Discover July **** – Current

Sr. Scrum Master

●Accountable for the scrum procedure, and the active arrangement and moderation of scrum events, for example: sprint reviews, backlog refinement, dailies, sprint planning and retrospectives

●Implement and maintain a Kanban board using [Kanban tool/software name], allowing the team to visualize work stages and limit work-in-progress (WIP) to enhance focus and delivery speed

●Lead sprint planning sessions, working closely with the development team to break down user stories into tasks, estimate effort, and assign tasks using Jira's Agile boards

●Identify and engage internal/external team members or stakeholders as necessary to address roadblocks and explore potential alternative solutions in collaboration with the team

●Ensure stakeholders are kept on track and informed, while introducing Agile engineering practices

●Coach team members, host daily stand-up meetings, assist the product owner with the product backlog, and proactively eliminate roadblocks

●Motivate and support the team by offering guidance and serve as an expert on Agile best practices, address general questions and provide valuable insights

●Participate in customer meetings involving scrum activities or sprint planning, actively contribute to collaborative discussions and decision-making

●Contribute in reporting to management and product owner, either directly or by providing valuable assistance to the team

●Document and recommend changes for methodology improvements to enhance efficiency and promote reusability in subsequent sprints

●Ensure a healthy depth of the product backlog by collaborating with the Product Owner, scrum team members, and other subject matter experts as necessary

●Embody an agnostic agile mindset and an experimental approach, apply the right balance of support and challenge to empower teams to continuously improve

●Mentor product and teams in their transition to an Agile approach and guide them through new ways of working

●Coach teams to enhance and innovate business performance while foster a culture of continuous improvement

●Guide cross-functional teams in optimize Agile ways of working, identify and minimize waste, and improve feedback loops

●Make valuable contributions to our Agile Community of Practice (CoP), share insights and expertise on Lean-Agile principles and practices

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas February 2017 – July 2020

Sr. Scrum Master

●Coached and embedded within a cross-functional team consisting of product owners, project management, UX design, engineering managers, and other internal stakeholders to facilitate successful outcomes during the discovery and definition phases

●Performed story mapping, value stream mapping, Scrum of Scrums, and Product Alignment activities, ensuring synchronization between Team of Teams and Team-level agile cadence

●Maintained a focus on Lean/Kanban metrics, including leading and lagging indicators such as percentile confidence of delivery, WIP aging, lead time, and cycle time

●Supported and generated Agile project management reports, including generating Jira queries and preparing planned vs. earned value reports

●Ensured psychological safety and fostered an engaging space for team collaboration, learning, and agility maturity assessments, resulting in continuous and measurable improvements

●Evaluated the Agile journey of individuals, teams, and organizations and provided appropriate coaching to support their growth

●Demonstrated professional coaching skills through effective questioning, providing advice, challenging individuals' thinking, and guiding them to identify their own solutions to problems

●Facilitated and catalyzed organizational change and transformation to enhance their ability to respond to change

●Trained corporate teams on the agile methodology and oversaw the development of agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the organization

●Facilitated collaboration between the Scrum teams and Open Innovation teams to identify internal/external dependencies, impediments, and blockers that could impact the delivery of the sprint goal/deliverables

●Understood and supported the implementation of metrics to optimize the delivery of KPIs by assessing responsiveness, quality, productivity, customer value, and business value

MD Anderson Cancer Center June 2014 – February 2017

Scrum Master

●Actively raised and addressed observed issues, removing impediments and resolving conflicts within and across teams

●Anticipated challenges, identified risks, and recommended mitigations and solutions

●Continuously assessed the Agile maturity of teams and individuals at all levels of leadership, providing education and mentoring to address any identified gaps

●Contributed to internal and external Agile communities to stay updated on challenges, best practices, and emerging trends, leveraging these insights to enhance the effective use of Agile practices at Travelers

●Facilitated open communication among teams and stakeholders, promoting positive team dynamics and ensuring effective collaboration within and across teams

●Coached techniques that increased collaboration and transparency, promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation

●Responsibly embedded an agile culture by leveraging techniques from a wide range of agile and SAFe methodologies and frameworks, contributing to the development of release train plans that delivered high-quality business-centric products to our customers

●Demonstrated expertise in change leadership, including creating an inclusive environment, managing conflict, and developing solutions to mitigate risk

●Utilized tailored coaching techniques to inspire individuals and teams to perform at a higher level

●Fostered an environment where individuals thrived as empowered and equal members of a team

Delta Airlines March 2011 – June 2014

Project Manager

●Facilitated regular communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals, deliverables, and expectations

●Fostered a positive and productive team environment, promoting open communication, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork

●Conducted comprehensive project evaluations and post-project reviews to identify lessons learned, best practices, and opportunities for continuous improvement

●Mentored and coached project team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional growth

CHAITALI KOTHARI

New Jersey, US

adz327@r.postjobfree.com

201-***-****

A seasoned Senior Scrum Master with 10 years of experience, proficient in driving Agile transformations and overseeing cross-functional teams. implementing and fine-tuning Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), LeSS, Spotify, and Lean, to ensure the delivery of top-notch products and attain Business Agility.

Possess extensive knowledge in diverse Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex solutions

Proficiently skilled in the traditional waterfall approach, as well as Agile and Hybrid methods of software development life cycle (SDLC) and product development

Spearheaded the Agile transformation of multiple teams, implementing Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction

Acted as a catalyst for change, driving Agile transformations and cultivating a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation within the organization

Provided guidance and mentorship to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams, ensuring the implementation of SAFe practices and fostering a collaborative and empowered work environment

Expertly adept in Scaling Agile best practices by establishing Value streams and launching Agile Release Trains (ART) while facilitating PI (Big Room) planning

Skilled in defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics (Burn Up, Burn Down, Velocity, Feature burn down, code quality) to assess team progress and identify areas for continuous improvement

Possess experience in leading Objective and Key Results (OKR) workshops

Successfully implemented DevOps practices to foster collaboration between development, testing, and operations teams, streamlining software delivery and deployment

Supported and coached teams on Agile practices, such as TDD, BDD, and CI/CD, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient development processes

Created and maintained essential PI planning artifacts, including team and program backlogs, program vision, and PI objectives

Proficiently led and facilitated meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and product backlog refinement sessions

Proactively identified and addressed potential sources of conflict within the team, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to facilitate healthy discussions and achieve mutually beneficial resolutions

Possess strong leadership and coaching skills, complemented by excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Proficient at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and maximizing team productivity

Optimized Agile processes and utilized tools such as Jira, Rally, Jira Align, VersionOne, Trello, and Kanban boards to enhance team collaboration, visibility, and productivity

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Kanban Management Professional (KMP)

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

SAFe Product Owner Product Manager (POPM)

SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Agile Frameworks - Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Coaching, teaching, mentoring and Facilitation

Work Management Tools - JIRA, ADO, Mural, MIRO, Confluence, Azure DevOps

Product Backlogs & Roadmaps, User Experiences, Strategic Planning, Product Design & Development, Customer Centricity

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) & Deliverable Performance, Software Development

Process Design & Management, Communication & Collaboration, Stakeholder Relationship Management

CERTIFICATIONS

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Biology

M.S. University

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