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Certification
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Maria Kyriakoudi

Maria Kyriakoudi

Scrum Master
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Summary

Positive and collaborative problem-solver with a knack for fostering team synergy and driving successful project delivery. Experienced in Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and effective communication. I embrace one constant: change. A lifelong learner, I thrive on exploring new fields, adapting to challenges, and measuring results to drive meaningful progress.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Scrum Master

Freelancer
09.2024 - Current
  • Driving Agile transformation for a 108-person IT organization managing network, network security, and telephony services
  • Leading 3 cross-functional teams (14 members) to improve efficiency in project delivery
  • Facilitating Scrum ceremonies – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives

Process Manager

Freelancer
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed, documented, and implemented Service Management (ITSM), DevOps, and Agile processes
  • Defined and tracked key performance metrics
  • Drove organizational change and agile/devops transformation with Agile awareness sessions, workshops, communication channels and project-related documentation
  • Enhanced ITSM adoption by providing training and support for team members in best practices and techniques
  • Streamlined process workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted improvements.


Technical Writer

Freelancer
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Designed, planned, and developed documentation to support the adoption of modern service management and automation practices
  • Authored comprehensive SOPs, how-to guides, tool specifications, and training materials for both technical and non-technical teams
  • Standardized process documentation by creating and managing document templates, ensuring consistency and clarity
  • Conducted thorough document reviews

Service Delivery Manager

Proximus Luxembourg
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed service delivery for Proximus within consortium frameworks, driving recruitment and team management for 3 customer organizations (185 members)
  • Served as the key liaison between Proximus and the prime contractors, aligning teams performance and skills with strategic goals
  • Spearheaded process optimization across Sales, HR, and Accounting departments to elevate service efficiency
  • Sourced and managed vendors

Professional Services Coordinator

Proximus Luxembourg
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Contributed to the establishment of a new Professional Services division, overseeing talent acquisition and onboarding to the customer’s workplace
  • Recruited and facilitated the seamless integration of 50+ new team members, delivering high-quality client onboarding support
  • Managed financial reporting and project forecasting, providing key insights for decision-making

Sales Assistant

Proximus Luxembourg
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Supported Account Managers in the sale of IT infrastructure hardware, software, and services
  • Prepared quotations and negotiated with vendors to optimize internal margins
  • Coordinated with technical teams to ensure the high-quality delivery of maintenance services
  • Drafted and refined response texts for IT service tenders, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness

Education

Master's degree - Languages and Interculturality, Translation and Interpreting

University of Strasbourg
09.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor's degree - Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting

Ionian University
09.2005 - 06.2010

Skills

Scrum framework expertise

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Certification

Foundations of Project Management, Google

Hobbies

Literature on psychology, human behaviour, and AI

Sports

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Foundations of Project Management, Google

01-2025

Scrum Master

Freelancer
09.2024 - Current

Process Manager

Freelancer
10.2023 - 09.2024

The Git&GitHub Bootcamp, Udemy

08-2023

Technical Writer

Freelancer
05.2022 - 09.2023

Evidence-Based Coaching (Business, Executive Coaching)

09-2021

ITIL v3 Intermediate Lifecycle – Service Design

06-2021

Service Delivery Manager

Proximus Luxembourg
01.2020 - 12.2021

Recruitment best practices

02-2018

Professional Services Coordinator

Proximus Luxembourg
10.2016 - 12.2019

ITIL v3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

07-2015

Sales Assistant

Proximus Luxembourg
04.2014 - 09.2016

Master's degree - Languages and Interculturality, Translation and Interpreting

University of Strasbourg
09.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor's degree - Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting

Ionian University
09.2005 - 06.2010
Maria KyriakoudiScrum Master