I will be your scrum master for your agile team or project


About this gig
If your team needs a practical Scrum Master who can bring structure, rhythm, and better delivery discipline, I can step in and support your Agile setup in a hands-on way. This gig is positioned around the Scrum Master role itself, not just templates. Depending on the package, I can help with sprint cadence, ceremony structure, backlog hygiene, team ways of working, impediment management, role clarity, flow improvements, delivery visibility, and Agile reporting recommendations.
I support Scrum, Kanban, or a lightweight hybrid model depending on how your team actually works. This service is ideal for startups, SMEs, software teams, delivery leads, founders, product teams, and consulting environments that need a capable Scrum Master presence without overcomplicating the process.
If you need broader or ongoing support, message me and I can structure a custom offer around your team and project needs.
Get to know Nasar Patel
Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst, Agile Expert
- FromSouth Africa
- Member sinceOct 2017
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FAQ
What exactly do you do in this Scrum Master gig?
I support the wider Scrum Master role for a team or project within the agreed gig scope. That can include helping with sprint cadence, ceremony structure, backlog readiness, team working agreements, blocker handling, flow improvements, delivery visibility, and general Agile guidance.
Is this only for Scrum, or can you also support Kanban or hybrid teams?
I can support Scrum, Kanban, or a practical hybrid setup. Many teams are not operating in textbook Scrum, and that is fine. I focus on what will actually help the team deliver more consistently. If your current process is mixed or messy, I can help simplify it.
Will you actually facilitate ceremonies for my team?
The gig can include ceremony facilitation guidance, facilitation structure, and in higher packages one or two live sessions depending on the package or add-ons selected. If you need regular ongoing facilitation across multiple sprints, reach out for a custom offer.
Can you work with Jira or Azure DevOps?
Yes. I can align the Scrum Master support to Jira, Azure DevOps, or a tool-neutral operating model. If you want recommendations for improving the board or workflow, it helps if you send screenshots, current columns, and a short explanation of how the team uses the tool today.
Is this suitable for a brand-new team that has no formal Scrum process yet?
Yes. This is one of the strongest use cases for the gig. I can help create a practical starting point that gives the team clarity without making the process feel heavy. This usually includes meeting rhythm, board stages, working agreements, and simple delivery expectations.
Can you help if my team already has Scrum in place but it is not working well?
Yes. Many teams already have ceremonies and boards, but the process still feels chaotic, inconsistent, or performative. I can review what exists, identify the friction points, and help tighten the operating model so it becomes more useful and easier to follow.
Do you also support stakeholders, product owners, or managers?
Yes, within reason and within the gig scope. A strong Scrum Master often needs to help improve alignment between the delivery team, the product owner, and wider stakeholders. I can recommend meeting structures, escalation paths, and communication patterns that make delivery smoother.
Can you help with team metrics and reporting?
Yes. I can suggest a practical metrics set such as sprint completion, carry-over work, blockers, aging items, velocity trend, and delivery health indicators. I focus on useful reporting that supports better decisions, not vanity metrics that create more admin than value.
What do you need from me to do this properly?
The most useful inputs are your team size, current delivery model, tool screenshots, current board workflow, ceremony rhythm, main pain points, and whether the problem is more about process, alignment, blockers, or prioritisation. Even rough notes are enough for me to start from.
What if I need a Scrum Master for more than one team or for a longer period?
That is absolutely possible, but it normally needs a custom offer because the scope becomes more like an embedded support arrangement. Message me before ordering if you need cross-team Agile support, multiple ceremonies, or a broader advisory engagement across several weeks or milestones.

