Kumar Vandanapu Email & Phone Number

Seasoned Scrum Master, QA Manager and Staffing Manager (screening, shortlisting, interviewing and on-boarding) with a proven track record of driving efficiency and excellence in software testing, project and resource management. With over a decade of hands-on experience in leading Agile teams and ensuring top-tier quality assurance, I've honed my skills in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering collaboration among team members.As a Scrum Master, I've successfully managed multiple teams, delivered sprint goals, and defined 'Ready' and 'Done' criteria, all while championing servant leadership and continuous improvement. I take pride in recognizing team achievements and motivating self-organization.As a QA Manager, I've demonstrated ROI-driven strategies and led large teams, consistently achieving efficiency gains and reducing defect rates. My expertise in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) has enabled me to deliver high-quality software products. I've also excelled in collaborating with project managers to develop user-centric solutions and acted as the quality gatekeeper for releases to customers.As a staffing manager, I have expertise in aspects of recruitment lifecycle from developing compelling job descriptions, sourcing and screening candidates to negotiating offers and on boarding. Passionate about leveraging innovative recruitment strategies and technologies to attract top talent and drive organizational success.My skills encompass Scrum, JIRA, Confluence, Quality Assurance/Testing, and staffing making me a versatile leader in the world of Agile and Software Quality. I'm passionate about continuous improvement, and my problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills have fostered productive teams and enhanced productivity.

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  Sri Muthukumaran Institute Of Technology

  Information Technology