Soma Das
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An experienced Scrum Master\Agile Project Manager with more than 20 years of experience in the federal grant management software development industry. Using Agile principles and a Servant Leader's approach, I have coached and empowered cross-disciplinary teams for the successful development and implementation of more than 50 projects to modernize federal grant management systems. The last 10 years, I have trained over 50 people on Agile principles for the deployment of mission critical software. Maintaining Public Trus Clearance through January 2025..
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jacobs Engineering, VA • Remote • 10/2020 - Present
40 Hours\Week
Scrum Master Agile Project Manager – (Client National Science Foundation)
Accomplishment - Lead 32 Sprint work from requirement gathering to release of the product (3 weeks per Sprint Cycle)
Duties included –
Orchestrate regular Scrum ceremonies, encompassing Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the team
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings for a 10-member team, comprising business analysts, developers, and testers, fostering open discussions on current Sprint activities, addressing impediments, and coordinating daily plans for enhancing the team member’s collaboration and productivity
Within the SaFe Agile environment, collaborated with the product owner, project manager, other Scrum Team,UI\UX team, devops team, cloudops team, security team, telease engineers and technical lead to delineate the scope of the modernization project and establish key performance indicators for success.
Guide the team on story point estimation to foster a focus on the efficient completion of Sprint activities through targeted coaching and skill development
Effectively prioritize and manage the product backlog, to ensure that user stories are meticulously defined, appropriately prioritized, and strategically aligned with the modernization goals of the National Science Foundation
Maintain open, transparent communication channels with stakeholders, to deliver regular updates on project progress, achieved milestones, and potential risks or impediments
Actively sought feedback from stakeholders and NSF management to ensure continuous alignment with evolving business requirements and expectations
Led the process of gathering requirements, meticulously reviewed documents, and efficiently assigned tasks to the development backlog
Collaborate with the quality assurance team to deploy robust automation testing strategies, to guarantee the stability and reliability of the modernized application
Participated in Release notes preparation, Change Request processing and release night monitoring
I have a background in working with SailPoint for Identity Access Control, specializing in the implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Additionally, I have experience integrating SailPoint with various other systems for seamless functionality.
Dovel Technology \Ace Info Solutions • Rockville, MD • 04/2018 - 10/2020
(Acquired by Guidehouse)
40 Hrs\Week
Scrum Master Business Analyst (Client CMS, ACF, NIH, HUD)
Accomplishment
Implemented enhancements and customizations for Grant Solutions modules to meet the specific regulatory needs of Federal Agencies
Translated project requirements into backlog items, crafted user stories,and established deliverables within the project timeline.
Elicited functional requirements using standard methods like interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis Analyzed and designed comprehensive functional requirements for intricate financial systems, specifically focused on Federal Grant Application, Grant Management, and Appeal processes (Business Process Workflow) for HUD
Crafted user stories for the backlog, adeptly generating epics, and collaborating with business stakeholders and the federal government product owner to ensure effective prioritization aligned with project goals
Managed the complete software development life cycle including testing phase and and defect tracking, emphasizing the adoption of Agile methodologies for efficient and iterative project execution and implementation
Collaborated with Federal Agencies like CMS, HUD, ACF to precisely define the scope of customizing the Grant Solutions workflow and key performance indicators to measure and ensure the success of the initiative
Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration among analysts, developers, UX designers, and quality assurance professionals, fostering a cohesive and highly efficient working environment
Universal Service Administrative Company • Washington DC •08/2012 - 12/2017
Senior System Analyst Scrum Lead (Client Federal Communication Commission)
40 Hrs\Week
Served as an Agile Scrum Master for the development of the Federal Grant Management system, skillfully managing the Agile team through the application of scrum principles within the software development life cycle
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, authored backlog items, and prioritized them meticulously for development, testing, and successful production release for Erate and High Cost program of Universalservice Fund
Analyzed and reported on burn-down metrics and velocity, collaborating with Agile team members to enhance team efficiency through streamlined development activities
Conducted training sessions for 20 team members and stakeholders, imparting valuable insights into Agile principles and practices
Formulated a comprehensive test strategy, taking a pivotal role in the creation of test data and executing tests for Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains modules, with a specific emphasis on the efficient handling of fund collection and disbursement. • Worked closely with automation engineers to refine and optimize automation testing processes, ensuring that test scripts aligned seamlessly with functional requirements.
Contributed to the testing phase of the OKTA (Identity Access Management System) implementation, employing single sign-on for multiple systems in a role-based architecture
Used SQL Query tools for analyzing and reporting data to stakeholders as needed
Applied expertise in software development and relational databases to contribute valuable insights for stakeholder decision-making
Universal Service Administrative Company •Washington, DC • 11/2006 - 07/2012
Senior System Analyst System Administrator (Client Federal Communication Commission)
40 Hrs\Week
Managed configuration for Project Server and served as the Project Server Administrator within the PMO group, concurrently overseeing project setup and resource management for Project Server across various IT development groups and Project Managers
Produced user training documentation and provided training sessions for approximately 300 business and IT professionals on the utilization of Project Server and project management tools
Engaged in configuration management and played a pivotal role in workflow development using Serena Business Mashup (COTS Product) for IT process flow. Automated manual business processes for better tracking and reporting.
As the System Administrator for Serena Business Mashup, conducted training sessions for 400 users on workflows related to IT processes, ticketing systems, access request release, and procurement workflows
Elevated the capabilities of both Serena Business Mashup and Project Server COTS products
Engaged actively in the Internal Change Control Board (ICCB) for software release management, contributing to the IT audit process by addressing corrections, documenting procedures, and generating reports for upper management
Authored System Requirement Analysis for web tools catering to external users and efficiently managed the expansion of these tools in collaboration with external contractors
Collaborated on Documentum, a Java-based application for the Document Management System tailored for Grants applications. Played a key role in functional requirement gathering and testing processes to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the system
Universal Service Administrative Company •Washington,DC • 10/2003 -10/2006
Assistant Manager Of System (Client Federal Communication Commission)
40 Hrs\Week
Contributed to the E-Rate Schools of Libraries Grant program by conducting requirement gathering, configuration management, and testing
Developed detailed test strategies, executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT), tracked defects, and performed production verification to ensure the successful implementation of the program
Created a comprehensive database dictionary utilizing TOAD for Oracle, and proficiently utilized the Microsoft SQL Server administration tool for executing SQL queries
Worked on Funding Threshold data analysis and calculations for Schools and Libraries 7.5 Billion dollar Funding
Extracted data for reporting and testing purposes to support effective decision-making processes
Gathered requirements and implemented customized configurations for participation in the Schools and Libraries Grant program within the customer relationship management system, SIEBEL
Documented the workflow processes for SIEBEL and conducted user training for effective utilization of the system
Euclid Technology • Bethesda, MD, USA • 11/2002 - 10/2003
System Analyst Application Developer
40 Hrs\Week
Served as a System Analyst and Developer for Clear Vantage Membership Management Software, specializing in customization and configuration changes
Developed comprehensive test scripts, conducted quality assurance and user acceptance testing for all customizations,
Managed large-scale data conversions from legacy systems to the new system
RSIS •Silver Spring, MD, USA • 01/2002 - 08/2002
Developer (Client NOAA)
40 Hrs\Week
Played a role in the development of applications for weather management utilizing buoy data
Conducted thorough analysis, handled development tasks, and conducted testing to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the applications
Members Only Software • Washington, DC, USA • 11/1999 - 12/2001
Developer
40 Hrs\Week
Implemented customization in the Members Only Software according to functional requirements, including the development of test cases, conducting functional testing, and addressing defects
Authored user training documentation and provided training sessions for users
Successfully managed the conversion of large datasets from legacy systems to the Members Only Software system
SKILLS
Skills Name
Number Of Years Experience
Requirement Analysis
20 Years
Process Improvement
15 Years
SDLC
20 Years
Product Management
10 Years
Prioritization
10 Years
Releational database knowledge
15 Years
SQL Query
20 Years
Mentoring
15 Years
Functional Testing
20 Years
UAT
20 Years
Configuration
10 years
Scrum Methodology
12 Years
Scrum Lead
10 years
Project Management
12 Years
Jira
10
Project Management Tools
Confluence, JIRA, Sharepoint, Servicenow, Microsoft Office 365 application, MS Team, Zoom
EDUCATION
M.S. Computer Management Information System
University Of Maryland University College • Adelphi, MD, USA, 2011
B.S. Computer Management Information System
University Of Maryland University College • Adelphi, MD, USA, 2004
M.Sc. Biochemistry Molecular Biology
University Of Calcutta • India, 1988
B.Sc. Hons In Chemistry
University Of Calcutta • India, 1986
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Certification
Learning Tree Training
Microsoft Project Server
Certified Microsoft Vendor
Certified Scrum Master - 000472187
Scrum Alliance - Since October -2015
Certified Product Owner - - 000472187
Scrum Alliance -Since November - 2017
Safe 5 Agilist - 108*****-****
Scaled Agile Framework, Since October - 2020