Mark G.
About Mark G.
Mark G. is a Sr. Scrum Master at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in agile methodologies and machine learning applications for risk assessment.
Professional Role at Chevron
Mark G. currently holds the position of Senior Scrum Master at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the company’s agile teams, implementing Scrum principles, and ensuring that projects comply with agile methodologies. His expertise in machine learning applications for risk assessment in Exploration and Production (E&P) operations, as well as cybersecurity initiatives, informs his strategic approach to project management.
Previous Experience at USAA
Before returning to Chevron, Mark G. served as a Senior Scrum Master at USAA in San Antonio, Texas, from 2020 to 2021. During his 9-month tenure, he led efforts to optimize agile frameworks suited to the company’s requirements. His role involved consulting with development teams to ensure the successful implementation of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Career at Discover Financial Services
From 2017 to 2019, Mark worked as a Scrum Master at Discover Financial Services in Houston, Texas. He spent two years building high-performing agile teams from the ground up and aligning team efforts with stakeholder objectives. His role focused on driving the adoption of agile principles within the organization, ensuring smooth project execution, and enhancing team performance.
Educational Background
Mark G. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from Lamar University. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in business processes and information systems, which he has effectively applied throughout his career in agile project management and business analysis.
Expertise in Agile Methodologies
Mark G. is recognized for his ability to rapidly develop and transition scrum teams into high-performing agile units. His versatility in agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, has allowed him to work effectively across various industries and development team structures. Additionally, Mark’s consulting experience aids teams in determining the most appropriate agile frameworks to meet their specific needs.