprehensive Agile transformation, enhancing their ability to respond to changing market demands and deliver value faster. This project involved not just implementing Scrum methodologies, but also fostering a cultural shift towards greater collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
🎯 Project Goals
Increase sprint velocity by at least 30%
Reduce bug backlog by 50%
Improve customer satisfaction scores by 25%
Achieve 100% team proficiency in Scrum methodologies
Establish a sustainable Agile culture within the team
📊 Project Scope
Assessment of current development processes and team dynamics
Design of customized Agile framework tailored to team needs
Implementation of Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
Setup of Agile project management tools (Jira)
Development of a comprehensive Agile training program
Creation of metrics dashboard for tracking Agile performance
Coaching of Scrum Master and Product Owner
⏰ Project Timeline
Week 1-2: Assessment and planning
Week 3-4: Initial training and Agile tools setup
Week 5-6: Implementation of Scrum ceremonies and practices
Week 7-8: Monitoring, coaching, and refinement
📦 Project Deliverables
Comprehensive Agile transformation strategy
Customized Agile framework documentation
Agile tools setup (Jira boards, backlogs, reports)
Training materials and workshops
Agile performance dashboard
Coaching sessions for key roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner)
Final report with metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations
✅ Project Outcomes
Increased sprint velocity by 50% within 2 months of Agile adoption
Reduced bug backlog by 70% through improved quality practices\
Improved customer satisfaction scores by 35% due to faster feature delivery
Achieved 100% team proficiency in Scrum methodologies
Established a self-sustaining Agile culture with team-driven continuous improvement
💥 Project Impact
The Agile transformation dramatically improved the team's ability to deliver high-quality software rapidly and consistently. It fostered a more collaborative and innovative environment, leading to increased job satisfaction and reduced turnover. Personally, this project deepened my understanding of change management in software development contexts and reinforced my belief in the power of Agile methodologies to drive both team performance and product quality.