Teodora Rujoiu

Served as Scrum Master for Platform Engineering and Security teams, overseeing Scrum/Kanban adherence. Led the first SAFe-inspired PI Planning across four squads to align goals and dependencies. Optimized JIRA workflows to improve throughput and security task efficiency. Delivered Agile workshops and implemented Spotify framework elements to enhance accountability. Acted as Proxy PO for 5 months, managing roadmaps and backlogs, while developing onboarding plans to ensure rapid new joiner productivity.

Mentored developers and architects on Agile best practices to drive self-organization and professional growth. Managed full project lifecycles, balancing scope and estimations, while handling client change requests that led to a 15% revenue increase. Tracked JIRA metrics (velocity, cycle time) to provide transparency and data-driven improvements. Led people management by coaching junior staff, defining career paths, and fostering accountability within a fast-paced software delivery environment.

As a Project Manager at Ascensos, I was responsible for overseeing three distinct projects, each of which presented unique challenges that required me to be flexible and adaptable. I was also part of a technical project, managing a team that includes German-speaking members. In this role, I am leveraging my communication skills and technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery, while also fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.