Munira O.
Senior Agile Scrum Master
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Munira O. is an accomplished Agile Scrum Master / Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience managing the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale technology solutions within regulated environments. With a technical foundation of 23 years in hands-on software development, Munira expertly facilitated Scrum ceremonies, removed delivery impediments, and coached cross-functional teams to boost predictable, high-quality results. At WonderLabz, Munira improved sprint predictability by 25% and reduced blocked work items by 30% through active impediment management and robust use of Agile Metrics. While at Standard Bank, Munira led Agile teams delivering digital banking and financial services platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and high system uptime. Proficient in Java, CI/CD Pipelines & Automation, and driving delivery governance, Munira consistently improved team engagement and delivery consistency across the software development lifecycle.
Experience
Agile Scrum Master / Delivery Manager
WonderLabz · 2022 — 2024Conducted Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to enhance team coordination and focus on delivery. Actively eliminated impediments and managed dependencies among teams, utilizing technical knowledge to address blockages. Provided coaching on Agile principles and Scrum roles, fostering team engagement and consistent delivery practices. Collaborated with Product Owners to ensure backlogs were refined, prioritized, and maintained for work readiness. Integrated Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, burndown, and cycle time, to promote transparency and informed decision-making.Agile Delivery Lead / Technical Team Lead
Standard Bank · 2000 — 2022Directed several Agile teams focused on the delivery of enterprise-scale digital banking and financial services within highly regulated settings. Led Agile planning initiatives encompassing PI Planning, sprint execution, and coordination of dependencies to align business, technology, and compliance stakeholders. Offered coaching and mentoring in Agile practices to Scrum Masters, developers, and analysts, enhancing overall Agile maturity and delivery predictability. Applied technical expertise to preemptively identify delivery risks, unblocking challenges in engineering, and supporting architectural decisions. Oversaw delivery governance and compliance with security regulations, achieving zero audit findings for multiple years. Assisted in delivering high-availability platforms and robust systems to maintain 99.99% uptime.Senior Developer / Software Developer
Standard BankEngineered and developed enterprise applications utilizing Java, JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, and REST APIs. Constructed and integrated microservices and API platforms, facilitating scalable and secure system architectures. Worked within Agile teams using Jira and Confluence to enhance iterative delivery and transparency. Employed object-oriented design principles to produce maintainable, high-quality code. Contributed to CI/CD automation processes, which improved release quality and minimized deployment risks.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma in Information TechnologyUniversity of the Witwatersrand
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