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Last update: 08.03.2023

Scrum Master/Agile Coach/Project Manager

Graduation: MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional)

Keywords

Scrum Methodology Agile Methodology JIRA Software Applications Confluence Certified Project Management Professional Project Management Microsoft Visio Kanban

Attachments

srujana-latest-resume.pdf

Skills

Agile development, sprint planning, Agile methodologies, Agile, Jira, Ms office applications, Ms visio, Scrum, Scrum Master, daily scrums, scrum team, Scrum teams, scrum methodology, Computer Applications, Project Management, Attlasian JIRA, Atlassian Confluence, Kanban, Project Management Professional, SAFe Advanced Scrum master certified, Scrum cermonies

Project history

11/2021 - Present
Scrum Master
Carelon Global Solutions (Insurance, 500-1000 employees)

  • Facilitate Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Assess each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegate tasks to balance each employee's workload.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Provide extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.
  • Collaborate with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Work closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Work effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
  • Manage product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Coach teams in Agile practices and provided the necessary training to create a positive mindset toward Agile methodologies.

11/2018 - 03/2021
Scrum Master
Mindtree Limited (Internet and Information Technology, 1000-5000 employees)

Mindtree Limited, Hyderabad

Working as a Scrum Master leading the delivery of all sprints and
interaction with product owners.
Implemented Agile mindset by conducting burndown chart, team velocity
analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conducting daily stand-up meetings, encouraging open communication in
the team.
Facilitating sprint planning, retrospective, sprint demos and other scrum
related meetings.
Facilitating the team to estimate story points and measured velocity to plan
future sprints.
Works closely with Product Owners to ensure understanding of user
stories and keeping the backlog groomed.
Led the company implementation and adaption of JIRA which reduced the
time to create and manage tickets by an average of 3 days.
Protect development team from outside distractions, impediments, or team
conflicts, and maintain focus on product backlog, project timeline.
Educate and reinforce scrum methodology and agile framework to team
members and stakeholders.

10/2015 - 12/2018
Team Lead/Scrum Master
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Internet and Information Technology, 1000-5000 employees)

Led the testing team in the planning, execution, and reporting of user
acceptance testing activities to ensure that the results of a complex
enterprise software development using a combination of Agile and iterative
methodologies.
Responsible for people management, including goal setting and providing
performance feedback.
Recruitment, staff management and supervision of QA Engineers and
Testers.

11/2013 - 05/2015
Process Associate
Genpact (Internet and Information Technology, 1000-5000 employees)

Worked as a Manual tester assuring high quality performance of
applications.
Reporting and validating bugs for all components.
Determine test conditions/test objectives and worked on test cases.
Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.

Certifications

Project Management Professional
2022
SAFe Advanced 5 Scrum Master (SASM)
2021
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate
2021

Local Availability

Only available for remote work

Other

Certified Scrum Master, Project Manager servant leader with a proven track record of delivering high – quality software on time and facilitating high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release. Removes impediments to delivery success through the proactive management of external dependencies, complex problem solving and the development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing changes. Strong communication skills, collaborative skills, and excellent interp
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