I'm Guilherme, a Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of hands-on IT experience. I've supported project managers, clients, and stakeholders across global, diverse teams, bridging the gap between business and technology with clear communication. I specialize in Agile coaching (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, OKRs), data & cloud modernization (Snowflake, AWS, GCP), and building high-performing teams through continuous improvement, mentoring, and strong vendor/stakeholder collaboration. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow on their learning journeys.

Guilherme Augusto Sugamoto Westphal

I'm Guilherme, a Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of hands-on IT experience. I've supported project managers, clients, and stakeholders across global, diverse teams, bridging the gap between business and technology with clear communication. I specialize in Agile coaching (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, OKRs), data & cloud modernization (Snowflake, AWS, GCP), and building high-performing teams through continuous improvement, mentoring, and strong vendor/stakeholder collaboration. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow on their learning journeys.

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I’m Guilherme, a Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master with 15+ years of hands-on IT experience. I’ve supported project managers, clients, and stakeholders across global, diverse teams, bridging the gap between business and technology with clear communication.

I specialize in Agile coaching (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, OKRs), data & cloud modernization (Snowflake, AWS, GCP), and building high-performing teams through continuous improvement, mentoring, and strong vendor/stakeholder collaboration. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow on their learning journeys.

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Expert
Expert
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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master at Wiley
November 1, 2023 - Present
Leading three data engineering teams in a SAFe environment; driving agile practices, SAFe implementation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement; fostering collaboration across global teams.
Scrum Master at Avenue Code
December 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Coached agile teams within the Transformation Office of a global food corporation; facilitated Scrum and OKR ceremonies; conducted lean inception/discovery; aligned with Product Owner and business; tracked metrics and impediments; servant leadership.
Scrum Master at Avenue Code
March 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Led data modernization initiative for a retail project; built and maintained data infrastructure; coached teams; facilitated ceremonies; supported customer relationships; drove continuous improvement.
Scrum Master at ExxonMobil
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Payroll IT Scrum Master supporting SAP, CareerConnect and other portals; coached two teams of 10; facilitated Scrum and SAFe ceremonies; tracked metrics; drove continuous improvements.
Lead, Testing Practices Initiative at ExxonMobil – North America Payroll Support
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2020
Led a Design Thinking-based testing initiative to enhance testing visibility, facilitated collaboration with business analysts, planned, tested and delivered changes; contributed to test strategy and process improvements.
Junior System Analyst at ExxonMobil
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Supported global HR applications; configuration and support for on-premises timekeeping, expatriate management, vendor management, and salary planning; developed data extract scripts; participated in HR modernization projects.
Trainee - IT Support & Development at ExxonMobil
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Assisted in internal plan management tools development; collaborated with senior developers on VB, VBA, and C# projects; supported data migration between SQL Server and Oracle.
Trainee – Local Operation Support at HSBC
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Provided day-to-day IT support for local office operations; assisted in troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity; supported workstation setup and documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology at Faculdade Opet, Curitiba – Brazil
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Certified Advanced Scrum Master
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2021 - February 5, 2026
Certified Kanban System Design
January 1, 2023 - February 5, 2026
Certified Lean Inception Facilitator
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment