Adrian Alejandro
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Manila, NCR, Philippines
Toptal member since October 25, 2022
Adrian accelerates project delivery and business growth by combining Agile leadership, thought leadership, and data-driven decision-making to achieve clear, client-centric outcomes. He has 11+ years of experience in Agile software development, specializing in project management (six years), Power BI development (two years), Python (four years), and C++ (two years). Adrian excels in Agile transformation, operational efficiency, and leadership across global teams.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Coaching
- Facilitation
- Jira
- Kanban
- Product Ownership
- Project Management
- Scrum
Work Experience
Business Agility Lead | Power BI Developer
FactSet
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide Agile transformations, driving alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable business impact.
- Led project execution for the customer value team, ensuring on-time, value-driven deliverables that enhance client and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Championed data-driven decision-making, developing Power BI dashboards that provide real-time insights into program performance, dependencies, and risks.
- Advised senior leadership by integrating Agile methodologies with advanced analytics to improve program efficiency and delivery impact.
- Established Agile governance frameworks to enhance predictability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.
Project Manager
Claimpower
- Implemented objectives and key results (OKRs) at the product level, driving strategic alignment.
- Designed Jira dashboards to track key initiative metrics, increasing prioritization and focus on high-impact work.
- Optimized meetings with structured facilitation, ensuring efficient, purpose-driven discussions.
Senior Scrum Master | Project Manager | Power BI Developer
FactSet
- Led Agile transformations by driving cross-functional collaboration, refining strategic goals, and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Enhanced transparency and execution efficiency through Power BI reports, providing actionable insights on predictability, cycle time, and time-to-market.
- Advocated for agility and operational excellence by designing and facilitating interactive workshops, leveraging cross-platform data and Python to streamline execution and improve decision-making.
- Improved team transparency and customer focus by introducing story mapping, user flow, and design thinking techniques.
- Resolved delivery impediments, optimized workflows, and introduced innovative techniques to enhance predictability and efficiency.
Scrum Master | Project Manager
Twist Resources
- Led the delivery of features for an Australian eCommerce website, a governance evaluation tool, property valuation, and property banking.
- Spearheaded Agile initiatives, mentoring Scrum masters and facilitating knowledge-sharing through the Scrum Dojo.
- Established organizational best practices, including Agile playbooks, process improvements, and collaborative tools.
- Improved Agile adoption through innovative retrospectives and process optimizations that enhanced team engagement and transparency.
- Worked closely with product owners to align development efforts with business priorities.
Scrum Master | Project Manager
Development And Analytics – IT Solutions
- Partnered with the CEO to gather and refine business requirements, ensuring clear project direction.
- Coached development teams in Scrum methodologies and Agile best practices.
- Managed project timelines and facilitated Scrum events to drive delivery excellence.
Product Owner | Project Manager
Nokia
- Engaged in strategic resourcing and planning discussions with leadership.
- Collaborated across global teams to execute large-scale Agile programs.
- Facilitated program-level sprint planning and backlog refinement.
- Trained employees in the organization’s Ways of Work, and Scrum framework.
Scrum Master | Software Engineer
Nokia
- Coordinated with the product owner regarding the team’s commitments.
- Facilitated scrum events such as sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, and daily standups.
- Initiated or participated in discussions with domain experts and proposed suitable algorithms to solve technical issues.
- Performed unit tests, module tests, and regression tests to ensure the quality of the software.
Project History
Agile Metrics Dashboard
Implemented a Power BI dashboard of metrics that measure the efficiency, time utilization, and Agile health and maturity of teams, programs, and commercial lines.
Frequent Software Deliveries for an Australian Banking Platform
Guided the team in frequently delivering new features, supported and maintained good relationships with clients, and helped the Scrum team become more self-managed in their quest for a predictable and sustainable pace.
Role-playing Game Agile Workshop
Developed and delivered this gamified training approach to multiple batches of participants, which allowed the simulation of Scrum and was observed to increase learning and retention.
eCommerce Platform for Car Accessories
Collaborated with developers and a product owner to support existing features and continuously and incrementally deploy new ones as prioritized for customization and marketing of products.
Agile Glossary Cards and Scrum Master Coaching Cards
Created a set of cards that visualized an Agile methodology, packed with definitions and analogies to help people in learning.
Agile Guild
Led, facilitated, and co-built a community of practitioners to encourage continuous learning and improvement across individuals and teams within an Agile methodology.
Data-driven Product Management and Prioritization
Led and influenced the technical team and its senior stakeholders to prioritize based on the current state of the team's work and in a more focused, goal-oriented approach.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science
Bulacan State University - Bulacan, Philippines
Certifications
Project Management Foundations
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Program Management Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
User Research
Product Institute
Product Management Foundations
Product Institute
Professional Scrum Master Level II (PSM II)
Scrum.org
Agile Product Ownership
ICAgile
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Skills
Tools
Jira, Slack, Confluence, Skype, Trello, Google Slides, Photo Editors, GitHub, Redmine, TargetProcess
Paradigms
Agile, Scrum, Servant Leadership, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Leadership, Lean, Kanban, Microservices, Change Management
Industry Expertise
Professional Services, Healthcare
Other
Project Management, Scrum Master, Stakeholder Management, Agile Sprints, Agile Coaching, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Agile Transformation, Project Planning, Feature Roadmaps, Technical Requirements, Sprints, Technical Project Management, Sprint Ceremonies, Scrum Coaching, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Feature Prioritization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Dashboards, Jira Administrator, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Document Management Systems (DMS), Risk Management, Leadership, Backlog Management, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Product Requirements Documentation (PRD), Consulting, Service, Web & Mobile Applications, Roadmaps, Project Management Office (PMO), Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Management, Certified Project Manager, API Applications, API Integration, API Platforms, Request for Proposal (RFP), APIs, Vendor Selection, Delivery, Implementation, Platforms, IT Project Management, Project Reporting, Web Applications, Project Tracking, Distributed Team Management, Product Owner, Coaching, Teaching, Facilitation, Gmail, Product Ownership, Integration, Quality Assurance (QA), Technical Support, Product Management, Web Project Management, Technical Writing, Program Management, Product Roadmaps, Business Analysis, Software Architecture, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vendor Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Documentation, eCommerce, Microsoft Teams, Mob Programming, C++, Training, Manual QA, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Metrics, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), React, TypeScript, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000, Business Agility, Technical Program Management, Chatbots, User Research, Transition Management, Waterfall
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