Gerald Ogbuokiri

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.

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.

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.