Scrum Master Agile Coach
Resume:
Seshadri Thirunarayanan
Coppell TX 75019, TX,
USA ************@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Agile Coach position at your firm. With over 13 years of experience driving Agile transformations across Fortune 500 companies, I have honed my ability to guide organizations through strategic Agile adoption, empower teams, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and collaboration.
In my tenure at Infosys, JP Morgan Chase, American Airlines, and other global organizations, I have spearheaded initiatives that have enhanced Agile maturity, refined coaching methodologies, and fostered servant leadership among executives. My expertise spans SAFe Agile frameworks, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles, ensuring seamless integration of Agile practices into engineering, UX, and product management.
Key highlights of my experience include:
Leading Agile transformations for enterprise-wide initiatives, optimizing delivery frameworks and facilitating SAFe PI Planning.
Coaching cross-functional teams, fostering self-organizing environments, and improving predictability in delivery through structured Agile practices.
Developing Agile training programs that align with business objectives, enabling organizations to scale Agile effectively.
As a Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), I bring a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, leadership coaching, and cultural adaptability to drive impactful change. I am eager to contribute my expertise to your firm and collaborate in building high-performing Agile teams.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with your organization's goals.
Please feel free to contact me at ************@*****.*** or 214-***-**** at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Seshadri Thirunarayanan
Seshadri Thirunarayanan
Dallas, Texas, USA ************@*****.*** 214-***-**** sesh9
US Citizen – No Sponsorship Required.
SUMMARY
Agile Coach with 13+ years of experience leading agile transformations at F500 companies. Expertise in Software Engineering, leading cross-functional teams, on-time delivery, Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. Coached multiple teams, product owners, and stakeholders, improving agile knowledge and skills.
EXPERIENCE
Agile Coach/Scrum Master
Infosys
Agile Coach/Scrum Master - Transformation Initiatives (November 2018- November 2021)
Agile Coach/Scrum Master - Delivery Optimization (November 2021- October 2024)
Richardson, TX
•Facilitated the creation and communication of Program Increment (PI) plans, ensuring team alignment and understanding of objectives.
•Guided engineering pods in applying agile principles, particularly in planning and estimation, leading to improved accuracy and team productivity.
•Collaborated with engineering, product owners, and UX to facilitate the creation of Program Increment (PI) plans and aid in measuring the success of the plans.
•Revamped onboarding to accelerate agile adoption, pairing new hires with experienced mentors for real-time learning
•Spearheaded organization-wide agile transformation for clients, fostering the adoption of Scrum practices within the teams.
VP: SE – Agile Coach/Scrum Master
JP Morgan Chase March 2017 - July 2018, Plano, TX
•Facilitated transparent communication and iterative refinement across five cross-functional teams, ensuring a shared understanding of product goals.
•Guided executives in adopting servant leadership, fostering empowered and self-organizing teams.
•Led a transparent approach with communication and continuous refinement to maintain a clear and shared understanding of product objectives within the teams.
•Mentored and inspired cross-functional teams through 3+ large-scale initiatives, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing environment.
•Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meetings for the teams
Scrum Master
American Airlines May 2016 - January 2017 Tempe, AZ
•Coordinated and executed projects and technical solutions for 4 cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum values and principles.
•Implemented collaborative refinement meetings to increase team productivity, leading to more predictable delivery of committed stories.
•Standardized estimation techniques across the teams, resulting in a measurable increase in velocity over several sprints.
•Built psychologically safe environments, encouraging innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
•Facilitated the removal of impediments and protected the teams from external distractions to ensure smooth sprint progress.
Scrum Master
American Express February 2015 - May 2016
Scottsdale, AZ
•Motivated the team to enhance the adoption rate of user stories from 70% to 90%.
•Guided 3 teams on estimation process and the use of INVEST principles in user story management, improving the quality of the backlog.
•Drove improvements in collaboration and processes by engaging the teams in sprint retrospectives and encouraging pair programming.
•Facilitated effective communication and collaboration within the development teams and with the Product Owner.
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Agile Coach
RyanAir December 2013 - January 2015
Dublin, IE
•Facilitated 5 workshops annually and quarterly retrospectives to identify process bottlenecks, implement improvements, and optimize team performance.
•Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Agile team performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.
•Mentored 5+ Agile teams, product owners, and scrum masters, fostering a deeper understanding and application of Scrum principles.
•Facilitated effective communication and collaboration within and between the development teams and stakeholders.
Scrum Master
Bank of Montreal February 2012 - December 2013, Toronto, ON
•Guided and coached 5 Scrum teams to self-organize and follow best practices.
•Promoted the use of 3+ information radiators (task boards, burndown charts, and team calendars) to increase transparency and visibility within the team and with stakeholders.
•Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and transparency.
•Proactively identified and removed impediments, resulting in a 15% reduction in blocked tasks reported by the development teams over the past two sprints.
•Instilled a culture of adaptive learning, enabling teams to embrace agility beyond processes.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Pondicherry University • Pondicherry, India
CERTIFICATIONS
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 6.0) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certified Scrum Prod Owner (CSPO)
Certified Agile Coach (ICP- ACC)
Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)
SKILLS
This is an Agile Coach with SAFe and diverse Agile Frameworks expertise, driving progress through Metrics (KPIs) and effective Facilitation. This candidate is skilled in Change Management, aligning practices with Business Acumen, resolving Conflicts, and using proven Coaching Techniques. Expertise in Release Planning and Product Backlog Management ensures efficient delivery.
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