Scrum Master

SALMAN R. KHAN CSP, CSM, B.Sc. +1-647-***-****

***, ****** ****** ****, *******, ON M5B 1E4 *************@*****.***

Objective: Passionate and seasoned Agile practitioner looking for ScrumMaster opportunity in a challenging and inspiring work environment.

Summary

ScrumMaster with 3 years of experience in leading, coaching, and facilitating multiple teams

Over 6 years of experience using Agile Methodology including Scrum, Lean and Kanban

Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively with members of multidisciplinary team, managers, clients and stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to support and motivate team members in finding solutions for programming roadblocks and developing best strategies to overcome issues

Experienced in overcoming challenges faced by distributed teams as well as distributed team members, fostering team spirit

Strong coaching ability to help teams on aspects of conflict resolution and high performance

Proven track record of keeping teams focused and delivering success in rapidly evolving and dynamic environments

Skills:

Software development methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP

Programming languages/frameworks: Java, J2EE, Adobe Flex, Spring, Hibernate

Databases: Oracle 12g, MySQL, MS SQL

Tools: Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft share point, Eclipse IDE

Professional Experience

ScrumMaster and Application Developer 2012– 2015

JP Morgan & Chase Co., Mumbai, India

American multinational banking and financial services holding company

Successfully carried out agile transformation workshops/trainings for different teams to ensure smooth migration to the SCRUM methodology, resulting in teams responding to change easily with efficient delivery

Managed the pricing team of 14 members, including 6 developers, 4 testers and 2 business analysts, 2 architects to decrease release cycle from 3 month to 2 weeks using Scrum resulting increase in client base and cost saving of US$ 2,000,000

Led the team of 7 members, with 4 developers, 2 testers and 1 business analyst team to achieve 8% increase in their velocity each sprint persistently, resulting in faster delivery

Effectively facilitated all the Scrum ceremonies for 3 teams, removing/facilitating removal of impediments that lead to smooth functioning of team

Worked with senior management on organization wide impediments

Rewards

Awarded Employee of the Quarter Award (Oct, 2014) for outstanding work done in agile space for the bank

Received appreciations from Senior Management on the ScrumMaster role for Pricing team

Software Engineer (Agile) 2011– 2012

Infomedia18 Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India

Ecommerce Company, IT subsidiary of Network 18 group

Developed bug free code for various modules of an e-commerce website within the tight deadlines

Created a web service that fetches the supplier details data from the firm’s master database. This API was used in various applications across the organization

Rewards

Awarded star performer of the month (Nov, 2011) for the delivery of ecommerce platform

Java Developer (Agile) 2010-2011

Novator India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India

Ecommerce solutions provider, ODC of Novator Systems Inc. Canada

Successfully developed checkout and payment module using various payment gateways for Shoppers Stop Ltd

Delivered on time, modules for order confirmation with loyalty earnings, redemption and order fulfillment for American Express

Junior Executive 2009-2010

Axis Bank Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India

Multinational Banking Institution

Successfully delivered various modules of intranet software application for sales leads management called Telesmart on time, resulting in efficient sales management and increased revenue generation for Bank

Developed independently a software program to connect to Bank`s master database, getting the required data and loading into the Telesmart application, resulted in saving of time and resources

Created high visibility dashboard application for senior management and high profile client to see their portfolio

Rewards

Received appreciation from CEO and MD Mrs. Shika Sharma for the work done on dashboard application

Junior Software Developer (Agile) 2008–2009

Shreeji-Computers, Mumbai, India

IT Solutions provider and staffing company

Effectively collaborated with clients to understand the requirements and created the SRS documents

Developed modules of various projects including online stock broking application and online travel website

Education:

Diploma in Software Engineering, NIIT, India 2006-2009

Awarded certificate of excellence

Post graduate diploma in Computer Applications, Madurai Kamaraj University, India 2008-2009

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), University of Mumbai, India 2005-2008

Topped University of Mumbai for the Faculty of Microbiology

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer for the Toronto Agile Conference 2015 setup 2015-present

Active contributor to Toronto Agile Community 2015-present

Trainings & Certifications:

Workplace Communication for IT professionals, Ryerson University, Toronto In progress

PMP Exam preparation training, provided by PMI (35 hrs.), Toronto In progress

Certified Scrum Professional® (CSP) ScrumAlliance (MEMBER ID: 000302243) 2015

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) ScrumAlliance (MEMBER ID: 000302243) 2014

Java Standard Edition 6 Programmer Certified Professional Exam (‘SCJP’) 2012

Java Enterprise Edition 5 Web Component Developer Certified Professional Exam (‘SCWCD’) 2012

Personal Interests

Swimming, Travelling, Networking and socializing with people

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