Hi, I’m Kelvin Babs, an innovative IT Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of experience leading Agile delivery, digital transformation, and large-scale SaaS initiatives. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams through both Waterfall and Agile programs, building governance frameworks, and delivering end-to-end value from requirements to deployment. I’m passionate about creating data-driven products and fostering a culture of continuous learning, coaching Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile coaches through Centers of Excellence. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to align customer needs with business goals, driving measurable improvements in user experience and overall delivery performance.

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Hi, I’m Kelvin Babs, an innovative IT Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of experience leading Agile delivery, digital transformation, and large-scale SaaS initiatives. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams through both Waterfall and Agile programs, building governance frameworks, and delivering end-to-end value from requirements to deployment. I’m passionate about creating data-driven products and fostering a culture of continuous learning, coaching Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile coaches through Centers of Excellence. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to align customer needs with business goals, driving measurable improvements in user experience and overall delivery performance.

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Hi, I’m Kelvin Babs, an innovative IT Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of experience leading Agile delivery, digital transformation, and large-scale SaaS initiatives. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams through both Waterfall and Agile programs, building governance frameworks, and delivering end-to-end value from requirements to deployment.

I’m passionate about creating data-driven products and fostering a culture of continuous learning, coaching Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile coaches through Centers of Excellence. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to align customer needs with business goals, driving measurable improvements in user experience and overall delivery performance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Agile Coach at Telesat
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Agile strategy and delivery for complex technology programs in a SAFe environment. Utilize Azure DevOps and Jira to manage workflows, capacity planning, and release visibility. Build analytics dashboards using Power BI and ADO data to support executive decision-making. Ensure governance, compliance, and structured delivery across satellite technology initiatives.
Agile Delivery Lead at Capital One
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Managed four Agile product squads delivering high-compliance fraud and risk-mitigation solutions. Used ADO/Jira analytics, flow metrics, and dashboards to track performance and forecast delivery. Partnered with stakeholders to refine requirements, manage dependencies, and support PI planning.
Senior Scrum Master / Product Owner at Canada Life
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Facilitated all Agile ceremonies and coached distributed teams on Scrum and Kanban practices. Managed backlogs, sprint commitments, and SDLC documentation for regulatory and compliance-driven initiatives. Built performance dashboards (velocity, burndown, throughput) using Power BI and Jira/ADO data.
Senior Product Owner at BusyQA
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Conducted gap analysis and business process mapping to drive new product lines, increasing company revenue by attracting new clients. Led product development efforts for TwoPlugs’ application, resulting in two new lines of business. Coached teams on Agile practices, improving workflow efficiency and product delivery.
Regional Agile Product Manager / Agile Coach at REFin Homes Ltd
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019
Identified project risks and developed risk response plans, reducing risk by 30% and yielding substantial annual savings. Led agile transformation, coaching product teams to deliver high-value features driving customer satisfaction and growth. Mapped customer journeys to develop customer-centric products and automated onboarding.
Regional Director Products Agile Coach at Krossbreeds CPMS
February 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
Directed product teams in launching new services generating over $1 million in revenue. Directed end-to-end program implementation with matrix teams and governed processes, while coaching Scrum Masters on improving sprint delivery and capacity planning.
Regional Director Products at Universal Cinema Services
February 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Led product initiatives and service launches, aligning with business goals and delivering value to customers in the media/entertainment space.
Senior Project Manager at Silverbird Group
April 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
Managed large-scale projects across divisions, overseeing project charters, governance, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Education

Master’s Degree: Certification in Commercial Contract at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Master’s Degree: Environmental Design (Architecture) at University of Lagos
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Scaled Portfolio Kanban
January 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026
Professional Kanban Flow metrics for scrum
January 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
January 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
January 1, 2023 - February 13, 2026
Professional Backlog Management Skills
January 1, 2023 - February 13, 2026
SAFe 6.0 Scrum master
January 1, 2022 - February 13, 2026
IC - Agile Certified Coach (ICC - ACC)
January 1, 2021 - February 13, 2026
IC - Agile Team Facilitator (ICC - ATF)
January 1, 2021 - February 13, 2026
Kanban Management Professional (KMP)
January 1, 2021 - February 13, 2026
Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS®)
January 1, 2021 - February 13, 2026
Professional Scrum Master II (PSM®)
January 1, 2021 - February 13, 2026
PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner
January 1, 2020 - February 13, 2026
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) foundation v3
January 1, 2019 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government, Media & Entertainment