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Odair C.
Project Manager

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An established professional possessing three decades of experience in Information Technology, specializing in IT project management, team leadership, and process analysis and improvement. Demonstrates a strong focus on delivery and problem-solving within diverse industries, including aviation, retail, e-commerce, life insurance, private pension plans, manufacturing, and the nonprofit sector.

  • Agile Coach
    5/1/2021 - Present

    Coached Product Managers and Product Owners in effective backlog management, prioritization techniques, and quarterly planning through structured workshops and mentoring sessions. Facilitated the adoption of best practices and tools, enabling teams to develop continuous improvement processes and operate autonomously with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

  • Agile Coach
    10/1/2020 - 4/1/2021

    Focused on coaching and facilitating the adoption of agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies, to enhance value delivery in e-commerce projects. Emphasized mindset and culture changes to streamline processes and boost productivity. Played a pivotal role in structuring essential roles and responsibilities within teams, offering mentorship to Team Leaders and Product Owners to ensure effective implementation and smooth operation of agile frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in guiding teams towards achieving continuous improvement and maximized efficiency in project execution.

  • Squad Lead
    7/1/2017 - 5/1/2020

    Successfully served as a Scrum Master for a high-performing squad leveraging Kanban methodologies. Oversaw projects delivering comprehensive fiscal and tax, accounting, and financial solutions. Additionally, managed initiatives focused on Omnichannel implementations. This role required a deep understanding of agile frameworks, proficiency in project management tools, and the ability to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated the capability to guide teams through project lifecycles, from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions.

  • Project Manager
    11/1/2007 - 5/1/2017

    Delivered comprehensive project management services for diverse industry clients including airlines, banking, and insurance sectors. Oversaw and executed project plans, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Managed cross-functional teams while coordinating resources and stakeholder communications. Applied methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, utilizing tools such as JIRA and MS Project to streamline processes and enhance project efficiency. Developed expertise in risk assessment, quality control, and strategic planning to meet and exceed client expectations.

  • Business and Systems Development Analyst
    3/1/1997 - 4/1/2017

    Developed proficiency in requirements gathering, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project needs and stakeholder expectations. Specialized in UML modeling to represent system structures and behaviors accurately. Demonstrated the ability to draft detailed functional specifications that guide development and testing processes. Utilized BPMN for AS IS and TO BE modeling, effectively mapping current processes and designing optimized future workflows.

  • Software Engineering at FIAP
    2004 - 2005

  • Administration at IREP Society and Education
    1998 - 2002

  • KCP at Kanban University
    9/1/2022

  • Management 3.0 Fundamentals at Management 3.0
    2/1/2022

  • CLF® – Certified Lean Inception Facilitator at Caroli.orgCaroli
    6/1/2021

  • PMP at PMI
    1/1/2020

  • KMP I at Kanban University
    9/1/2019

  • Professional Scrum Master - PSMI at Scrum.org
    3/1/2017

  • ITIL V4 at ITIL
    1/1/2010

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