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Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Performed Agile management activities, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting for theLearning COE.• Facilitated three teams/projects related to metrics, communications & engagement, capability skills,knowledge management skills, and upskilling learning community.• Organized Agile workshops to enhance individuals' knowledge.• Collaborated with various stakeholders to facilitate their onboarding process at Novartis.• Acted as a core team member in all facets of the Agile Scrum framework.• Facilitated and managed Scrum ceremonies and events.• Ensured completed work is demonstrated to stakeholders, UAT is conducted, and main stakeholders signoff on completed work and features.• Assisted Product Owners in executing their respective Agile Projects, coordinated software deployments,and ensured compliance with change control procedures.• Conducted and participated in sprint planning, task estimation, sequencing, sprint reviews, andretrospectives.• Defined and reviewed project deliverables, technical and quality strategy, benefits realization plan, andreported to the Project Sponsor.• Actively involved with the product owner in working on the Learning Upskilling community.• Hands-on experience involving defining the community, establishing a community platform, and facilitatingcollaboration and alignment among different communities within the Learning Center of Excellence (CoE).• Facilitated risk calls with the team to identify and address potential risks, helping them find appropriatesolutions.• Collaborated with other Scrum Masters to continuously improve Agile and Scrum processes.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Accomplished Scrum Master with 4.6 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful Agile projects. • Implemented Agile methodologies, including Scrum ceremonies, to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products. • Utilized tools such as Jira to monitor progress, prepare status reports, resolve issues, and coordinate tasks. • Collaborated closely with product owners to maintain a well-groomed backlog using tool like Jira, and understand user stories through techniques like user story mapping.• Conducted daily SCRUM calls and reviews, facilitated sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos, and encouraged open communication and teamwork to drive continuous improvement. • Proactively communicated team progress and successes to stakeholders, collaborated with subject matter experts to understand business needs and resolve issues, and worked with the team to understand and meet business requirements. • Actively participated in all project phases, communicated design and progress updates to customers and team members, and motivated the team to drive productivity and success. • Promoted Agile values and principles, coached and mentored team members to reach their full potential, and facilitated continuous improvement to optimize processes and practices using techniques like Kanban. • Demonstrated expertise in people management, team building, leadership, risk analysis, scheduling, and process improvement, delivering results through effective collaboration and teamwork.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate discussions and convey information effectively.• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues within the team and between stakeholders.• Skilled in facilitating Agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, review, and retrospectives, to ensure their effectiveness.• Able to empathize with the needs and concerns of team members, stakeholders, and customers.• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.• Thorough technical knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.• Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to optimize processes and practices.• Coaching and mentoring skills, helping team members reach their full potential.

• Worked as an Analyst, responsible for providing user end services such as collecting feedback onapplications and conducting thorough testing to ensure their proper functioning without any issues.Reported customer-raised issues to the testing team for resolution.• Collaborated closely with the product owner and the team to gain a deep understanding of customer needsand actively worked towards finding solutions for customer-reported issues.• Actively participated in project phases, working closely with the business and development teams tocontribute to the successful completion of the project.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance, 75

Bachelor Of Commerce, Regular, 85