I am an accomplished Project Management Professional with over 10 years of experience, skilled in driving business outcomes and enhancing organizational effectiveness through traditional and Agile methodologies. Excels in leading high-performing teams, managing and building APIs, and contributing to the development of banking investment platforms.

Gerald Ogbuokiri

I am an accomplished Project Management Professional with over 10 years of experience, skilled in driving business outcomes and enhancing organizational effectiveness through traditional and Agile methodologies. Excels in leading high-performing teams, managing and building APIs, and contributing to the development of banking investment platforms.

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I am an accomplished Project Management Professional with over 10 years of experience, skilled in driving business outcomes and enhancing organizational effectiveness through traditional and Agile methodologies. Excels in leading high-performing teams, managing and building APIs, and contributing to the development of banking investment platforms.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Scrum Master at Toronto Dominion Bank
May 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Led the development and optimization of banking APIs, overseeing currency upgrades and modernization initiatives. Ensured adherence to Agile methodologies, facilitated Scrum processes, and enhanced team performance to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable API solutions. Successfully led the team in delivering multiple API enhancements and currency upgrades within planned sprints and Planning Intervals utilizing the SAFe framework. Coordinated integration of new features and optimizations, contributing to increased user satisfaction. Improved API performance and reliability, resulting in a 17.5% reduction in response times. Facilitated effective sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for a super pod of 19 members, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with Agile principles despite added complexity. Implemented Agile best practices, leading to a 9% increase in team velocity over an 8-month period. Coached team members on Agile methodologies.
Senior Scrum Master at S&P Global
September 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Led the development and enhancement of banking investment platforms, overseeing all aspects of project management and Agile implementation to ensure high-quality deliverables and increased user engagement. Designed and developed banking investment platforms, including Strategy Builders and Advanced Options Chains, tailored for various user levels, resulting in a 34% increase in user engagement and satisfaction. Collaborated with product owners to manage backlogs and reduce time-to-market by 20%. Implemented and tracked KPIs to measure team performance, enhancing transparency and fostering continuous improvement. Strengthened Agile principles to drive team collaboration and discipline, leading to increased velocity and overall project efficiency. Developed and maintained communication channels for improved internal and external transparency. Utilized tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint for effective project tracking and collaboration.
Project Manager at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
March 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Led cross-functional teams in developing and implementing advanced automotive systems and digital platforms, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. Developed and maintained Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project planning and milestone tracking. Conducted gap analysis of technology platforms, producing a strategic roadmap that improved operational efficiency by 25%. Led requirements gathering and produced documentation including use cases, user stories, and technical specifications. Managed project scope, schedule, and budget, achieving a 95% on-time and within-budget completion rate. Oversaw budget allocations and reforecasting. Implemented rigorous quality assurance processes, reducing rework and increasing satisfaction. Led development and launch of enhanced features for customer and employee portals, including mobile apps. Spearheaded integration of embedded auto systems, enhancing product performance and regulatory compliance.
Scrum Master at Amazon
May 31, 2019 - August 2, 2025
Drove Agile adoption and optimized team performance for Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming service. Established and led a new Scrum team implementing Agile methodologies and coaching on Agile principles, improving project management and delivery efficiency. Contributed to the development of key component features for Amazon Luna. Tracked burn down/burn up metrics, velocity, and productivity, leading to a 38% increase in team velocity. Improved adherence to Agile principles and software engineering through coaching. Facilitated backlog refinement sessions to ensure feature readiness and clearly defined user stories.
Project Manager at Cave-Engrande Nigeria Limited
October 31, 2017 - August 2, 2025
Led and managed architectural projects from conception to completion while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. Successfully completed projects on time and within budget, maintaining quality standards. Developed and presented business cases, including a specialized hospital development offshore, ensuring compliance with stakeholder and regulatory requirements. Created project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Mitigated risks impacting timelines, budgets, and quality. Streamlined collaboration among engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, enhancing project lifecycles and outcomes.
Project Manager at Endava
September 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated a multi-phase UI/UX and back-end integration initiative for major financial services platforms; refined backlog and dependencies across UI/UX, CSW, Web Disclosure, and QA/SDET; delivered end-to-end go-live within three months; led daily Scrum of Scrums and aligned priorities; ensured ADA-compliant templates and bilingual functionality; oversaw template integration and data mapping.
Senior Scrum Master at Toronto Dominion Bank
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Directed development and optimization of banking APIs, currency upgrades, and modernization initiatives; championed Agile practices; delivered API enhancements within SAFe Planning Intervals; improved API performance and team velocity; coached a 19-member super pod and facilitated core Scrum ceremonies.
Senior Scrum Master at S&P Global
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Enabled the development and enhancement of banking investment platforms; backlog management with product owners; implemented KPIs to improve transparency and continuous improvement; leveraged Advanced Roadmaps, Jira, and Confluence for tracking and resource allocation.
Project Manager at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Facilitated cross-functional teams for automotive systems and digital platforms; performed gap analysis for ServiceNow workflow automation and network readiness; delivered complex programs on time and within budget; oversaw forecasting, budget adjustments, QA governance, and CI/CD testing automation; managed embedded system integrations with cloud reporting.
Scrum Master at Amazon
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Drove Agile adoption and built a high-performing Scrum team; planned and delivered core Luna cloud gaming features in a distributed environment; increased team velocity by 38% through coaching, backlog refinement, and risk management; facilitated backlog grooming and MVP alignment in Azure DevOps.
Project Manager at Cave-Engrande Nigeria Limited
July 1, 2009 - October 1, 2017
Led architectural projects from conception to completion; delivered hospital development on an offshore island; developed business cases and project plans; mitigated risks and ensured regulatory compliance; streamlined collaboration among engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Abia State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Master of Science at Abia State University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Science | Architecture at Abia State University (WES Certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Master of Science | Architecture at Abia State University (WES Certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SSM)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers, PMI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers, PMI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SSM)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
PMI Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) F/3884
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics