Introduce Yourself!

[Vanessa Martinez]

Hello everyone

1 – I’m Vanessa Martinez Serrano

2 – I’m from Switzerland but I’m living in Andalucia (Spain)

3 – I’m an engineer currently working in a company that designs trains for many countries around the world. Right now I am leading a team rehabilitating trains for Paris in France.

Our working method is waterfall and I have been hearing about Scrum and its methodology for some time. I would like to learn this methodology and have the possibility to work in this sector.

4 – I would like to focus my career on this growing community and be a part of it.

5 – people who work with Scrum recommended me this site, I was looking for a course to do and I really liked the references about Peter Saddington.

[Melissa Noriega]

1. Melissa Noriega
2. Clarksville, TN
3. I have been working as an IT Project Manager at the same company for ten years. I am looking into adopting Scrum, and switching roles to Scrum Master in order to better serve my department and my career.
4. I am excited to meet a wide array of individuals from across the globe who are united in their goal to implement a common framework. I am interested to hear about what others do in the careers, and about the challenges they have been facing in an ever-changing world.
5. Scrum Alliance website

[Yolanda Padilla]

From Westchester, NY

Hi Everyone! I am currently a Sr. Project Manager and hold a PMP. I am looking to get Scrum certified to better assist my department and elevate my career. Looking forward to the training and meeting new folks in the agile community.

I learned of the certification through online research. The schedule worked great for me and I look forward to the training with Peter. His background is impressive to me.

[Kendall Little]

1. Kendall Little

2. Alpharetta, GA

3. I was recently laid off and was already in the process of learning more about Scrum/project management.

4. I am most excited about learning a new skill, earning scrum certification and putting it to good use.

5. I found you through the Scrum Alliance

[Elizabeth Logan]

1. Elise Logan
2. Chicagoland area, IL
3. I signed up to complete a CSM training and looking to connect with others to learn about new tools that make Scrum work for a team.
4. I am excited to get other industry’s view from a scrum mindset.
5. Through a CSM training

[Chanelle Donaldson]

1. Who are you? Chanelle
2. Where are you located? Jacksonville, Florida
3. Why are you here? What are you looking to learn? Looking to expand my certifications for analysts and PM
4. What are you the most excited about in terms of our growing community?
   The data and insights!
5. And, how did you find us? LinkedIn/Google/Class

[Kenneth Brown]

Kenneth Brown. I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. I graduated from the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

Woodstock, GA (Metro Atlanta, GA)

I am looking forward to exploring how I can become a successful Scrum Master and add to my toolbox of skills and experiences! I am a former enlisted and naval officer, systems analyst and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Today, I am an executive sales and business coach. I show small business owners and entrepreneurs how to leverage the web (and soon AI) to improve sales and profitability. Consultative selling is my superpower, passion and purpose! If you cannot sell, then you do not have a business. And, if you do not run your business profitably then you will not be in business for very long. I love coaching and had my first experience at 14 years old with my younger brother and we won a softball championship together! I am looking forward to leveraging my talent, strengths and experience, guiding productive agile teams and leading companies to create great products and services.

I am excited to join a community of professionals where I can learn, grow and build personal and professional relationships that will last a lifetime!

I joined Mentor Me and am looking forward to embracing the Scrum Master experience!

[Bob Hartman]

One of my children got her PhD at University of Michigan, so yes, Go Blue!!!

[Kenneth Brown]

Yes! Hello Bob! Go Blue! I look forward to meeting, working with you and learning more about YOU! 😃

[Rick Williams]

1. Rick Williams
2. On the north shore of the US in Madison Ohio
3. To learn as much as I can, build up my experience in Agile community and to use my knowledge and experience in my career.
4. There is so much information here to learn, grow and develop. So much to absorb and I want to be a sponge.
5. Completed the CSM course where I learned about this site.

[Omonike Adewuyi]

1. Omonike Adewuyi but I go by Nike (Can be pronounced Niki)
2. Jacksonville, FL
3. I am a newbie to Agile/Scrum and would love to start a new career in this path. Eager and happy to learn.
4. Happy to be part of the Team and learn from each others experience
5. Google

[Tim Madden]

Who are you?

– I’m Tim Madden, an analytics developer at Bank of Oklahoma.

Where are you located?

– Oklahoma

Why are you here? What are you looking to learn?

– I’m looking for a high-quality, brief book about Agile for beginners. We have a tiny team with soon to be 4 people total. My bosses aren’t on board, so it has to be quick if I can even convince them to read it. For example, I’ve recommended automated testing, and they aren’t interested. It seems like double the work to them!

What are you the most excited about in terms of our growing community?

– I just got here. Initially, I’m just looking for the book recommendation.

And, how did you find us?

– I googled “Agile Forum”

Thanks in advance if anyone has time to respond.

[Patrick Hughes]

1. Patrick Hughes
2. Virginia (DMV) Area
3. Here to lean all about Agile/SCRUM to enhance projects at work.
4. Excited to put all the pieces together on this popular way forward for projects.
5. Went to SCRUM Alliance site and “Presto” found the most available solution for training.

[Tosin Aribisala]

1. Tosin Aribisala
2. Richmond, Texas
3. I would love to learn new skills in addition to being a Paralegal, and I figured being a SCRUM Master will come handy for me after getting familiar with how much I could do with it.
4. I am really excited about charting new territories for myself, knowing that the bigger my network, the higher my chances of getting more job opportunities with the new skills I am acquiring.
5. I found this community through Google search and some friends’ recommendations.

[Tangia Stegall]

1. Tangia Stegall
2. Waxahachie Texas (30 minutes south od Dallas).
3. I am here to get certified so I can increase my chances of advancement. I am looking to better learn the aqile methodology to successfully lead QA teams.
4. The opportunity to network and learn from others.
5. I went online looking for the top Scrum Master Certification courses.

[Marisol Rivera]

1. They call me Marisol Rivera. “They” meaning, mostly EVERYONE. Close family and friends call me Mari. I will leave it up to you, what you’d like to call me.
2. Located in Florida. I’d like to think I am normal but is anyone living in Florida “normal”.
3. Learning fascinates me and I am interested in Agile. I believe it is a good combination with my engineering degree.
4. I am excited about sharing information. I am also pivoting my career. I enjoy reinventing myself every few years.
5. I was highly recommended to take Peter’s course. The enthusiasm that was shared from the person that had taken his SCRUM course was so contagious. I had wanted to take the course and I was immediately sold on it. Registered the same day.

[Travis Dorso]

1. Travis Dorso.

2. Based in Palm Beach, Florida.

3. My primary goal is personal and professional growth; I aim to stay competitive. I view this platform as an opportunity to unlock new skills and enhance and refine my existing skill set, preparing me to contribute more effectively to whomever I choose to be my employer and provide me the opportunity to do so.

4. The prospect of engaging with seasoned Scrum practitioners and professionals from diverse backgrounds excites me the most. Having spent considerable time in a somewhat insular professional environment, I’m eager to expand my horizons and integrate broader perspectives into my approach.

5. My journey to discovering this community was driven by thorough research and careful consideration. Recognizing the need to step out of my comfort zone, I decided it was time to take the leap. Despite my introverted nature, I have a deep appreciation for learning from passionate individuals who excel in their fields.

[Omega Okoro]

1. Who are you? A southern girl, born and raised, now wife and mother, PM, mentor, and entrepreneur (My name is Omega)
2. Where are you located? Metro Atlanta
3. Why are you here? What are you looking to learn? I’m here to further grow as a leader and learn additional tools to succeed in management of projects and teams.
4. What are you the most excited about in terms of our growing community? The ever growing network of people passionate about and willing to change
5. And, how did you find us? Skillbook Academy

See you tomorrow!

[Rashawn Hugg]

1. Rashawn Hugg
2. Phoenix, Arizona
3. I am here to expand my knowledge and experience as a seasoned PM looking to sharpen my skillset and stay up to date with the latest technology.
4. What are you the most excited about in terms of our growing community? I am most excited about learning and growing professionally and getting certified alongside others that will be taking this course.
5. I found this course googling different Scrum schools.

[Arathi Vincent]

1. Arathi Vincent
2. Charlotte , NC
3. Get Certified and Learn Agile and Scrum
4. Community that shares Knowledge and support
5. Online search

[Sherri M]

1. Sherri M
2. RTP NC
3. to get scrum master certification
4. learning
5. internet