AMIR AZIMI

Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, team mentoring and stakeholder management. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Enthusiastic and passionate about digital technology such as AR, VR, ML and AI technologies, seeking to join a global leading organisation in digital reality solutions to leverage my skills in optimising team performance, facilitating scrum events, and driving project success. Committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment for continuous improvement.

Westpac New Zealand (Senior Scrum Master)

• Successfully mentored and coached multiple squads, enhancing their Agile practices and self-sufficiency.
• Improved squad performance by collaborating with the Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, removing barriers, and fostering a value-driven mindset.
• Facilitated critical scrum events, ensuring clear communication and alignment between squads and stakeholders.
• Utilised empirical data to optimize team velocity and assess scrum maturity, leading to continuous improvement.
• Addressed systemic impediments to team agility, effectively preventing potential blockers.
  

Intelligent Solutions (Delivery Manager/Scrum Master)

• Implemented a scaled Agile framework for a start-up, forming a self-organized development team.
• Delivered a peer-to-peer platform, DriverB, addressing transportation issues, and successfully launched the product.
• Ensured product quality through clear communication and guidance at all stages of development.
• Educated and reinforced Agile/Scrum practices among team members and stakeholders.
• Shielded development teams from distractions, maintaining focus on product backlog and project timelines.

Kish Island Tech Company (Business and Technology Consultant)

• Established a consultancy providing tailored digital transformation solutions and Agile training.
• Successfully implemented an educational platform for school children, enhancing their learning experience.
• Customized and integrated POS systems for chain stores, improving their accounting and inventory processes.
• Conducted Agile Scrum methodology training and workshops at educational institutes.
• Offered cost-effective digital transformation solutions to small companies, supporting their business growth.
  

Next Generation Gaming (Remote Development Coordinator)

• Set up and led a high-performance remote team of 16 developers, delivering over 120 products on time.
• Applied and tailored Agile Scrum framework for a dispersed team across multiple time zones, enhancing collaboration.
• Managed product releases and facilitated continuous improvement using Kaizen principles.
  
  

Next Generation Gaming (Localisation Manager)

• Managed the localization of over 80 slot games into 32 languages, optimizing resources and processes.
• Developed a framework for ongoing game localization efforts, ensuring consistency and quality.

Next Generation Gaming (Graphics Team Lead)

• Implemented an automated framework for creating and building standard new game titles, improving efficiency.
• Led the R&D team in converting Flash games to HTML5 for mobile compatibility, enhancing user experience.
  

New South Wales Police Force (E-Learning Developer)

• Developed e-learning modules that improved training effectiveness for the NSW Police Force.
  

Cadre Design Technology (Flash Developer)

• Contributed to the development of multimedia projects as a freelance contractor, meeting client specifications and deadlines.
  

ITTI (Information Technology Training Institute) (Guest Lecturer)

• Delivered lectures and training sessions on multimedia and design, enhancing students' skills and knowledge.
  

IETCL (International Education and Technology Company Ltd) (Flash Designer and Audio/Video Producer)

• Designed and produced multimedia content, improving the quality and engagement of educational materials.
  

Downunder International (Production Manager and Chief Designer)

• Managed production and design projects, leading a team to deliver high-quality multimedia content.
  

• Part of the Scrum Alliance Community since 2012, Scrum Alliance is the largest, most established, and influential professional membership organization in the Agile community in the world, where Scrum is at the foundation of all the products, services, and solutions.
• Member of (AIMIA) Australian Interactive Media Industry Association since 2005, AIMIA is the peak national industry body representing the Interactive Media and Digital Content sectors in Australia.
• Member of the SAFe Foundational Community, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing Agile practices at an enterprise scale. SAFe's mission is to help enterprises achieve better business outcomes through Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Member of Agile Mentors, a global community providing education, support, and mentorship for Agile practitioners, helping them enhance their skills and advance their careers.

• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• Certified PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management
• Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Certified PRINCE2 Agile
• Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, Wharton Executive Education, 2019
• Certified Product Owner (CPO), 2013
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 2012
• Diploma: Multimedia Design, Natcoll Design Technology, 2004
• Certificate: Web Design, Christchurch Polytechnic, 2003