Digital Transformation Scrum Master

SAVITA CHETAN NADUVINAMANI

Driving Digital Transformation and Agile Excellence to Deliver Scalable, Impactful Solutions CSM PMI-ACP CPO SAFe 6.0

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Seasoned IT leader with over 23 years of expertise in spearheading digital transformation, strategic consulting, and crafting scalable, innovative solutions powered by Gen AI and Agile methodologies. Proficient in Java/J2EE development, cloud computing, and Agile project management, with a proven track record across diverse industries including Retail, Insurance, Healthcare, Telecom, and Banking. Certified CSM, PMI-ACP, and AWS Practitioner, with deep expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe6.0), cloud migration strategies, and enterprise application development. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive operational efficiency, foster innovation, and deliver transformative business outcomes. Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Graduated in 2002

Karnataka University Dharwad

Key Skills / Core Competencies

• Agile Leadership/Coaching (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LeSS).

• Lean Software Development, Process Optimization.

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Software Delivery Management, Program Management.

• Team Leadership & Mentoring.

• Stakeholder Engagement.

• DevOps & CI/CD Integration.

• Value Stream Mapping, PI planning.

• Agile Metrics & KPIs Quality Assurance.

• Change Management, Risk Mitigation .

• Digital Transformation, Scalable Architectures.

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

Expertise in Digital Transformation:

• Led multiple digital transformation initiatives for global clients in retail, insurance, healthcare, Telcom, and banking domains, delivering innovative solutions aligned with business goals.

• Delivered cloud-based SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions for enterprise clients, ensuring seamless integration across public, private, and hybrid cloud models like AWS, AZURE and Google.

• Successfully transitioned legacy systems to modernized platforms, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Proven Agile Project Leadership.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, Release Train Engineer (RTE) and SAFe 6 practitioner, with 10+ years of experience implementing Agile/SAFe frameworks across cross-functional teams.

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Spearheaded Agile practices, conducting sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives for geographically distributed teams.

• Drove a 30% improvement in team productivity by optimizing workflows and fostering collaboration.

Strategic Program and Portfolio Management:

• Directed programs exceeding $5M, delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Defined and aligned OKRs and KPIs to senior leadership's vision, ensuring measurable business impact.

• Managed dependencies across teams and functions to streamline delivery, minimize risks, and enhance ROI.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Managed teams of 20+ professionals, mentoring and coaching on Agile methodologies and best practices.

• Built a culture of accountability, empowering teams to make decisions, and fostering continuous improvement.

• Delivered a 25% increase in team engagement scores through effective communication and professional development initiatives. Quantifiable Success in Business Solutions:

• Enhanced business operations for clients in domains such as Retail

(IBM) healthcare (Medable), banking (Wells Fargo), and insurance (AXA Life).

• Delivered 15% cost savings on IT projects by implementing innovative solutions and optimizing resource utilization.

• Achieved seamless market launches for new features and products through MVC development and iterative delivery.

Comprehensive Consulting Experience:

• Provided IT consulting services to drive digital transformation for global clients, achieving strategic objectives with customized IT solutions.

• Partnered with stakeholders to define clear business requirements, reducing delivery time by 20% on major projects.

• Supported clients with data re-hosting and platform re-engineering, ensuring compliance and future-proof scalability.

Work Experience

IT Sr Scrum Master

Resolve Tech, Houston, TX- W2 Contract May 2025 -Present ART: Product line Client: Center Point Energy

• ART Engineer

Product Manager and Scrum Master

AXA Life Japan Inc, Tokyo, Japan -Permanent April 2024 -April 2025 Product Management: P & C -Auto Insurance for SME Project

• Spearhead the digital transformation strategy for AXA Life Japan by aligning product roadmaps with business goals and customer-centric outcomes.

• Partner with stakeholders to define product vision and prioritize roadmaps, leveraging customer insights, risk analysis, and financial data.

• Served as Release Train Engineer (RTE) for an Agile Release Train comprising 10 Scrum teams, overseeing the full delivery lifecycle in alignment with SAFe 6.0 principles.

• Orchestrated 10+ Program Increment (PI) Planning events, collaborating with Product Management, System Architecture, and Business Owners to establish clear program objectives and synchronize team deliverables with value streams.

• Facilitated key ART ceremonies including Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops, fostering alignment, promoting transparency, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Maintained and managed the ART Program Board to visualize feature delivery, proactively identify cross-team dependencies, and address risks to ensure seamless program execution.

• Lead cross-functional Agile teams to develop and validate MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) and PoCs (Proof of Concepts), using iterative feedback to ensure scalability and value creation.

• Define and track KPIs and OKRs, ensuring alignment with senior leadership's strategic objectives and delivering measurable business impact.

• Drive innovation by implementing modernized platforms and advanced customer journeys, ensuring regulatory compliance in the financial sector.

• Synchronize efforts with Product Owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to enhance delivery timelines and maximize value creation. Monitor project progress through iterative feedback loops, ensuring adherence to quality standards, risk mitigation, and readiness for market delivery. Agile Program and Portfolio Manager

Rakuten Mobile Inc, Tokyo, Japan - Permanent March 2022 –April 2024 Program: CI/CD Automation Program

Program: Application Migration Program

Program: Infrastructure scale and claim Program using AI agents

• Directed cloud migration initiatives, leveraging AWS and Kubernetes to achieve operational excellence, scalability, and a 25% reduction in infrastructure costs.

• Orchestrated Agile methodologies across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and value-driven outcomes.

• Defined and prioritized Epics and User Stories, aligning project objectives with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

• Enabled seamless application migration by modernizing legacy systems, delivering improved performance and efficiency while reducing risks.

• Mentored and coached teams in adopting Agile frameworks and best practices, driving continuous improvement and boosting team productivity.

• Coordinated cross-functional efforts to manage dependencies, remove blockers, and deliver impactful IT solutions aligned with strategic roadmaps.

• Monitored progress transparently, providing consistent updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Advocated for a customer-first approach by integrating user feedback into product and solution designs, ensuring high-quality outcomes. IT Agile Consultant

Freelancer Remote (US, APAC) Japan. June 2016 – March 2022 Project: Canva Microservices API Management-Client: Project: Canva AWS Migration

Project: Fonteva e-commerce Module Enhancements

• Directed end-to-end microservices development, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project timelines.

• Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile-driven sprints, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Resolved technical impediments, enabling seamless delivery of scalable, high- quality microservices solutions.

• Led large-scale AWS cloud migration projects, delivering high-efficiency infrastructure solutions that reduced operational costs by 25%.

• Designed advanced test automation frameworks, driving continuous integration and seamless delivery pipelines.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute risk mitigation strategies and ensure migration success.

Project Lead/Associate Project Manager/Scrum Master Cognizant Pvt Ltd Bangalore India 02/2011 – 02/2016 Project: SOA-IBUS optimization and Jira Confluence Documentation -Client: Wells Fargo -Banking Domain Tenure: 2.3 years

Product: BSS-DT Application Client: Huawei. - Product management Tenure: 6 months Project: Times Website Enhancements - Client: Times Groups Inc -Web application Project: ACS Medicaid's US State Application for Alaska State – Client: ACS Xerox Pvt Ltd Healthcare Management Tenure: 2.3 years

• Led Agile project teams for SOA-IBUS optimization that improved system performance.

• Created and managed Jira Confluence documentation for process enhancements.

• Delivered Huawei’s application as per specifications within the planned timeline.

• Led the ACS Medicaid's US State Application project, coordinated with change management team and Jira defect tracking tool.

IT Architect Associate

Varnaaz Technologies Pvt Ltd 09/2009 -02/2011

Product Architect management - ERP and CRM SAP Com

• Provide SAP Commerce Cloud implementation consultation and the ARB board

• Deliver smoother customer experiences by integrating clients digital and physical customer touch points – including online, mobile, call center, and social media – onto a single solution.

Testing Engineer

UP-WORK Japan 08/2008-02/2009

Product: Upwork B2B Testing and transformation

• Product Testing and defects tracking

Project Lead

Infosys Pvt ltd 02/2008-06/2008

Web application: Avery Dennison Website Client: Avery Dennison

• JAVA/J2EE Design and Development for Avery Dennison Website APP.

• Lead the

Senior Software Engineer

IBM India Pvt Ltd 07/2005-02/2008

Product: Development of IBMWCS framework and working on IBM B2C site Client: IBM Global Internal Project

• JAVA/J2EE Design and Development for IBMWCS product.

• Full stack developer for the B2B and B2C IBM website Software Engineer

Kam Tech Systems 03/2002-07/2005

Project: Fishers Chemicals B2B Site, Client: Fishers Chemicals Ltd USA, Tenure: 1 year

Project: Easy Bid Online Auction, Client: Net Zone Technologies Ltd US Project: PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) Secured Email App, Client: KAM-TECH Internal Project: Document Management System, Client: Grace InfoTech Pvt Ltd

• JAVA/J2EE Design and Development for products.

Tools and Framework Experience

• Process Managing tools: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Asana, Micro and MS Project

• Languages & Frameworks: Java SE/EE, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, IBMWCS, SOA

• Build Tools: Maven, Gradle

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI

• Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, WebLogic

• Cloud Computing: Public Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Services (SaaS): EC2, S3, Lambda (AWS); Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Functions; GCP Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Amazon Bedrock, QnABot on AWS

• Private Cloud & Hybrid Tools: OpenStack, VMware vSphere, Red Hat OpenShift

• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

• API Gateways: AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management

• Service Mesh: Istio, Linkerd

• Monitoring/Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible

• Configuration Management: Chef, Puppet

• Version Control: Git

• Testing Automation tools: Play write.

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance, 2013)

• AWS Practitioner Certification 2021.

• Completed JLPT N3 2021.

• PMI-ACP Certification 2022

• PSM II, PPO III 2024

• SAFe 4 SAFe 6 2023

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