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Akhil Prakash

Scrum Master| Agile Methodologies | Project Management
Chennai,TN

Summary

A dynamic Scrum Master with over 12 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products. Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and implement Scrum framework to improve team collaboration, productivity and deliver projects on-time and within budget. Adept at identifying and removing obstacles that impede team progress and coach team members to improve their skills in Agile methodologies. Strong communicator and problem-solver with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Senior Scrum Master

Wipro Technologies
09.2017 - Current
  • Managed the Design and Development of an OTN network design application used to create Optical Telecom designs using DWDM, CWDM, ROADM, and FOADM technologies.
  • Led and mentored two cross-functional teams of 8 members each, including developers, testers, and product managers in a Scaled Agile framework, overseeing the achievement of project-defined milestones and deliverables.
  • Coordinated multiple activities across the teams, communicating through proper channels and levels.
  • Drive internal process improvements, remove gaps across the teams to ensure teams are working efficiently on programs.
  • Coached teams on Agile/Scrum values and principles to promote continuous improvement, accountability, and transparency in practices and artifacts.
  • Proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint retrospectives) and guided teams with outcomes resulting in enhanced performance.
  • Closely worked with product owners to ensure understanding of user stories and keeping the backlog groomed. Facilitated the team to estimate story points and measured velocity to plan future sprints.
  • Led the resource management and allocation, optimizing team efficiency, and ensuring the right resources are available to meet project demands.
  • Tracking project progress against the objectives using agile methodologies, such as burn down chart, velocity tracking, and task boards, and Kanban metrics like lead time, cycle time, work in progress, and throughput, and ensuring cards are updated.
  • Utilized Confluence and JIRA to streamline team's collaboration.
  • Proactively addressed impediments and shielded team members from disruption to maximize productivity.
  • Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to develop clear product roadmaps and ensure timely release of high-quality deliverables.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and improving communication between cross-functional teams.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments to enhance collaboration efforts on complex projects.
  • Streamlined project delivery by conducting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Managed risk effectively through comprehensive assessment, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Reduced time-to-market with efficient backlog management and prioritization of tasks based on business objectives.
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
  • Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.

Senior Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed the Quality Assurance processes for Nokia Optics.
  • Worked as an End to End QA Lead for testing the Authorization process of the Nokia web application used to create Optical network topologies involving DWDM, ROADM, CDC-F, and CWDM technologies.
  • This involved testing the UI, API testing using Postman.
  • Back-end testing in Mainframe systems and Putty.
  • Regression Testing in Jenkins.
  • Led a team of 10 cross-skilled people; assigned tasks, monitored progress, and reported status to the project manager.
  • Mentored and trained new team members on QA processes and best practices.
  • Introduced new testing methods and approaches to optimize the testing process.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve test automation coverage and accuracy.
  • Executed automated scenarios in IntelliJ
  • Took charge of maintaining relationships with QA vendors, thus ensuring efficient execution of testing tasks
  • Developed and maintained test metrics and reported progress to senior management
  • Directed daily stand-ups, sprint planning and sprint retrospectives with the team.
  • Identified potential risks early in the process, allowing proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients to ensure clear communication of expectations and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
06.2012 - 08.2016
  • Part of the Quality Assurance Team, CVS Caremark is a leading healthcare insurance provider in the US.
  • Tested a wide range of applications dealing with claim adjudication, claim adjustments, and copay.
  • Worked in multiple short-term projects to execute Integration Testing, UAT Testing, and Regression testing.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and test cases for a variety of applications.
  • Applied rigor in the testing process to ensure that the applications met customer requirements.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Ensured that all test cases were executed, and results were reported in a timely manner.
  • Successfully identified and documented defects, and worked with development teams to resolve them.
  • Responsible for the quality assurance of software applications and products.
  • Utilized a variety of software testing tools to ensure the integrity of.

Education

Executive PG Certification - Data Science And AI

IIT Roorkee
Roorkee
04.2001 -

M.TECH - Software Systems

BITS PILANI
WILP
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Calicut University
Calicut
04.2001 -

Skills

    Scrum

    SAFe

    KANBAN

    Quality Assurance

    JIRA

    Rally

    Confluence

    Agile Methodologies

    Business Process Improvement

    Delivery Management

    Resource Allocation

    User Story Development

    Product Backlog Management

    Sprint Planning and Retrospective Analysis

    Sprint Performance Metrics and Reporting

    Agile Estimation and Planning

    Risk Management and Conflict Resolution

    Stakeholder Management

    Agile Practices

    Problem-solving and Analytical skills

Certification

Certified Scrum Master by Scrum Alliance

Accomplishments

  • 3 Feather in my cap award for excellent project contributions

Timeline

Senior Scrum Master

Wipro Technologies
09.2017 - Current

Senior Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
08.2016 - 08.2017

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
06.2012 - 08.2016

Executive PG Certification - Data Science And AI

IIT Roorkee
04.2001 -

M.TECH - Software Systems

BITS PILANI
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Calicut University
04.2001 -

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