Sam Kota
About Sam Kota
Sam Kota is a Senior Scrum Master at Nike, with a diverse background in Agile methodologies and project management across several major companies including Uber, Cisco, and Facebook. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems and has a strong commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in team environments.
Current Role at Kforce
Sam Kota serves as a Senior Scrum Master at Kforce Inc, primarily working with Nike. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of Agile methodologies within the organization. His role involves facilitating Scrum processes, ensuring effective communication among team members, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Kforce, Sam worked at Uber as a Scrum Lead Specialist in 2016 for 11 months. During his tenure in the Hyderabad Area, India, he focused on enhancing team collaboration and optimizing project delivery through Agile practices.
Experience at Cisco
Sam served as a Program Manager and Scrum Master at Cisco from 2019 to 2021, based in North Carolina. His responsibilities included managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and implementing Agile frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Sam Kota has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from New England College, studying from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a program in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law at ICSI, which he pursued from 2010 to 2015. He also studied Business Strategy at Harvard Extension School, achieving a certificate in Strategic Business Management in 2019.
Expertise in Agile Frameworks
Sam has demonstrated expertise in both traditional and Agile frameworks, with a focus on operations, stakeholder management, and process improvement. He is passionate about fostering environments that encourage creativity and innovation, believing in the power of leadership to build strong workplace communities.