Vishakha Sonawale

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Dedicated and Scrum.org certified Scrum Master with a collaborative approach, leveraging Agile principles for optimal team performance and top-notch deliveries. Possess a solid background in Java and Android development, allowing seamless integration within diverse teams. Over 13 years of experience at TCS, spanning across Banking services, Telecom, TTH, and Healthcare industries. Demonstrated flexibility and a proactive attitude in learning new technologies and processes to excel in various assignments. Key accomplishment

• Comprehensive experience collaborating with customer stakeholders, utilizing Agile, Scrum, and SAFe principles for successful project deliveries.

• Accomplished the Wings2 Program, TCS's job role elevation initiative, achieving the role of Scrum Master with distinction in all four powerplays.

• Demonstrated leadership by mentoring over 30 associates in completing the Wings2 program for the Scrum Master role.

• Experienced Android developer with over 4 years of expertise in crafting and maintaining highly rated, long-running mobile applications.

• Proficient in Project Compliance and Audit Processes, ensuring delivery excellence.

• A dedicated and performance-driven professional committed to delivering process- driven projects.

Certifications

+ Professional Scrum Master I (Nov 2022)

+ Professional Scrum Master II (Oct 2023)

+ TCS Scrum Master (Batch 12 - Dec 2022)

Skills

+ Methodology – Agile - Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and waterfall

+ Tools – Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Ms office, Miro, Android Studio, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git

+ Technology – Java, Android, Jetpack, Kotlin, SQL Professional Experience

Scrum Master, Aug 2021 – Oct 2023

Belgium Post - TCS Interactive Unit

• Led the successful implementation of a newly formed Scrum team as Scrum Master, driving Agile practices and ensuring seamless project delivery; simultaneously enrolled in the Wings2 program, accelerating career progression towards Scrum Master role, exceeding expectations

• Facilitated agile events like Sprint Planning, Daily standups, backlog refinement, retrospectives and reviews for high quality and timely deliveries through effective collaboration

• Engaged actively in Scrum-of-Scrums, PI Planning, and all ART (Agile Release Train) level meetings, actively identifying and resolving dependencies, contributing to release planning, and eliminating impediments for seamless team progress.

• Streamlined and maintained Jira Board, ensuring accurate tracking of 200+ stories and reports, resulting in improved team collaboration and project visibility.

• Managed and disseminated sprint reports and metrics to TCS and Client Management, fostering predictability and enabling the team to plan releases effectively.

• Successfully preserved team cohesion amid frequent ramp-ups and ramp-downs, navigating through challenges arising from client preferences and budget fluctuations.

• Proactively participated in the TCS Scrum Master community, contributing to the upliftment of Agile practices within the unit.

• Conducted a session on ‘Agile in nutshell’ for TCS Interactive Unit, fostering agile awareness and encouraging all associates for attaining Agile E1 competency

• Successfully completed Internal Auditor Training and commenced actively participating in Engagement Audits.

• Served as the Rigor in Operations (RiO) SPOC for the TCS Interactive Unit, ensuring, tracking, and facilitating RiO compliance for Applications Operations Projects.

• Received an 'On the Spot Award' for active participation in a CMMI Audit, serving as an auditee and preparing artifacts for the CMMI Interview.

• Obtained external Scrum Master certifications – PSMI and PSMII, complemented by an internal TCS Scrum Master certification, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding and mastery of Scrum methodologies.

Android developer, Feb 2021 – July 2021

TCS - Belgium Bpost

• Contributed to the development of the MyBpost mobile app by introducing new functionalities and implementing enhancements for an improved user experience.

• Consistently upheld the Android Play Store rating above 4.2 through continuous efforts to enhance app quality and user satisfaction.

• Designed and implemented end-to-end sign-in functionality, incorporating face recognition and verification through a third-party library for enhanced security and user authentication.

• Played a key role in facilitating communication between Product Owners, Business stakeholders, and external vendors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective collaboration and delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Provided mentorship to a team of 6 Android developers, fostering skill development, knowledge transfer, and collaborative growth within the team.

• Led the Android team in comprehensive tasks such as requirement gathering, feature estimation, resolving dependencies with other Agile Release Train (ART) teams, and delivering effective demos to customer stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes.

2nd Maternity Leave Break Jan 2020 – Feb 2021

Android developer, Mar 2016 – Dec 2019

TCS - Barclays

• Played a significant role in enhancing the Mobile Banking App - Pingit by introducing new functionalities and improvements, utilizing Android, Java, and Kotlin to contribute to the ongoing success of the application.

• Introduced to Agile framework with feature-wise Scrum teams, streamlining Android, iOS, middleware development, and testing processes within a single sprint for efficient and synchronized project delivery.

• Actively Engaged in all scrum ceremonies and Collaborated with Design, Solution, and Business for effective requirement gathering, fostering faster and more efficient deliveries.

• Collaborated as the Android lead for various functionalities, including international payments and Auto Top-up. Involved in estimation, resolving dependencies, ensuring on-time deliveries, and providing demos for successful feature implementation.

• Obtained ‘Star Team award’ multiple times for on-time and defect free deliveries 1st Maternity Leave Break Jul 2014 – Feb 2016

Java Developer, Jan 2014 – Jul 2014

TCS - P.T. Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia

• Developed middleware webservices for Online Policy Submission Module, which was consumed on iPad, and all data was getting stored on backend system (existing DB which belongs to client)

• Collaborated cross-functionally with backend teams and UI developers to design, implement, and test end-to-end workflows for seamless system integration. Java Developer, Feb 2012 – Jan 2014

TCS - Sears Holding India, Pune

• Performed on Kmart Online Orders Project to add new functionality for providing home delivery to existing online purchases. It included functionalities like finding common available dates for customer and store, create order, reschedule, cancel order, updating delivery status and generating reports

• Worked on Mod and Enhancements Project which provided enhancements to existing project AIMS (Automated Inventory Management System) and SST (Sears Service Toolbox) using J2EE, Spring Batch, JUNIT

• Successfully managed and delivered the Kmart Online Order Project release before planned timelines

• Independently delivered two weeks of post go-live support, ensuring the smooth operation and addressing user concerns for enhanced system stability.

• Acknowledged by customer accolades and TCS Management Appreciation for delivering Kmart Online Orders project before planned timelines and zero production issues

Java Developer, Oct 2011 – Feb 2012

TCS - Vodafone

• Developed webservices for handheld devices, which was a child project of cPOS

(Center Point of Sales) using J2EE, Struts1, JSP, EJB, SOAP UI

• Contributed to enhancing the cPOS project by contributing to key feature implementations, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement. Java Developer, Aug 2010 – Sept 2011

TCS - GE Healthcare

• Successfully migrated a desktop VB application to a Java-based web application, Leveraging J2EE, Struts2, Ajax, Hibernate, SQL to create a robust solution

• Gained hands-on experience in the standard software development life cycle within a waterfall methodology project

Education

• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from COEP (College of Engineering, Pune)

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