Maria Raquel Ahumada Colley

Delivery / Engagement Manager at MAS Global Consulting

Maria Raquel Ahumada Colley has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and companies. Maria Raquel is currently working at MAS Global Consulting as a Delivery / Engagement Manager since March 2022. Prior to this, from August 2020 to the present, they served as a Release Train Engineer/ Delivery Lead/ Agile Coach, where they supported and coached Agile teams and ensured value delivery and continuous improvement. From December 2016 to the present, they worked as a Scrum Master, guiding teams and organizations on Agile/Scrum practices, planning sprints, and removing impediments. During the same period, they also worked as a Business Analyst - Scrum Master, gathering and documenting business requirements and guiding a team on a large enterprise-level project.

Before their current role, Maria worked at LiveVox as a Project Manager from August 2012 to November 2016. In this role, they planned and executed time-sensitive projects for strategic growth clients, provided strategic direction, and achieved timelines.

Maria's earlier experience includes working at The VSI Team from 2009 to 2012 as a Client Relation Specialist/Account Manager. In this role, they provided high-touch account management for strategic clients in the financial sector, coordinated different departments to meet client expectations, and presented and analyzed client data.

Overall, Maria has demonstrated a strong background in project management, agile methodologies, and client relationship management throughout their career.

Maria Raquel Ahumada Colley has a diverse educational background. Maria Raquel pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Projects at Universidad EAFIT from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Universidad Autónoma del Caribe from 2004 to 2009, earning a degree in Comunicador Social with an emphasis on Organizational Communication.

In addition to their formal education, Maria Raquel also completed a management and international negotiation course at the University of Northern Iowa in 2015. This demonstrates their commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core academic studies.

Furthermore, Maria Raquel has obtained various certifications that contribute to their professional development. Maria Raquel is a Certified SAFe 5 Release Train Engineer, obtained from Scaled Agile, Inc., in February 2021. Maria Raquel also holds the title of Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), which they obtained from Scrum Alliance® in December 2018. Additionally, Maria Raquel has earned the SAFe 5 Agilist certification from Scaled Agile, Inc.

Overall, Maria Raquel Ahumada Colley has a strong educational background with a focus on business administration, communication, and project management. Their commitment to continuous learning is evident through their certifications in agile methodologies and related disciplines.

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