Success Story
Penny’s Inspiring: Comeback
I’m Penny, and my journey to a rewarding career in Agile is a story of resilience, dedication, and transformation. For 12 years, I worked as a Project Manager, thriving in my role until life threw an unexpected challenge my way. In 2006, after the tragic passing of my sister, I became the primary caregiver for her four children. Raising them became my focus, and over the next 16 years, I poured my energy into my family. But when it was time for me to return to my career, I faced a difficult reality—recruiters wouldn’t consider me, and I found myself working minimum-wage jobs at Georgia Tech just to get by.
Determined to make a change, I joined the Scrum Whisperer Bootcamp in March 2022. Through the program, I refocused my mindset on Agile, becoming both PSM and SAFe certified, and gradually regained my confidence. The support and skills I gained transformed my approach, empowering me to step back into the professional world.
Today, I’m proud to work as a Business Analyst at Synechron, earning over $90,000 per year and enjoying a renewed sense of purpose in my career. With my confidence stronger than ever, I’m excited to take the next step and return to my roots in Product Management. The journey has been challenging, but I’m grateful to have found a path that has reignited my career and my passion for Agile.