Daniel (Dayo) Balogun
About Daniel (Dayo) Balogun
Daniel (Dayo) Balogun is a Sr. Scrum Master (Agile Team Coach) at CIBC with extensive experience in Agile methodologies and business development.
Current Role at CIBC
Daniel (Dayo) Balogun currently serves as Sr. Scrum Master (Agile Team Coach) at CIBC. His role involves facilitating Agile methodologies to enhance team performance and project delivery. His tenure at CIBC began in 2021.
Past Work Experiences
Daniel has extensive experience in Agile coaching and business advisory roles. He has worked at Business Link AB as a Business Advisor in Alberta, Canada, and as Sr. Scrum Master at KrestInsights. Additionally, he has held positions at Civic Innovation Lab in Abuja, including Head of Start-up Success and Sr. Scrum Master, Business Development. His work at UNDP as an Innovation Consultant lasted for two years, and he also worked at JAFFA TECH LTD as a Scrum Master/Product Manager in Nigeria.
Educational Background
Daniel studied at Coventry University, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in business principles and practices.
Expertise in Agile Methodologies
Daniel has coached over 20 startup founders on Agile methodologies, including Design Thinking and Scrumban. He has facilitated Agile transformation in various organizations, significantly enhancing their ability to deliver value.
Project and Stakeholder Management
Throughout his career, Daniel has managed significant project budgets, including over USD 10 million in innovation grants and hackathon awards. His work involved collaboration with high-level stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes in various innovation and Agile projects.