Clifton MacHado

Clifton Machado is an experienced professional in agile methodologies and operations management with a strong track record in enhancing team performance and process efficiency. Currently serving as a Scrum Master/Agile Team Facilitator at Westpac New Zealand since October 2021, Clifton leads five squads in adopting Scrum and Kanban frameworks to foster an inclusive team culture. Prior experience includes the role of Operations Product Delivery Lead at Foodstuffs North Island Limited, where Clifton successfully facilitated software development delivery while receiving recognition for a user-centric app. Additional roles include Continuous Improvement Support Analyst and SAP Deployment & Readiness Specialist, showcasing a comprehensive expertise in process efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Education includes a Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from Unitec and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from St. Xavier's College.