Uday Shankar Email & Phone Number

As a seasoned Scrum Master and Project Manager with nearly a decade of experience, I specialize in orchestrating the successful delivery of projects by aligning all stakeholders with the project's objectives and continuously enhancing team productivity and performance. My extensive background includes managing complex Big Data projects and leading diverse Agile Scrum teams to achieve significant results.Currently, I serve as a Program Manager at Academian Inc, where I also fulfill the role of Scrum Master. Here, I am a servant leader and coach for four Agile Scrum teams, diligently promoting the effective use and practice of the Agile framework. My responsibilities include overseeing the entire Scrum process—from initiation to delivery—while supporting six key stakeholders to ensure top-quality outcomes for our customers.One of my notable achievements at Think and Learn Pvt Ltd involved leading the overhaul of six complex Big Data projects, which significantly boosted our ROI. My leadership has effectively doubled the team velocity, throughput, burndown, and cumulative flow of four cross-functional teams.My expertise extends to advanced program management and leadership skills. I excel in strategic planning, fostering team cohesion, and steering cross-functional teams toward common goals amidst challenging environments. My role involves synthesizing project requirements, stakeholder expectations, and team capabilities into coherent, achievable plans that consistently exceed business objectives.I hold certifications as a Scrum Master (CSM) and possess expertise in Agile Development, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and tools like Jira, Confluence, Crello and Smartsheet and Project. My skills extend to CRM tools such as Leadsquared and Hubspot, methodologies like ATDD, TDD, and technologies including Big Data, Hadoop, Spark, and Scala.My expertise lies in managing complex projects, business development, enterprise and solution architecture, and leading lean Agile transformations. I am driven to deliver impactful project results, fostering team growth and organizational success.