Scrum Master Project Manager

MANSI M. JOSHI

Texas / 713-***-**** / ********@*****.***

Analytical and proactive Technology Project Manager and Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience in managing software application development and digitalization projects. Providing direction for significant and complicated deliveries by ensuring the releases are delivered on time in accordance with Agile best practices. Committed team player with extensive experience working with co-located, and distributed offshore teams. Developed full stack web applications using scaled Agile framework. Diversified work experience in the Finance, Healthcare and Petroleum industries. Seeking a Scrum Master or Project Manager opportunity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emerson Automation Solutions - DCX Project Manager (Digital Transformation) August 2022 - Present

§ Establish and drive the governance processes and tools in line with the Platform IT strategy related to the Business Unit’s use of the SAFe/Agile framework.

§ Provide a leadership role and coordinate all activities for IT projects as they progress from development, testing and implementation to production through the use of rigorous project planning while identifying execution risks.

§ Organize daily and weekly scrum of scrum teams to compile status updates and remove roadblocks.

§ Work closely with Business Unit stakeholders to identify, prioritize and develop 5-year roadmaps for IT projects and enhancements.

§ Create, manage, and update Project plans; manage project budgets and resource allocations.

§ Provide project management leadership with all client businesses to validate client service requirements prior to mass rollout and ensure service levels post-rollout.

Self Employed - Project Manager June 2015 – March 2020 Client - Green Generations

§ Defined and managed project scope, schedule, resources and budget based on the client expectations.

§ Managed the resources, subcontractors and worked with the project stakeholders to ensure successful project completion according to specifications/plans.

§ Coordinated the RFP process for vendors by collaborating with general contractors on various logistical items needed to accomplish the scope of work defined in the SOW.

§ Implemented Agile and waterfall methodologies using tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project and SharePoint. Client - University Interscholastic League (UIL)

§ Coach for Public/impromptu speaking, active listening and oral reading Service Corporation International – Scrum Master/Lead Web Applications Designer April 2007 – December 2011

§ Facilitated effective sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives and promoted team ownership.

§ Supported the Product Owner with the creation, refinement and prioritization of user stories in the product backlog.

§ Identified and created user requirements and maintained the Point of Sale upgrade project plan.

§ Created and documented workflows, interfaces and custom queries based on user requirements. Independent Consultant - Technical/Business Analyst December 2005 – March 2007 Client - SVS Technologies

§ Supported successful project delivery of internal hydrocarbon transportation management system (HTMS).

§ Identified software defects and issues from end user perspective and maintained the web-based defect tracking tool.

§ Led the Requirements management activities for HTMS and created the defect tracking project plan. Client - Gexa Energy

§ IT focal point for the accounting department to resolve application related issues.

§ Created various custom financial reports and supported the enhancement of accounting, data management and business applications.

§ Conducted in-depth interviews with the SME’s to track and document deficiencies in the current system.

§ Provided QA analysis and system integration testing for enhancements to the existing billing and reporting engine. Client - Enterprise Products Partners, LP

§ Worked with users to identify current business processes and/or workflows and to clarify program objectives.

§ Designed and modified existing and new business applications using .NET, Microsoft SQL Server.

§ Identified data sources, construct data decomposition diagrams, provide data flow diagrams and document the process. The Methodist Hospital - Senior Web Developer March 2005 – December 2005

§ Developed and managed The Methodist Hospital's intranet web application projects using baseline controls, tracking project status and ensuring project progress and delivery using MS Project. Provided project updates to stakeholders and the leadership committee.

§ Identified user requirements and specifications and focal point for the maintenance and upgrades of end user applications.

§ Conducted QA analysis, designed and developed test plans and test cases and defined best practices for the department.

§ Designed and built custom web applications on the .NET platform with MS SQL Server backend. Documented web applications and maintained the documentation library.

Halliburton Energy Services January 2002-March 2005 Database Analyst II

§ Conducted business analysis and project planning for accounting department's portal workgroup and functioned as the focal point for accounting's portal development projects.

§ Defined best practices and processes for the accounting/finance organization. Analyzed the systems and created requirements and specifications to define new design criteria.

§ Provided technical and QA support for the accounting portal custom applications and reporting packages.

§ Conducted a townhall for the accounting department to introduce the employees to the MS Sharepoint portal. Applications Developer

§ Built custom web applications for the Real Time Operations Product Service Line (PSL) of Halliburton Energy Services. In addition, an analysis of the existing database was conducted and the relationships and tables were reworked. Custom web applications were built based on requirements.

§ Created a web instructional demo for the Logging and Perforating PSL of Halliburton Energy Services. SKILLS

Effective leadership and negotiation skills. Proficient in business process improvement, release management, cross functional team collaboration. Skilled in SDLC, Waterfall and Agile Methodology, JIRA, Confluence, G-Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, MS SQL Server EDUCATION

Rice University, Houston, TX - Technology Project Management Certification University of Houston, Clear Lake, Houston, TX - MS, Computer Information Systems CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional Scrum Master, SAFe 5 Agilist certification (In Progress)

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