Idriss Gueye. MBA
About Idriss Gueye. MBA
Idriss Gueye is a Senior Project Manager and Scrum Master with an MBA, currently working at The New York Times. He has extensive experience in Agile project management, having previously held roles at Acuity, Inc., Fannie Mae, and U.S. Bank.
Current Role at The New York Times
Idriss Gueye serves as a Senior Project Manager Scrum Master at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, he manages the delivery of multiple digital media projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. He facilitates the adoption of Agile methodologies, transitioning teams from traditional project management approaches. Gueye organizes and leads daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to maintain project momentum and encourage continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at Acuity, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Gueye worked at Acuity, Inc. as a Business Analyst and Scrum Master from 2016 to 2019 in Reston, VA. In this capacity, he contributed to project management efforts and supported Agile practices within the organization. His experience at Acuity laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in Agile project management.
Experience at Fannie Mae
Gueye was employed at Fannie Mae as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2012 to 2016 in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. During his tenure, he coordinated with various cross-departmental teams, including editorial, marketing, and technology departments. This experience enhanced his ability to align and integrate project efforts across different functions.
Education and Expertise
Idriss Gueye holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Oklahoma Christian University. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and project management methodologies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Role at U.S. Bank
From 2019 to 2021, Gueye worked as a Senior Agile Project Manager at U.S. Bank in Houston, Texas. In this role, he was responsible for managing Agile projects and implementing Agile practices, further developing his expertise in project management and team collaboration.