Scrum Master Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Praveen Gujarathi
Email: *************@*****.***
Scrum Master
SUMMARY:
Certified Scrum Master with extensive experience in facilitating Agile practices across multiple teams.
Skilled in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming to ensure smooth delivery.
Adept at removing impediments and fostering collaboration between development, QA, and product teams.
Strong ability to coach teams on Agile principles, drive continuous improvement, and increase velocity.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time while enhancing team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Experienced working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments, aligning project goals with business objectives.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Automation Tool
Selenium WebDriver, QTP/UFT, Selenium RC, Selenium Grid, Quick Test Pro
Testing Tools
Junit, Selenium, TestNG, Page Factory, Cucumber, RestAPI
Frameworks
Data Driven, Keyword Driven, Hybrid, Page Object Model (POM), BDD
Test Management
HP Quality Center, JIRA (Bug Tracking), Agile work practices, SOX implementation & process improvement experience
Web Service
SoapUI, XML
Database/Database tools
SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2
Operating Systems
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Utilities
Eclipse, GIT, SVN, IntelliJ.
In house tools – PST Applications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Project #1
Client : United Airlines
Role : Scrum Master
Location : Houston, Texas (Remote)
Duration : Jan 2022 to till date
Responsibilities:
Improved team velocity by implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and facilitating the adoption of Agile practices across the development team.
Utilized Scrum methodology and consistently facilitated effective sprint planning and retrospective meetings to drive progress.
Prepare reports of SOX testing status, audit findings and remediation plans
Assisting in preparing the periodic SOX reporting packages for senior managers.
Managed the delivery of a high-visibility, enterprise-level project, successfully delivering it within budget and on time.
Developed and monitored Agile processes, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, to ensure the successful completion of projects within budget and timeline.
Executing test plans on web and mobile (Apple and Android) as per requirements.
Optimized settlement transactions, reducing transaction time.
Utilized SQL to generate data reports, leading to enhanced process efficiency.
Managed conflicts within the team, evaluating and tackling issues to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Utilized tracking mechanisms to monitor team velocity, defect rates, and quality metrics to successfully anticipate and manage product releases.
Work with appropriate person or team to develop and document remediation plans and estimated completion date.
Work with IT Process Team to manage IT General Controls and Application Controls for SOX compliance.
Coordinate with the developers and end users to support delivery across all phases of the product life cycle for an application, including identifying app defects, managing project backlogs, and analyzing KPIs to define strategies.
Project #2
Client : Snapfish
Role : Scrum Master
Location : San Francisco, California
Duration : Aug 2017 to Jan 2022
Responsibilities:
Facilitated all Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coordinated with product owners, developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and smooth delivery.
Removed impediments and resolved conflicts to keep the team productive and focused.
Monitored sprint progress, team velocity, and burn-down charts, providing transparency to stakeholders.
Coached team members on Agile principles, best practices, and continuous improvement.
Ensured timely delivery of high-quality increments while maintaining alignment with business goals.
Assisted in risk identification and mitigation, promoting proactive problem-solving.
Maintained JIRA/Confluence dashboards for tracking tasks, dependencies, and project documentation.
Collaborated with multiple teams in a scaled Agile (SAFe) environment to ensure cross-team coordination.
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