Ing. Stella Maris Gonzalez
About Ing. Stella Maris Gonzalez
Ing. Stella Maris Gonzalez is a Scrum Master at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019, leading development teams and facilitating Agile practices. With a background in Java programming and extensive experience in project management, she effectively organizes meetings and coordinates team efforts to enhance productivity.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Stella Maris Gonzalez has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2012. Initially serving as a Senior Application Developer for seven years, she transitioned to her current role as a Scrum Master in 2022. In her capacity as a Scrum Master, she leads daily Scrum meetings and organizes Sprint Retrospective meetings to analyze previous sprint results. She has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment among analysts, developers, and testers, focusing on continuous improvement and team coordination.
Previous Experience at HP and IBM
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Stella worked at HP - Hewlett Packard as an Analista Programador Java Ssr for 11 months in 2012. She also spent three years at IBM Global Business Services in a similar role from 2009 to 2012. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in programming and project management, which she has built upon in her subsequent roles.
Education and Teaching Experience
Stella Maris Gonzalez has experience in academia, having worked as Ayudante de Cátedra at Universidad Abierta Interamericana in 2014 for 11 months. This role allowed her to engage with students and contribute to their learning experience, complementing her technical expertise with educational involvement.
Project Management and Scrum Practices
In her current role as Scrum Master, Stella utilizes Azure DevOps for project management and team coordination. She conducts bi-weekly Sprint Planning sessions to estimate and plan sprint tickets, facilitates weekly Sprint Grooming and Sprint Review meetings, and coordinates the removal of impediments to maintain team focus. Her efforts ensure effective communication of project milestones and align the team with the product vision.
Career Progression in Software Development
Stella's career in software development began at COTO CICSA as Desarrollo Java Jr from 2007 to 2009. Over the years, she has progressed through various roles, gaining experience in programming, team leadership, and agile methodologies. Her diverse background in software development and project management has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead teams effectively.