Stanley Andrew
About Stanley Andrew
Stanley Andrew is a Scrum Master at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in project management and IT coordination, with previous roles at IQVIA and the Skills Funding Agency.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Stanley Andrew has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2020, currently serving as a Scrum Master. His role involves facilitating sprint prioritization for high-value initiatives that align with the organization's digital strategy. He previously worked as PMO Support at Nationwide from 2019 to 2021, contributing for two years in Swindon, United Kingdom. In his current position, he promotes Agile methodologies and fosters a continuous learning environment, training teams on tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Previous Experience at IQVIA
Prior to his tenure at Nationwide, Stanley Andrew worked at IQVIA for five years, from 2014 to 2019, in Reading, United Kingdom. He held the position of PMO / Sr IT Coordinator, where he was involved in project management operations. Additionally, he worked as a Telesales Agent at IQVIA from 2012 to 2014. His diverse roles at IQVIA provided him with valuable experience in coordinating IT projects and engaging with clients.
Education and Certifications
Stanley Andrew has a solid educational background in project management and business. He studied at Ryeish Green and later attended The Henley College, where he achieved a BTEC National Diploma in Business from 2009 to 2011. He furthered his education at APMG International, earning a PRINCE2 certification in Project Management from 2015 to 2016. In 2019, he completed his Certified Scrum Master training at an IT university, enhancing his expertise in Agile practices.
Agile Practices and Team Engagement
In his role as Scrum Master, Stanley Andrew actively engages with team members to assist in unblocking impediments as part of the Scrum process. He works closely with the Product Owner to identify trade-offs between short and long-term benefits, ensuring that the team remains aligned with project goals. His focus on promoting Agile ways of working contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery at Nationwide.