Armani Valentino, PSM, PSPO, EMC-SM, SA, SAFe 5, SPC, PAL
Enterprise Agile Transformation Coach | Scrum Master | Agile Consultant at VRALIAM TECH LLC- Claim this Profile
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Sasha White
Armani is an excellent agile leader and an empathetic and extremely effective coach. As his colleague, it was one of my best career experiences working alongside another Scrum Master as Armani who had the unique capabilities to influence change like he did. He brings an infectious enthusiasm to every working session and understands at a high-level how to coach individuals and teams as they transform the way they work. When our teams shared dependencies, Armani collaborated with urgency and efficiency. His innate understanding of collaboration and teamwork bring the agile values and principles to life for trainees, the teams he coaches, and his teammates. In short, Armani is an exceptional agilist and an invaluable asset.
Randon Knighten, CSM, CSPO
Armani has always been an insightful individual. A positive and resourceful outlier, he empowers those around him. Armani has an entrepreneurial spirit that provides a seasoned level of motivation and commitment to every project or task. He is team player whose welcomes complex problems. It’s been a pleasure to have, with Armani’s guidance, scaled profitable ideas both professionally and independently.
Sasha White
Armani is an excellent agile leader and an empathetic and extremely effective coach. As his colleague, it was one of my best career experiences working alongside another Scrum Master as Armani who had the unique capabilities to influence change like he did. He brings an infectious enthusiasm to every working session and understands at a high-level how to coach individuals and teams as they transform the way they work. When our teams shared dependencies, Armani collaborated with urgency and efficiency. His innate understanding of collaboration and teamwork bring the agile values and principles to life for trainees, the teams he coaches, and his teammates. In short, Armani is an exceptional agilist and an invaluable asset.
Randon Knighten, CSM, CSPO
Armani has always been an insightful individual. A positive and resourceful outlier, he empowers those around him. Armani has an entrepreneurial spirit that provides a seasoned level of motivation and commitment to every project or task. He is team player whose welcomes complex problems. It’s been a pleasure to have, with Armani’s guidance, scaled profitable ideas both professionally and independently.
Sasha White
Armani is an excellent agile leader and an empathetic and extremely effective coach. As his colleague, it was one of my best career experiences working alongside another Scrum Master as Armani who had the unique capabilities to influence change like he did. He brings an infectious enthusiasm to every working session and understands at a high-level how to coach individuals and teams as they transform the way they work. When our teams shared dependencies, Armani collaborated with urgency and efficiency. His innate understanding of collaboration and teamwork bring the agile values and principles to life for trainees, the teams he coaches, and his teammates. In short, Armani is an exceptional agilist and an invaluable asset.
Randon Knighten, CSM, CSPO
Armani has always been an insightful individual. A positive and resourceful outlier, he empowers those around him. Armani has an entrepreneurial spirit that provides a seasoned level of motivation and commitment to every project or task. He is team player whose welcomes complex problems. It’s been a pleasure to have, with Armani’s guidance, scaled profitable ideas both professionally and independently.
Sasha White
Armani is an excellent agile leader and an empathetic and extremely effective coach. As his colleague, it was one of my best career experiences working alongside another Scrum Master as Armani who had the unique capabilities to influence change like he did. He brings an infectious enthusiasm to every working session and understands at a high-level how to coach individuals and teams as they transform the way they work. When our teams shared dependencies, Armani collaborated with urgency and efficiency. His innate understanding of collaboration and teamwork bring the agile values and principles to life for trainees, the teams he coaches, and his teammates. In short, Armani is an exceptional agilist and an invaluable asset.
Randon Knighten, CSM, CSPO
Armani has always been an insightful individual. A positive and resourceful outlier, he empowers those around him. Armani has an entrepreneurial spirit that provides a seasoned level of motivation and commitment to every project or task. He is team player whose welcomes complex problems. It’s been a pleasure to have, with Armani’s guidance, scaled profitable ideas both professionally and independently.
Credentials
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Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM II)
Scrum.orgNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)
Scrum.orgNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
PAL I - Professional Agile Leadership
Scrum.orgJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.May, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ENLIST Method Certified - Scrum Master (EMC-SM)
VRALIAM TECH LLCApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Enterprise Agile: Growing Scrum
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Remote Teams: Setting Expectations, Behaviors, and Habits
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Planning and Releasing Software with JIRA
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
How to Fix Bad Agile
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Scrum: The Basics
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant
Scaled Agile, Inc.Jan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Content Marketing
HubSpot AcademyJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Business Process Automation
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Certificate of Completion - PMP Exam Prep: Earn Your Project Management Certification
Project Management Institute -
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
Experience
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VRALIAM TECH LLC
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Enterprise Agile Transformation Coach | Scrum Master | Agile Consultant
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May 2021 - Present
CVS HEALTH - Brooksource - Jan 2023 - present Enterprise Agile Transformation Coach - Global 5 organization TCS - Toyota Motors of North America contract. June 2021 - April 2022 - Global 10 organization Agile Scrum Master & Coach for Backup and Storage Teams, and Quality Circle teams Walmart Agile Transformation Contract awarded. Scrum Master. Agile Coach at Certification Test Prep Boot Camp and SAFe Scrum Master Training class. Lead, execute, and manage all facets of marketing and business development, including SEO/SEM, promotional event planning and management, email and video marketing, social media campaigns, radio/television/newspaper advertising, public relations, media relations, and community outreach. Coach of multiple scrum master communities of practice and quality circles. Weekly training of 70+ Agile Coaches, Project managers, product owners, and Scrum Masters from all industries and backgrounds.
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Toyota North America
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Agile Scrum Master | Coach
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
VRALIAM TECH LLC - TCS - Toyota Motors of North America contract. Agile Scrum Master & Coach for Backup and Storage Teams, and Quality Circle teams Walmart Agile Transformation Contract awarded. Scrum Master. Agile Coach at Certification Test Prep Boot Camp and SAFe Scrum Master Training class. • Scrum master for infrastructure teams at Global 10 Enterprise Organization. • Facilitate, train, and coach two (2) teams, a total of 21 developers/engineers, including Product Owners. • Responsible for overseeing the Daily Standup, Sprint Retrospective, and assisting Product Owners with backlog refinement, scheduling, sprint and capacity planning, conflict resolution, communicating the needs of stakeholders in the product backlog, and removing impediments to increase increments of done for the team(s). • Work with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum & Agile in organizations. • Coaching Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality. • Support and serve onshore and offshore development team members by ensuring Agile practices are implemented. Coach of multiple scrum master community of practices and quality circles. Weekly training of 70+ Agile Coaches, Project managers, product owners, and Scrum Masters from all industries and backgrounds.
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MansaTek
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Scrum Master | Project Manager (Marketing)
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May 2018 - Jun 2021
*Coach and serve 1–3 Scrum teams by ensuring Scrum practices and removing impediments. *Manage teams of Scrum Masters. *Organize and facilitate daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions. *Support and educate the Product Owner, especially on grooming and maintaining the product backlog. *Guide team in estimating practices and facilitate team estimates. *Coach team(s) to become self-organized and able to hit commitments at a high level of quality. *Foster an environment of continuous improvement and team empowerment so that our teams reach their full potential for productivity, engagement, and morale. *Support Product Owners with respect to priorities and scope. *Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution among team members. *Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example.
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College Boy Publishing, LLC
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Scrum Master | Project Manager | Director of Marketing
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Apr 2012 - May 2021
Scrum Master -Help the organization adhere to the Scrum values & framework while facilitating the Agile transformation -Assist the development team in the early identification of impediments & how to arrive at faster resolutions -Facilitating team conversations, aiding in conflict resolution & empowering self-organized delivery teams -Responsible for facilitating scrum events for multiple cross functional teams (sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review and retrospective) at regular cadence and ensuring full engagement -Using Agile tools like a Kanban board, Trello, and Jira to track team progress and delivery performance Project Manager | Marketing -Direct and oversee marketing & business development. Provide marketing and business development expertise, plans, programs, and execution to accelerate business growth goals, customer retention, trust, and demand in new and existing markets. -While executing traditional and technological engagement programs for prospective clients and consumers through multi-touch activities including email marketing, automated online targeting and re-targeting responses, direct mail and online resource platforms with the purpose of accelerating customers across the buying cycle. -Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to measure all aspects of the business and create action plans to address gaps if necessary. -In addition to my daily responsibilities, I approve all online and print advertising/ PR campaigns to properly position the company’s brand. -Lead creative direction on all facets of public relations, marketing, campaigns, events, email, proposals, promotions, printed materials, media releases, SEO, presentations, and web development for the company's long-term brand. Product development from idea to completion. -Lead Local, Regional, and National campaign creation for multiple book tour and promotions projects.
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VIG Acquisitions
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United States
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Real Estate
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Scrum Master | Project Manager | Sr. Business Consultant
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May 2010 - Jun 2015
Sr. Business Consultant 2010-2015 Consulted a wide range of business processes and operations, including data analysis, developing, implementing, analyzing, managing, and tracking projects and initiatives. Project Manager 2012-2014 Fully responsible for overseeing multiple projects end-to-end. Scrum Master 2014-2015 Ensured the Scrum framework was implemented in an Agile environment, by removing impediments and supporting a collaborative and self-organizing team w/ Development Teams and Product Owners.
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123 Consulting Solutions
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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Technical Writer | Project Manager
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2010
• Responsible for contributing to creation of training manuals, roles & responsibilities, curriculum, FAQs and company success stories which were distributed via newsletter and posted on a SharePoint site to improve the Agile maturity level. • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction. • Responsible for contributing to creation of training manuals, roles & responsibilities, curriculum, FAQs and company success stories which were distributed via newsletter and posted on a SharePoint site to improve the Agile maturity level. • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
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Marketing Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Accountant
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Jul 2002 - Oct 2006
Develop and implement all marketing plans and materials & oversee the distribution of the materials to target market . Develop promotional/sponsorship events and opportunities to increase brand recognition. Recruited, trained, and managed marketing staff and interns to implement company goals and objectives. Responsible for the development of all Printing, publishing, marketing of all flyers, brochures, books, CDs, DVDs, manuals & other promotional media Track effectiveness of all marketing dollars/time spent Secured national, regional, and local media attention that has attracted thousands of members of the target audience to purchase products/services Daily development and management of relationships with individuals, businesses, and groups that have expressed interest in products and services offered.
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Education
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1998 - 2002
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing -
2021 - 2023
Western Governors University
MBA, International Business
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