Rommel Galvez Valdez
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Guadalajara, Mexico
Toptal member since December 3, 2019
Rommel is an experienced Certified Project Management Professional, Agile Certified Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Master with 9+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes. With 12+ years of focused expertise in software development and application support, Rommel is skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders and turning proposals into reality.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile Project Management
- Jira
- Kanban
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Project Leadership
- Project Management
- Scrum
- Scrum Master
Work Experience
Scrum Master
The Weather Group
- Led the Agile transformation for a cross-functional team of 25+, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity by implementing Scrum methodologies.
- Facilitated over 100+ Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint demos), ensuring consistent communication and alignment among team members across Android, iOS, TV, and web app development teams.
- Negotiated and removed roadblocks, leading to increased team velocity, by effectively liaising between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring smooth progress of the project phases.
- Cultivated a highly collaborative environment that maintained high team morale and engagement levels.
- Developed and monitored data-driven metrics such as burn-down charts and velocity tracking, which led to more accurate sprint planning and improved sprint commitment accuracy.
Project Manager
TwinThread, Inc.
- Led the end-to-end setup of the PMO for the organization, developing the framework, processes, and governance structure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate the PMO into the organization's existing project management landscape.
- Oversaw the evaluation and selection of project management tools aligned with the PMO's objectives.
- Engineered project delivery processes and methodologies tailored to the company's unique requirements.
Scrum Master and Jira Expert
LotLinx
- Acted as a scrum master and led my team through the development process facilitating Agile practices and principles. Organized sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily stand-ups and monitored progress to ensure the team was meeting the product vision.
- Led the Agile transformation effort for the data-driven organization. Researched and selected the appropriate Agile methodology for organizational needs.
- Successfully implemented Agile methodologies and coached team members to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Oversaw product development from ideation to launch.
- Collaborated closely with product managers to prioritize and develop product backlog items, taking full ownership of the development process.
- Aligned organizational goals with Agile methodologies and established progress metrics which resulted in faster delivery times, improved quality, and increased customer satisfaction.
Technical Project Manager
Clorox
- Led the implementation of an enterprise-level, modular email design pattern library, global email principles, and best practice guidelines to streamline and standardize email production across three brands.
- Managed the migration of 23 enterprise sites from Adobe Dynamic Tag Manager (DTM) to Google Tag Manager (GTM).
- Completed the implementation of the cookie policy on 23 enterprise sites to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that regulates how businesses worldwide are allowed to handle personal information (PI).
- Managed the implementation of enterprise website accessibility guidelines in Canada and the US to be WCAG compliant, allowing a wide range of people, specifically those with disabilities, to access the website.
Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master
Code Brew Labs Mexico
- Managed Agile projects for mobile application development. As a scrum master, I reported on project progress, status, and decisions to stay on track, time, and budget.
- Facilitated scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, planning sessions, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Also, I worked with a product owner to keep a product backlog updated, healthy, and prioritized.
- Ran weekly and monthly financial planning to ensure the optimum operation of the company. Also, I ran Agile coaching sessions.
- Developed company-wide process documentation to ensure clear communication between different departments. Also, I implemented best practices in the PMO to deliver the best quality possible according to the client's expectations.
Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master
Unosquare
- Performed project management activities, such as monitoring projects to stay within budget, conducting project estimations, forecasting, delivering status reports, facilitating meetings, and managing dependencies between teams and project risk.
- Collaborated in implementing the Scrum methodology as the main development approach in the organization. Also, I established Agile metrics, hard and soft metrics, and best practices.
- Led the development of an internal tool to integrate various processes. I oversaw communication with stakeholders regarding product goals and progress made. Also, I coached and mentored over 50 new staff members on the Scrum methodology.
- Performed scrum master activities on projects varying in size from five to seven members and led development teams to successful project completion for customers in various verticals, such as financial, health services, and IT.
- Collaborated with members of product, business, and engineering teams to develop and maintain product backlogs.
Project Manager
IBM
- Led a team of 14 people performing project management duties, such as monitoring the budget of projects, estimations, forecasting, status reports, facilitating meetings, managing dependencies between teams, and project risk.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion using an Agile Scrum development methodology. Also, I identified and drove process changes to improve team performance continually.
- Conducted sprint planning, requirements gathering, and problem-solving, managed the overall health project, and communicated the status of the project to leadership, the project team, and executives.
- Defined and directed project goals, objectives, critical success factors, and milestones.
- Spearheaded metrics and status presentations to customers and executives.
Project History
Web Platform for Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Companies
I led the development and implementation of a job posting platform for job seekers, recruiters, and companies in the US.
Payment Platform for Groups
Delivered a payment platform for an award-winning startup in Portland, Oregon.
It can be used to buy anything using a credit card in person or online. A few examples include concert tickets, renting, hotels, Father's Day gifts, vacation rentals, utilities, sports tickets, airfare, car rentals, team uniforms, household supplies, Mother's Day gifts, limousine rides, rafting trips, season tickets, campsites, groceries, wedding presents, and tournament fees. For an in-store purchase, users need to show their card to shop assistants for payment details.
Registry of Critical Laboratory Data for Disease Research
As a Scrum master, I had an opportunity to deliver the Next Generation Sequencing Labs large genomic files to the registry.
Customer Insight Tool for Medical Company
I helped deliver a platform for a healthcare company to support the decision-making capacity of its sales team.
Ethereum Fundraiser for Global Logistics Company
Headed the delivery of this platform as a scrum master and project manager to collect $50 million for global expansion.
Video Conferencing App for Psychologists
Led my team as a scrum master to deliver an Android and iOS app for psychologists to connect with their patients.
Doctor and Patient Chat Consultation
Spearheaded a team as a scrum master and project manager to deliver an iOS and Android app for doctors and patients.
Web and Mobile Platform for Real Estate Investors
Led the development of a real estate platform as a project manager for clients to invest in the latest developments.
Digital Project Manager
http://www.clorox.comImplemented an enterprise-level email strategy and guidelines for three brands.
Cookie Policy Implementation
Completed the implementation of the cookie policy on 23 enterprise sites.
Altameza Seafood Delivery App
Launched a fresh seafood delivery app that allows customers to submit orders and have them delivered to their homes. It also enables new seafood-exclusive stores to register in the app and offer products.
This app was hosted and its database was set using AWS. It was set up for scalability and load balancing.
Implementation of Accessible Guidelines
Managed the implementation of enterprise website accessibility guidelines in Canada and the US.
Gas Delivery Services | Turbogas
Launched a mobile and web platform for gas delivery services that allows customers to request domestic gas services to be delivered to their homes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technologies
Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora - Mexico
Certifications
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Skills
Tools
Jira, Trello, Project Management & Work Tracking Tools, Confluence, Google Analytics, Slack, IBM Rational ClearQuest, Basecamp, Redmine, SQL
Paradigms
Kanban, Scrum, Agile, Agile Project Management, Servant Leadership, Waterfall Development, Agile Leadership, Agile Delivery, Waterfall Delivery, Agile Product Management, Continuous Integration (CI), Requirements Analysis, Agile Software Development, Iterative Development
Industry Expertise
Healthcare, Technology, Retail & Wholesale, Industrial & Manufacturing
Platforms
Android, iOS, Google Analytics 360, Amazon Web Services (AWS), WordPress, Monday.com
Other
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Scrum Master, Software Project Management, Agile Coaching, Project Management, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Project Leadership, Team Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Project Tracking, Project Coordination, Project Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Web Project Management, Sprint Ceremonies, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Best Practices, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Status Updates, Detail-oriented, Scrum Coaching, Agile Practices, Certified Project Manager, Task Management, Sprints, Backlog Grooming, Agile Sprints, Mobile/Web Project Management, Web, Google Tag Manager, Email Marketing, Digital, Microsoft Teams, Mobile Apps, eCommerce Development, Budgeting, Mobile eCommerce, eCommerce, Web App Deployment, Web Design, Agile Product Delivery, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Landing Pages, Mobile App Development, Freelancing, Project Scheduling, Coaching, Project Management Office (PMO), Critical Thinking, Startup Consulting, Consulting, Operations, Business Analysis, Discovery Workshops, Product Owner, Software as a Service (SaaS), Product Ownership, Product Management, Functional Requirements, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Requirements, Facilitation, Leadership, Planning, Project Estimation, Project Reporting, Teamwork, Fintech, Pharmacy, Mobile, Backlog Management, Reporting, Project Delivery, IT, WebApp, Accessibility, Analytics, Communication, Project Management & Delivery, Accessible Design, Process Improvement, AWS Cloud Architecture, Azure Cloud Services, Data Analysis, Healthcare Software, Information Technology, Projects, Data Analytics, Collaboration, Jira Administrator, Email Design, Process Design, Technical Project Management, Standard Operating Procedures Development, Process Optimization, Project Management Professional (PMP), Manufacturing, Documentation, Media, Video Streaming, Product Roadmaps, Learning Management Systems (LMS), HRIS
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