Shweta Upadhyaya
ad42rz@r.postjobfree.com, 650-***-****
San Francisco, CA
Summary:
I am an adept Servant Leader who has worked with big companies and startups. I am expert at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.My strength lies in communication and collaboration. I leverage my diverse experience and professional skills in the field of Information Technology as a Certified Scrum Master. I take pride in displaying a strong work ethic for the development of the company and myself. I am seeking to leverage my expertise in project management, agile methodologies, and team collaboration to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Technical Skills:
Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, XP
Project Management tools: JIRA, Rally, Azure, Trello, Monday.com
Documentation tools: Confluence, Sharepoint
Collaboration Tools: G Suite (Jam board, gmail), MS Suite (Outlook, whiteboard), Zoom, WebEx, Teams, Mural, Miro
Development/Deployment tools: GitHub,
Professional Skills
Scrum Master Project Manager
Aikya: A Concept Store, San Francisco, Bay Area
Dec 2021 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
●Facilitated agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in a startup environment.
●Coached and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to agile principles and practices to a small group of entrepreneurs.
●Collaborated with product owners to define product backlogs and prioritize user stories
●Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity for better time to market.
●Reduced cycle time by 30% which helped to increase the revenue by 1M.
Scrum Master Technical Project Manager
Rasalya, San Francisco Bay Area
Jan 2016 - November 2021 · 7 yrs 5 mos
●Led the development of software products from inception to release using agile methodologies
●Coached and trained teams on agile practices and principles
●Facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
●Worked with stakeholders to prioritize product backlogs and manage project scope
●Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and status reports
Product Owner
Laavanya Luxury Ayurveda, San Francisco Bay Area,
Oct 2010 - Jan 2016 4 year 8 mos
●Led the development of a new line of luxury ayurvedic skincare products
●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop product roadmaps and prioritize features
●Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy
●Defined product requirements and managed product backlog
●Coordinated product launches and go-to-market strategies
Merchandising Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue,
Apr 2006 - Jan 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos
●Assisted in the development of merchandising strategies for women's accessories
●Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform product selection
●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing campaigns and promotions
●Coordinated product launches and managed inventory levels
Education:
●Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University, May 2004
Certifications:
●Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Skills:
Expert knowledge of Ayurveda practices and treatments
●Strong leadership and management skills
●Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
●Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
●Skincare product formulation and development
●High-end luxury brands merchandising