Kelly Walden
About Kelly Walden
Kelly Walden is a Program Manager and Principal Scrum Master at Ally, with extensive experience in project management and Agile methodologies. She has a background in IT project management and has worked at Hewlett-Packard and Electronic Data Systems.
Current Role at Ally
Kelly Walden currently serves as a Program Manager / Principal Scrum Master at Ally. Based in Dayton, Ohio, she has been with the company since 2017. In this role, she designs and maintains JIRA Dashboards and Boards to enable self-directed scrum teams to manage their work effectively. Moreover, Kelly leads all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Up, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums across various squads.
Previous Roles at Ally
Before her current role, Kelly Walden worked at Ally as an IT Project Manager from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure, she was based in the Dayton, Ohio Area. Her responsibilities likely included managing IT projects and supporting the company's goals in various aspects of project management.
Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Kelly Walden has a solid background with Hewlett-Packard, where she served as a Customer Project Manager from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she was a Test Manager for six years, from 2006 to 2012, in Alpharetta, GA. In these roles, she would have been responsible for managing customer projects and overseeing test management processes.
Educational Background
Kelly Walden holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Capital University, earned between 1996 and 2001. She also studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Arizona for one year from 1980 to 1981. Her education includes extensive credentials from the Scrum Alliance, where she studied Agile and became an Advanced Certified Scrum Master from 2021 to 2023 and a Certified Scrum Master from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she holds a Project Management Certificate from the Project Management Institute, valid from April 2012 to April 2024.
Project Contributions
Kelly Walden has led several critical projects at Ally, including the deployment of Enhanced Text Messaging, Past Due Email Journey, and CUPP for Shaw Collections. These initiatives were aimed at enhancing communication and payment options for customers affected by Covid-19, demonstrating her capability to manage significant projects in response to external challenges.