Irina Ayukegba - Scrum Master

Q: Where is Irina based?

Irina is based in Freudenstadt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Irina speak?

Irina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Russian (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Irina have?

Irina has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Irina has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Irina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Irina's latest experience?

Irina's most recent position is Scrum Master at SAG Digital .

Q: What companies has Irina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Irina has worked for SAG Digital , Bundesagentur für Arbeit , Immowelt GmbH , EE Factor Agile Consulting GmbH , and Agilliant Group .

Q: Which industries is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Government and Public Administration . Irina also has some experience in Real Estate , Insurance , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Procurement and Purchasing . Irina also has some experience in Finance , Customer Service , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Product Development .

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Freudenstadt, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024

10 months

Cologne, Germany

Scrum Master

SAG Digital

Served as Scrum Master for up to three teams in B2C and B2B areas
Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies in a two-week sprint rhythm
Collaborated in the internal Agile guild (including all Scrum Masters in B2C and B2B) to further develop Agile standards
Handled additional organizational tasks such as onboarding new colleagues and managing Slack and Jira/Confluence

May 2023 - Jun 2023

2 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Scrum Master

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Responsible for introducing and enforcing Scrum rules in various projects
Monitored and controlled external influences on Scrum teams
Problem solving (removing impediments)
Facilitated and coordinated multiple teams and cross-functional tasks (information flow to and from other teams)
Ensured quality of deliverables (Definition of Done and higher-level DoD)
Supported Product Owners in backlog grooming and release planning
Conducted sprint retrospectives for other teams

Dec 2022 - Apr 2024

1 year 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Immowelt GmbH

Applied SAFe methods to help the team deliver high-quality products on time and within budget
Introduced OKRs to align the team's efforts with the company's strategic goals
Used dual tracking to ensure the product backlog was well-defined and up to date
Facilitated user story mapping sessions with teams to ensure a shared understanding of project goals
Advised on and introduced self-organization using Agile methods

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Hille, Germany

Scrum Master

EE Factor Agile Consulting GmbH

As Scrum Master, I led a 13-member team of developers working on a train traffic monitoring system
Ensured adherence to SAFe Lean-Agile principles
Responsible for conducting backlog grooming and refinement sessions to help the Product Owner better manage upcoming sprints
Planned allocation of resources, time, and budgets
Conducted team reviews and assessments
Managed the team's participation in daily Scrum events
Organized and oversaw daily stand-ups

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

7 months

Raleigh, United States

Scrum Master / Agile Coach / Project Manager

Agilliant Group

Created and managed a realistic, detailed plan to ensure medium to large projects were completed on time, within budget, and scope
Led weekly backlog grooming sessions with the team and ensured work items were estimated, ready for work, and maintained
Worked closely with developers to ensure they were not blocked and could follow the Scrum process managed by the Scrum Master
Improved team productivity by enhancing software development practices/processes within the managed Scrum teams and across the organization
Conducted agile maturity assessments for teams, offered coaching and input to reach higher maturity levels, and fostered continuous improvement
Collaborated with development teams and project stakeholders to create a collaborative environment

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

London, United Kingdom

Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager / Operations Manager

The Gallup Organization

Contacting the client and stakeholders about any open questions that came up during the planning phase of the Gallup project using Agile methodology.
Guiding distributed Agile teams and the organization by applying Agile/Scrum practices and values to improve the customer experience.
Successfully supported clients: Stryker, Mars, Toyota, Standard Chartered Bank, Daimler, Iveco.
Planned, coordinated, and successfully completed multiple backlog grooming and refining sessions to help the Product Owner be better prepared for upcoming sprints.
Used daily stand-ups and other meetings to collect and remove team obstacles so work could move forward.
Advised teams on how to make the most of self-organization by filling in the intentional gaps in the Agile/Scrum framework.
Increased the development team's participation in daily Scrum events by helping them engage more.

Jul 2003 - Dec 2014

11 years 6 months

Project Manager / Operations Manager

The Gallup Organization

Contacting the client and stakeholders about any open questions that came up during the planning phase of the Gallup project using Agile methodology.
Streamlined internal processes by tackling current problems and planning for the future.
Managed external vendors, including outsourcing partners, to ensure they provided high-quality and cost-effective support.
Worked directly with the global leadership team, including getting budget input from partner leads across all functions and initiatives, and developing annual plans and budgets for each business unit and the whole company.
Supported client partners in responding to customer proposals and negotiating project contracts.
Oversaw relevant budgets and costs.
Communicated and collaborated effectively with key stakeholders at all levels of the company.

Sep 2002 - Jul 2003

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Business Manager

Allianz Versicherung

Organized the activity roadmap from the prioritized backlog for customers and sales partners.
Identified the target audience, developed the event concept, planned logistics, and coordinated technical aspects before the event started.
Ensured that all financial obligations (supplier invoices, loan receipts, credit card receipts, credit card statements, etc.) were received, approved, and properly recorded.
Supported internal communication, improved transparency, and shared information.
Collaborated with the Product Owner to maintain the product backlog of activities for Allianz.
Removed obstacles by finding the right people, either externally or within the team, and by escalating issues through management.
Identified and removed impediments that prevented the team from reaching its goals, and ensured effective communication within and across the project team.

Sep 1999 - Aug 2002

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Business Manager Trainee

Berlin Regional Government

Provided general administrative support.
Assisted with organizing government meetings and departmental events with external stakeholders.
Managed the office and provided content and organizational support to the department head.
Supported the development of annual plans and the creation of yearly department budgets.
Built networks and ensured information flow between departments.
Handled short-term customer service tasks to answer incoming emails and phone inquiries.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (18.5 years), Information Technology (8.5 years), Government and Administration (3 years), Real Estate (1.5 years), Insurance (1 year), and Transportation (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Real Estate

Insurance

Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (21.5 years), Project Management (21 years), Procurement (11.5 years), Finance (4 years), Customer Service (3 years), and Product Development (2.5 years).

Operations

Project Management

Procurement

Finance

Customer Service

Product Development

Skills

Agile Best Practices
Communication
Agile Frameworks-scrum
Kanban
Ms Office Suite
Meeting Facilitation
Interpersonal Skills
Detail-oriented
Jira
Team O’clock
Ms Project
Lean Thinking
Azure Devops
Agile Re
Trello
Confluence
Planning
Budgeting
Safe
International Project Management
Agile Testing
Tdd/bdd
Ci/cd
Extreme Programming
Scrumban

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Russian

Native

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2002

Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Vocational training, Office Communication Clerk · Office Communication Clerk · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1992 - Jun 1999

Spreewald Gymnasium Cottbus

Abitur / A Levels · Cottbus, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Training, Charlotte, NC

Agile Scrum Foundation Agile methods and leadership

Certified SAFe® 6 Advanced Scrum Master

Certified SAFe® 6 Product Owner / Product Manager

Certified SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM)

Project Management Theory and Practice

Project Management for Business Professionals

Scrum Immersion Introduction to Modern Project Management Theory and Practice Agile with Atlassian Jira

Servant Leadership: Becoming an effective Servant Leader.

Sprint Planning for faster team delivery

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Irina based?

Irina is based in Freudenstadt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Irina speak?

Irina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Russian (Native).

How many years of experience does Irina have?

Irina has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Irina has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Irina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Irina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Irina would be well-suited for roles such as: Scrum Master, Scrum Master / Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Agile Coach / Project Manager.

What is Irina's latest experience?

Irina's most recent position is Scrum Master at SAG Digital.

What companies has Irina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Irina has worked for SAG Digital, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Immowelt GmbH, EE Factor Agile Consulting GmbH, and Agilliant Group.

Which industries is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration. Irina also has some experience in Real Estate, Insurance, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing. Irina also has some experience in Finance, Customer Service, and Product Development.

Which industries has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Product Development.

What is Irina's education?

Irina attended Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Office Communication Clerk.

Does Irina have any certificates?

Irina has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Training, Charlotte, NC, Agile Scrum Foundation Agile methods and leadership, and Certified SAFe® 6 Advanced Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Irina?

Irina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Irina?

Irina's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.