Software Development Scrum Master

POOJA SHETTY SHEKAR

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

● 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented programming, design, and development of multi-tier distributed enterprise applications using Java and J2EE technologies across the full Software Development Life Cycle.

● Developed responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, improving load times by 35% through optimized component rendering.

● Implemented React Hooks and Context API for clean state management, reducing boilerplate and increasing code maintainability.

● Built reusable component libraries with styled-components and Storybook, accelerating UI development across projects.

● Integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Axios and Apollo Client, enhancing data flow and UI interactivity.

● Migrated legacy JavaScript codebases to React, resulting in a more scalable and modular architecture.

● Collaborated with designers to translate Figma and Adobe XD mockups into pixel-perfect, accessible interfaces.

● Conducted user research and A/B testing, improving navigation and increasing user engagement by 20%.

● Designed and implemented mobile-first, responsive layouts using Flexbox, CSS Grid, and media queries.

● Ensured WCAG-compliant accessibility using semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and keyboard navigability best practices.

● Optimized UI workflows through design systems and style guides, reducing design-to-development handoff time by 40%.

● Hands-on experience in developing Java and J2EE applications using IDEs Eclipse 3 and IntelliJ.

● Involved in requirements gathering, requirement analysis, design, development, integration, and deployment.

● Developed applications and deployed them on cloud computing architectures such as AWS.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages:Core Java (1.x–1.8), Groovy, SQL, PL/SQL,JavaScript, TypeScript, Python

Frameworks & Tools:React, Spring 4.x, Hibernate 3/4,JPA, Spring MVC, Apache Ant, Maven, Gradle, Splunk, Grafana, Kafka, RabbitMQ Databases:PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB,Oracle 11g/12c Web Technologies:HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript,Angular, React, jQuery, XML/XAML

Web Services:JAX-WS, JAX-RPC, JAX-RS, Apache CXF, Axios Scripting:HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, JSP, Servlets,jQuery PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verizon

Developer& Scrum Master Nov 2022 – Present

Project Description:

AMP (API MANAGEMENT PLATFORM) is Verizon’s API First/Digital ecosystem transformation strategy across our technology stack. We are applying these same API First principles internally, and treat our application landscape like that external digital ecosystem. Users can create teams, invite members, and assign roles with granular permission controls. Teams can collaboratively build and manage applications within the platform. Until March, work focused on bug fixes and UI/UX improvements in both UI and backend APIs.

Key Responsibilities as a Developer:

● Participated in designing and developing the presentation web-based client using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, JSP, and ISFs.

● Designed front-end components using JSP, AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and customized JSP tag libraries; also implemented server-side logic.

● Developed and maintained reusable React components to promote code reusability and consistent UI/UX.

● Implemented responsive design principles and wrote end-to-end test cases using Playwright to validate critical user flows.

● Built a collaborative platform enabling users to manage teams and applications with role-based access control.

● Implemented API key generation and managed API documentation to support developer workflows.

● Designed and integrated a user-friendly interface for team role assignments and permissions control.

● Ensured scalability and security in a multiuser, multi-team architecture.

● Designed and built RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and PostgreSQL, optimizing queries for performance and scalability.

● Integrated third-party libraries, including SpectaQL for GraphQL documentation and GraphQL Voyager for API schema visualization, to enhance the developer experience.

● Built a custom email scheduler to automate reminder notifications for expiring resources, sending emails at 7-day intervals.

● Resolved support tickets, addressing user-reported issues to ensure smooth application performance and a positive user experience.

● Consistently delivered high-quality code on time, with thorough testing, contributing to stable and reliable product releases. Key Responsibilities as Scrum master:

● Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings to ensure Agile best practices were followed.

● Coordinated cross-functional teams including UI, backend, QA, and DevOps to deliver sprint goals on time and with high quality.

● Worked closely with product owners to prioritize the backlog and define clear user stories and acceptance criteria.

● Tracked and removed impediments for the team to maintain high velocity and reduce sprint disruptions.

● Utilized Jira to manage sprint boards, monitor progress, and generate burndown charts for performance tracking.

● Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by promoting team feedback, Agile coaching, and iterative delivery.

● Ensured alignment between business stakeholders and the development team to streamline feature delivery and reduce scope creep Environment:Java, J2EE, Struts, HTML, JSP, JDBC, EJB, Ant, XML, IBM WebSphere, Rational Rose, JUnit, JMeter, Jenkins, DB2

Goldman Sachs

Developer Oct 2021 – Oct 2022

Project Description:Responsibilities included all aspects of software development, from design and analysis to implementation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities:

● Designed innovative solutions to connect applications to the cloud and addressed complex technical issues arising from high volumes of globally streamed data.

● Developed application software using cloud-based architecture across the full technology stack.

● Built and maintained highly reliable and scalable web services and UIs with component-based frameworks.

● Wrote high-quality, easily testable code compatible with all standard browsers and web platforms.

● Actively participated in design and architecture discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile sprint planning.

Environment:Cloud Native, Microservices, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Angular, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes

Tyson Speed Training

Intern May 2021 – Sep 2021

Project Description:Athlete Performance TrackingSystem Key Responsibilities:

● Developed a digital platform to monitor and analyze athlete performance metrics, integrating real-time data collection.

● Maintained a React-based web platform for athlete training program bookings and performance tracking.

● Implemented goal-setting features and personalized progress tracking to boost athlete engagement.

● Collaborated with coaches to create an interactive dashboard for tracking progress and analyzing training data.

● Enhanced system efficiency by integrating automated performance reports, reducing manual tracking efforts.

● Collected and analyzed athlete data using Excel and Google Sheets.

● Optimized website performance and SEO, leading to a 20% increase in organic search traffic.

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Graduate Assistant Jan 2021 – May 2021

Key Responsibilities:

● Analyzed acquired information and presented findings to professors.

● Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.

● Researched information to assist professors with academic pursuits.

● Oversaw student groups and assisted with academic projects and data collection for potential publications.

● Organized class presentations and course materials as directed. Web Scale Networks

Java Developer Intern Feb 2020 – Jan 2020

Project Description:Online Banking with OTP Security Key Responsibilities:

● Developed a website front-end using HTML5, CSS, AngularJS; back-end with Spring Boot and MySQL.

● Implemented One-Time Password (OTP) security to validate users during secure transactions, reducing vulnerability to replay attacks.

● Authored use cases, participated in analysis, design, and coding in the IZEE environment.

● Prepared technical specifications based on functional requirements.

● Designed and developed a presentation client using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, JSP, ISFs, tag libraries, and XML. Spark Node Analytics

Software Engineer Aug 2018 – Jul 2019

Project Description:IT solutions provider offeringfull-range IT services through multiple specialized companies.

Key Responsibilities:

● Analyzed user requirements and executed testing plans using application development tools.

● Designed and developed web applications with Struts, Spring MVC, and Spring JDBC.

● Built UI components using JSP, Struts tags, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON.

● Developed Controllers, Service classes, and DAOs based on MVC architecture.

● Worked with Informatica to extract transformations and convert them into Java code.

● Optimized backend performance by analyzing and rewriting SQL queries. EDUCATION

● Master’s in Management Information Systems, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (tied with PES), Jan 2018 – Jun 2021

● MBA, People’s Education Society (PES), Aug 2019 – Dec 2020

● BBA in Management, RV Institute of Management, Jun 2015 – Jun 2018 References available upon request.

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