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Akshay Choudhary

Akshay Choudhary

Pune

Summary

Experienced Business Analyst and Scrum Master with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Skilled in gathering requirements, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving project success through effective communication and collaboration. Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master / Business Analyst

Fulcrum Digital
Pune, MH
11.2021 - Current
  • Led team of 12 as Scrum Master and Business Analyst, overseeing Agile project delivery and ensuring alignment with business objectives for Insurance Domain
  • Managed diverse team composition including 3 RPA developers, 4 Full-stack developers, and 1 Java developer, fostering collaboration and optimizing performance
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
  • Prioritized and managed product backlog, maximizing value delivery and optimizing team efficiency in alignment with project timelines and business goals
  • Acted as liaison between stakeholders and development team, defining project scope, gathering requirements, and validating deliverables
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Managed project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating obstacles to project success, including resource constraints and technical challenges
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress

Business Analyst

ADP
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Gathered and prioritized business requirements for payroll processing and HR services, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with ADP's product capabilities
  • Translated business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria, guiding development teams in delivering product enhancements and feature development
  • Facilitated workshops and meetings with clients to elicit detailed requirements, conducted thorough analysis of existing systems, processes, and data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Contributed to product roadmaps and feature backlogs, aligning with market trends and customer needs in payroll and HR domain to support ADP's product strategy and innovation initiatives
  • Acted as subject matter expert for payroll processing and HR services, providing guidance to internal teams, conducting training sessions, and gathering feedback for continuous improvement of ADP's products and services.

Sr. Analyst

Sears Roebuck and Co.
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Gathered and prioritized business requirements for ecommerce platforms at Sears Roebuck and Co., ensuring alignment with strategic goals
  • Translated business needs into functional specifications and user stories, guiding development teams in implementing new features and enhancements
  • Facilitated cross functional collaboration and communication between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of ecommerce projects
  • Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) and gathered feedback to validate deliverables and enhance the online shopping experience for customers.

Sr. Advisor

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Conducted manual testing of ecommerce applications for Sears Roebuck and Co., ensuring functionality, usability, and performance met quality standards
  • Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, collaborating with cross functional teams to clarify requirements and communicate testing status
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, conducted exploratory testing, and documented defects to support successful deployment of ecommerce applications.

Sr. Process Associate

Infosys
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Processed invoices accurately and in compliance with policies for Macquarie Bank, utilizing P2P payment systems
  • Managed invoice workflows efficiently within SAP, ensuring timely payments and auto invoice clearing
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies and addressed payment inquiries, collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors
  • Implemented process improvements for streamlined invoice processing, reducing processing time and costs.

Education

Diploma Engineering -

JSPM
Pune
01.2016

HSC -

Modern College
Pune
01.2012

SSC -

Mar Ivanious Convent High School
Pune
01.2010

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Skills (JAVA, DevOps, ML Ops, SAP and P2P)
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Understanding
  • Presentation Skills
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Customer Needs Assessment

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • ECBA: CCBA and CBAP
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner

Languages

English
Hindi
German

Accomplishments

  • Agile Champion Award - 2022
  • Best Project Award - 2023
  • Best Customer Satisfaction Award - 2024

Timeline

Scrum Master / Business Analyst

Fulcrum Digital
11.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

ADP
05.2019 - 11.2021

Sr. Analyst

Sears Roebuck and Co.
07.2018 - 05.2019

Sr. Advisor

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2018

Sr. Process Associate

Infosys
07.2016 - 07.2017

Diploma Engineering -

JSPM

HSC -

Modern College

SSC -

Mar Ivanious Convent High School

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