Michael Mazinga
About Michael Mazinga
Michael Mazinga is a Scrum Master with extensive experience in project management and agile methodologies, currently working at Backbase and Liberty Global in Amsterdam since 2016. He has previously held various roles in notable companies, including MYSIS LIMITED, Capgemini, and the Bank of England, and possesses a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology from Bournemouth University.
Work at Backbase
Michael Mazinga has been employed at Backbase as a Scrum Master since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the agile development process, facilitating teams to deliver valuable products and services. His tenure at Backbase spans over eight years, during which he has worked in the Amsterdam area, focusing on enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
Work at Liberty Global
In addition to his role at Backbase, Michael Mazinga has also served as a Scrum Master at Liberty Global since 2016. His responsibilities include guiding teams through agile practices and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. He has maintained this position for eight years, working within the Amsterdam region.
Previous Employment History
Michael Mazinga has a diverse employment history in project management and agile methodologies. He worked at MYSIS LIMITED as a Scrum Master for two months in 2014 and at Capgemini for four months in 2015. His experience also includes roles at Logica UK as a Senior Project Manager from 2005 to 2007, and various Scrum Master positions at Time Out Group, Bank of England, ICSA Software, and Workshare between 2011 and 2014.
Education and Expertise
Michael Mazinga holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Information Technology from Bournemouth University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He is a Certified Product Owner and a Certified Scrum Master. His expertise encompasses facilitating teams, utilizing various methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, and employing tools like Jira and Confluence for project management.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Michael Mazinga possesses a broad technical skill set, having worked with various technologies including Microsoft .Net Stack, Oracle Stack, Ruby on Rails, MapReduce/Hadoop, Node.js, and LAMP. He is experienced in using methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan, SAFe, and Prince2, and has delivered solutions for both mobile and web platforms.