
Haytham Hosny
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Toptal member since April 4, 2022
Haytham is an experienced PSM II and CSP-certified Scrum Master and Agile coach with over ten years of experience in the information technology and telecommunication field. He has handled different software methodologies throughout his career, successfully delivered new features, and improved Ultatel's solutions. Haytham is also a certified SAFe Agilist with hands-on experience facilitating and solving team issues and impediments, willing to embrace new challenges.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Agile Product Delivery
- Agile Project Management
- Agile Software Development
- Jira
- Scrum
- Scrum Coaching
- Scrum Master
Work Experience
Scrum Master | Agile Coach
Integrant
- Implemented Agile best practices and frameworks, resulting in a 30% improvement in team velocity over three consecutive quarters.
- Mentored and coached junior Scrum Masters, resulting in their certification and increased team autonomy.
- Led multiple cross-functional teams through successful product launches, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between development teams and stakeholders, resulting in a 15% decrease in project delays.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with product owners, which led to a 25% increase in feature on-time delivery.
- Implemented Agile metrics and KPIs to track team performance and drive continuous improvement, resulting in a 10% reduction in defects.
- Conducted regular retrospectives and implemented action plans to address team challenges, resulting in a 20% increase in team morale.
- Led Agile transformation initiatives, including training sessions and workshops, resulting in a 40% increase in team adoption of Agile principles.
- Received recognition and awards for outstanding leadership and contributions to Agile practices within the organization.
Scrum Master | Agile Coach
Ultatel
- Applied the Agile methodology to shorten the cycle time and achieve targeted margins.
- Implemented Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming limitations and obstacles, and increasing productivity.
- Provided extensive guidance on Agile Scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams to improve quality and productivity.
- Researched emerging technologies and current trends to stay knowledgeable in methods that could benefit the scrum team.
- Shielded the scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile processes.
- Anticipated obstacles to delivery that involved cultural barriers and logistical challenges.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Led sprint reviews and daily scrums and arranged meetings to achieve full team engagement.
Software Development Team Lead
Ultatel
- Worked with the project manager to determine needs and customize the existing technology to meet those needs.
- Led and participated in the construction, implementation, and support of software products that meet established specifications, design criteria, quality standards, and business requirements.
- Designed applications and systems based on business requirements documentation and architectural designs.
- Maintained and supported multiple projects meeting deadlines.
- Analyzed, coded, tested, and debugged applications.
- Participated in projects through various phases and provided post-production support and development leadership to the team.
- Troubleshot and assessed the root cause of application issues.
- Prepared the necessary documentation to guide technical design and oversaw the development tasks.
- Kept abreast of the current technological advances and tools and provided recommendations to improve the operating efficiency and functionality of the assigned system areas.
Software Engineer
Ultatel
- Designed and developed new features and maintained existing applications developed on .NET technologies.
- Engaged with the clients to understand and implement new requirements.
- Worked as a team to develop, test, and deploy software changes.
- Provided operational support when necessary to ensure the continuity of operations.
- Delivered input on new designs and architecture as needed.
- Developed well-tested, high-performance, and scalable web applications.
- Handled the work product backlog of features and bugs while developing code and supporting documentation.
Product Support Engineer
Link Development
- Troubleshot, analyzed problems, and reported issues to develop solutions that could meet customer needs on time; solutions could involve writing custom code.
- Contributed to other software development tasks that included enhancing existing solutions and adding new features.
- Communicated effectively with LinkDev customers via telephone, email, and other electronic communications regarding problems.
Project History
MyService VOIP Customer Portal
https://aig.ultatel.com/myserviceLaunched and managed several releases of MyService.
Ultatel Hub
https://www.ultatel.com/hub-app/Launched and managed several desktop and mac releases of the Ultatel Hub.
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
https://www.ultatel.com/direct-routing-teams-sbc/Managed and coached a team working on a single-board computer (SBC) project.
At Ultatel–a Microsoft Teams certified partner–we developed a certified SBC that enables direct calling through its Microsoft Teams Direct Routing.
Freezer Inventory Management System
https://www.tysonfoods.com/Led complex initiatives, drove cross-functional collaboration, and delivered tangible business value through Agile principles and practices.
I collaborated with cross-functional teams, including IT, logistics, and operations, to define project goals, scope, and deliverables. We conducted thorough analysis and stakeholder consultations to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
Agile implementation:
Leveraging Agile methodologies, I facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews. This approach ensured transparency, alignment, and continuous feedback loops throughout the project lifecycle.
Cross-functional collaboration:
I fostered strong collaboration and communication between development teams, product owners, and end-users. Regular meetings and workshops were conducted to gather requirements, prioritize features, and validate solutions.
User training and adoption:
I organized comprehensive training sessions and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure smooth adoption of the new system. Feedback from users was collected and incorporated into iterative improvements, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
Recognition and continuous improvement:
The project's success was recognized by senior management, and I received accolades for leadership and delivery excellence.
Medical Packaging
https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidpakrx/Spearheaded the successful execution of the Rapidpak project, aimed at revolutionizing medication packaging and dispensing solutions for pharmacies.
I led a multidisciplinary team comprising software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance testers, and UX designers. Through effective communication and collaboration, we maintained a shared understanding of project requirements, priorities, and timelines.
Product Development and Iterative Releases:
Working closely with the product owner and development team, we delivered iterative releases of the Rapidpak system. Each release incorporated new features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on user feedback and market demands.
Quality Assurance and Testing:
I implemented rigorous QA processes, including automated testing frameworks and continuous integration pipelines. This ensured high product quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA requirements for medical devices.
Customer Engagement and Feedback:
I facilitated user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with pharmacy partners to gather feedback on the Rapidpak system's usability and functionality. Based on user insights, iterative improvements were made, resulting in a user-centric product design.
VisionRx
https://rxsafe.com/solutions/visionrx/Implemented the VisionRx project, which aimed to develop an advanced vision inspection system for medication packaging
Working closely with the product owner and development team, we implemented iterative development cycles. Each sprint resulted in incremental releases of the VisionRx system, incorporating new vision inspection algorithms, user interface enhancements, and performance optimizations.
Regulatory compliance and validation:
I collaborated with regulatory experts to ensure the VisionRx system met stringent FDA and industry regulatory requirements for medical device software. We conducted validation testing, documentation, and audits to demonstrate compliance and readiness for market deployment.
User acceptance testing and feedback:
I organized user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with pharmacy partners and healthcare professionals to gather feedback on the VisionRx system's usability, accuracy, and reliability. Feedback was incorporated into iterative improvements to enhance user satisfaction
Education
Master's Degree in Information Technology
University of Madras - Madras, India
Diploma in Software Development
Information Technology Institute - Alexandria, Egypt
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Alexandria University - Alexandria, Egypt
Certifications
Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
Scrum Alliance
Certified Agile Team Facilitator (ICP-ATF)
icagile
Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)
icagile
Professional Scrum Master Level II (PSM II)
Scrum.org
Agile Certified Professional
ICAgile
Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
Scrum.org
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
Scaled Agile
Scrum Master Professional Certificate (SMPC)
CertiProf
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Scrum Fundamentals Certificate (SFC)
Scrum Alliance
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC)
CertiProf
Skills
Tools
Jira, Miro, Atlassian, Confluence, SQL, Trello, Bitbucket, Visual Studio, Git
Paradigms
Scrum, Object-oriented Design (OOD), Agile, Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Kanban, Agile Project Management, Servant Leadership, Azure DevOps
Other
Scrum Coaching, Scrum Master, Sprint Ceremonies, Coaching, Dashboards, Mentorship, Mentorship & Coaching, User Stories, Forecasting, Project Timelines, Jira Administration, Agile Coaching, Agile Transformation, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Management, Software Development, .NET, Web Development, Desktop App Development, Web Services, Software Design, REST APIs, APIs, Product Support, C#, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, AngularJS, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Ionic, MySQL, Project Management, Business Requirements, Angular, Node.js, Agile Product Delivery, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Portfolio Management, Product Owner, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), ASP.NET MVC 5, ASP.NET Core 2, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), PSM-1, Agile Sprints, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Process Development, Digital Project Management, Facilitation, JQL
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