Sami Al Khudri
About Sami Al Khudri
Sami Al Khudri is an experienced Scrum Master with over five years of expertise in Agile practices. He has worked for several companies, including Dealflo, BlackBerry, Yellow Pages, OneSpan, and currently at WorkJam, while studying Project Management at McGill University.
Current Role at WorkJam
Sami Al Khudri currently serves as a Scrum Master at WorkJam, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing Agile methodologies and facilitating Scrum practices to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. He works remotely from Zurich, Switzerland, while being based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His responsibilities include organizing Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure that the team remains aligned and progresses towards their goals.
Previous Experience in Scrum Master Roles
Before joining WorkJam, Sami Al Khudri accumulated extensive experience as a Scrum Master. He worked at OneSpan from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to Agile practices for two years. Prior to that, he served as a Scrum Master at Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada from 2013 to 2018 for five years. He also held a position at Dealflo for eight months in 2018. His roles involved facilitating Agile methodologies and promoting team empowerment across various organizations.
Background in Software Development
Sami Al Khudri has a solid foundation in software development, having worked at BlackBerry as a Software Tool Developer from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a co-op as a Software Tester for New Program Integration at BlackBerry from 2010 to 2011. This background in software development complements his Scrum Master experience, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and Agile practices.
Educational Qualifications
Sami Al Khudri has pursued higher education in relevant fields. He studied at Concordia University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from 2004 to 2010. He also attended Dawson College, achieving a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Pure and Applied Science from 2001 to 2003. More recently, he studied at McGill University, where he completed a Project Management program from 2019 to 2021. This educational background supports his expertise in Agile methodologies and project management.