Mark Carpenter (Csm, Cspo)
About Mark Carpenter (Csm, Cspo)
Mark Carpenter is a Scrum Master with extensive experience in agile methodologies and team development. He currently works at Trellance and has previously held leadership roles in various organizations, including founding Spark Apps Inc and serving as Program Manager at Tampa Bay WaVE.
Work at Trellance
Mark Carpenter has served as a Scrum Master at Trellance since 2020. In this role, he focuses on facilitating agile methodologies within teams, ensuring effective collaboration and continuous improvement. His experience enables him to guide teams in adopting Scrum practices, enhancing their performance in project execution.
Previous Experience
Before joining Trellance, Mark Carpenter worked at ClearlyAgile as a Scrum Master from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Founder of FullShore Solutions, where he focused on sales and business development from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Program Manager at Tampa Bay WaVE's FirstWaVE Accelerator from 2014 to 2016 and interned at the same organization from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Mark Carpenter earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University, studying from 2008 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Applied Technologies from the University of South Florida, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in agile methodologies and team development.
Focus on Agile Methodologies
Mark Carpenter specializes in helping teams transition into agile methodologies, particularly during the early or mid stages of their agile transformations. He is known for embedding within new or struggling teams, guiding them to become high-performing Scrum teams. His approach emphasizes simplifying processes and products to enhance understanding and efficiency.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Mark Carpenter has worked on multi-million dollar projects, focusing on fostering continuous improvement and agility within Scrum teams. His experience in various roles has equipped him with the skills to lead teams effectively and drive successful project outcomes.