Scrum Master Project Manager

SUVEEN KARANTH D LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/suveen-dornadula-b4573722a

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Certified Scrum Master and Agile Project Manager with 18+ years of progressive experience leading cross-functional, global teams in delivering complex software, data, and cloud transformation projects. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder communication, risk management, and performance optimization. Adept at creating high-impact workflows, coaching Agile teams, and delivering business value through continuous improvement.

SKILLS:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from Scrum Alliance.

Proven track record of facilitating Agile ceremonies for Data & Asset Management teams.

Experienced in Agile coaching, mentoring, and training for data-driven projects.

Skilled in tracking and management tools including Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), TFS, and Quality Center (QC).

Experience in UX design and wireframing using Lucid chart.

Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile Scrum and Waterfall.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team management skills.

Demonstrated ability to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.

Proficient in task delegation, prioritization, and progress follow-up.

Skilled in monitoring and analyzing KPIs such as sprint velocity, cycle time, and lead time.

Experienced in creating dashboards and sprint reports to enhance stakeholder visibility.

Successfully led geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Developed comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and detailed project documentation.

Managed project timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and conducted ROI analysis.

Hands-on experience with data migration and cloud transformation projects.

Exceptional in documentation, organization, and attention to detail.

EDUCATION:

2005 Bachelor of Commerce, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, INDIA

CERTIFICATION:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Technical Proficiency:

Methodologies : Waterfall, Agile

Project Management Tools : TFS, JIRA, ADO

Defect Tracking Tool : ADO, Zephyr, Quality Center

Wireframing & Desing : Lucid chart

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Pioneer IT Systems May 2023 – Till Date

Client: Toyota Motor North America

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Developed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and within scope.

Conduct performance reviews and provided feedback and coaching team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Created Jira dashboards to track velocity, sprint burndown, and KPI alignment with business goals.

Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to align KPIs with business goals and ensure transparency across teams.

Monitored sprint progress using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts) to improve data management workflows.

Mentored and trained Scrum and Kanban teams, fostering a continuous improvement culture.

Utilized MOSCOW technique for prioritization and Planning Poker for estimation.

HCL America Apr 2022 – Jul 2022

Client: Microsoft

Process Manager

Consolidate and communicate information from all QA team members regarding issues and risks that could impact deliverables.

Prepare testing estimations during the Study, Define, and Develop phases.

Created and managed Test Suites and Test Plans within ADO to organize and streamline the testing process.

Generated detailed test reports and dashboards in ADO, providing insights into test progress, coverage, and defect density.

Facilitated end-to-end testing workflows within ADO, from test case creation to execution and reporting, ensuring traceability and accountability.

Apply a thorough understanding of SCRUM/Agile methodologies and structure test teams to support these practices.

Ensured full business requirement coverage through peer reviews and test case audits.

Quadrant Resource Sep 2020 – Mar 2022

Scrum Master

Defined system requirements with Data and Asset Management teams

Manages product and sprint backlogs using JIRA tool.

Collaborated with Data & Asset Management teams to refine product backlogs.

Led estimation and refinement sessions, tracked team performance and addresses blockers,

Tech Mahindra Feb 2017 – Jul 2020

Client: Thomson Reuters

Scrum Master

Oversaw agile project delivery including daily stand-ups and backlog grooming.

Implemented agile methodology across multiple teams and projects.

Worked closely with QA and data engineers to validate data integrity and security standards.

Led a data migration project from Silverlight to AngularJS, ensuring smooth transition.

Thomson Reuters Oct 2007 – Jun 2017

Sr. Test Engineer/Test Engineer

Manages UAT and QA testing teams, leading 5 analysts through multiple releases.

Conducted requirement reviews, estimated testing efforts, and developed test plans.

Reviewed and led UAT testing with end-users.

Developed and managed project plans, monitored progress, and timelines.

Used Postman for manual API testing and wrote/executed SQL queries for data verification.

Deloitte Tax May 2006 – Oct 2007

Data Analyst

Prepared Sales & Use Tax Returns for clients using Vertex Software.

Reviewed returns filed, selected returns online, and made EFT payments.

Coordinated with departments to resolve outstanding check issues.

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