John Paine
About John Paine
John Paine is a Scrum Master with extensive experience in Agile methodologies, currently working at Covéa Insurance since 2018 and at FLEETCOR since 2021. He has held various roles in project management and process improvement across several companies, including Telefónica UK and Sky.
Current Role at FLEETCOR
John Paine has been serving as a Scrum Master at FLEETCOR since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the company's agile project management practices. His responsibilities include facilitating team meetings, managing project timelines, and ensuring effective communication among team members. His tenure at FLEETCOR has allowed him to apply his extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies to improve project outcomes.
Professional Experience in Scrum Master Roles
John Paine has accumulated significant experience as a Scrum Master across various organizations. He has worked at Covéa Insurance since 2018, where he has honed his skills in agile project management for six years. Prior to that, he was an Accredited Scrum Master at Sky from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes a position at Provident Financial Group as an Accredited Senior Scrum Master in 2018 and a role at HML from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Certifications
John Paine studied at Hepworth and Grandage, where he completed an apprenticeship as a Moulder/Coremaker and achieved City and Guilds Grades 1, 2, and 3 from 1977 to 1981. He also attended Wyke Manor from 1974 to 1979. His educational background supports his proficiency in various project management methodologies, including Prince 2 and Six Sigma.
Contributions to Telefónica UK
During his time at Telefónica UK, John Paine held several roles, including Planning Manager and Business Implementation Process Workstream Manager. He contributed to the O2 initiative 'Think Big' by teaching technology skills to school children and supported community development projects through the 'It’s Your Community' initiative. His work involved enhancing internal knowledge systems and managing scheduling reports to optimize team efficiency.
Fundraising and Community Engagement
John Paine has been active in community engagement and fundraising efforts. He led initiatives for St Luke’s Cares, raising over £40,000 for a mobile youth drop-in van. Additionally, he collaborated with the Leeds Education Business Partnership to assist high school students in developing employability skills and exploring career options.