Susan Walker

Susan Walker

Scrum Master Ii @ Avenue Code

About Susan Walker

Susan Walker is a Scrum Master II with extensive experience in project management and business analysis, currently working at Avenue Code. She has held various roles in notable companies, including NextGear Capital and Foot Locker, and has a strong educational background in Business Administration and Computer Science.

Current Role at Avenue Code

Susan Walker has been serving as Scrum Master II at Avenue Code since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in Agile methodologies to facilitate project management and team collaboration. Her responsibilities include guiding teams through the Scrum process, ensuring adherence to Agile principles, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Working remotely, she leverages her skills to enhance team performance and project outcomes.

Previous Experience in Project Management

Prior to her current position, Susan Walker held various roles in project management and business analysis. She worked at BCforward as a Program Manager for One America in 2020, where she managed program initiatives for seven months. Additionally, she served as a Senior Scrum Master at Foot Locker for five months in 2020 and spent four years at NextGear Capital as a Scrum Master from 2016 to 2020. Her diverse experience in these roles has equipped her with a robust understanding of project dynamics.

Educational Background

Susan Walker studied at Cornell University, where she earned a degree in Business and Administration. She also attended the University of Phoenix, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. This educational foundation supports her expertise in both business management and technical aspects of project execution.

Skills and Expertise in Agile Methodologies

Susan Walker demonstrates strong facilitation skills, particularly in stakeholder engagement activities such as walkthroughs, surveys, and interviews. She has extensive experience conducting Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, which aid in collaborative design and development processes. Her comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) enhances her project management capabilities, allowing her to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including upper management and technical teams.

Career Progression and Roles

Susan Walker's career spans several roles in business analysis and project management. She began as a Retention Analyst at Ameritech Cellular from 1995 to 1999 and progressed to Senior Business Analyst positions at Thomson Consumer Electronics and Belden. Her experience also includes project management roles at Ingersoll Rand and Jewelry Television. This diverse background has contributed to her ability to transform business requirements into functional requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.

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