Michael Card Csm, Psmi
About Michael Card Csm, Psmi
Michael Card serves as a Scrum Lead at Insight Global, focusing on various Nike teams since 2021. He has extensive experience in software quality assurance and project management, with a background in computer software engineering education.
Work at Insight Global
Michael Card currently serves as a Scrum Lead at Insight Global, focusing on multiple teams including the Nike SEC Emails Team, Nike.net Connect Team, Nike Commercial Product Data Team, and Nike.net Portal Team. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects for a total of three years. His role involves promoting Scrum values, ensuring transparency, and facilitating team processes to enhance productivity and collaboration.
Previous Experience in Software Quality Assurance
Michael Card has extensive experience in software quality assurance and project management. He worked at Netzee as a Senior SQA Analyst for 11 months in 2001-2002. He then transitioned to GE Security/SUPRA Products, where he served as a Senior Software QA Engineer from 2002 to 2008. Following this, he held the position of Scrum Master and Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer at ADP/Cobalt from 2008 to 2014, accumulating six years of experience in the Portland, Oregon area.
Educational Background in Computer Software Engineering
Michael Card has pursued a comprehensive education in computer software engineering. He studied at Portland Community College, where he focused on various programming languages and software development principles. He also completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification at freeCodeCamp and participated in several online courses through Udemy, including Python Programming for Beginners and Complete Python Bootcamp. His educational journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning and skill development in the tech field.
Scrum Master Philosophy and Practices
Michael Card emphasizes the importance of embodying the five Scrum values in his work. He advocates for transparency, frequent inspection, and adaptation within team processes. He believes in fostering psychological safety to encourage creativity and innovation among team members. His approach includes promoting intellectual humility and collective problem-solving, as well as adhering to the principle of 'think big, act small, fail fast, learn rapidly' as part of his Scrum Master philosophy.
Career Progression and Project Coordination
Throughout his career, Michael Card has held various roles that demonstrate his growth in project coordination and Scrum practices. He worked as a Project Coordinator at Retail Dimensions Inc for seven months in 2017-2018 and served as a Scrum Master for the Daimler Advanced Data Solutions Group at Insight Global from 2019 to 2020. His diverse experiences across different organizations have equipped him with a broad skill set in managing teams and projects effectively.