Aldrin Manoj

Experienced Scrum Master with a proven track record of successfully leading teams in the development of high-quality software solutions on time. Proficient in multiple Agile methodologies, adept at stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Demonstrates a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Scrum Master, 01/2022 - Present, US Bank, USBank is the fifth largest banking institution in the United States. The company provides banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services products to individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and other financial institutions. The company also owns Elavon, a processor of credit card transactions for merchants, and Elan Financial Services, a credit card issuer that issues credit card products on behalf of small credit unions and banks across the U.S.

Roles: 

• Handling two teams simultaneously from the start to the end of each Sprint.
• Daily Scrum calls, Sprint Review, Sprint planning and also time-boxing all the ceremonies.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication channels.
• Spearheaded Agile training programs, enhancing the team's understanding and application of Scrum practices.
• Introduced innovative Agile techniques, reducing project delivery times.
• Presented monthly and quarterly Agile metrics to stakeholders to show the progress and of the work done.

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Scrum Master, 01/2022, 10/2022, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), US, The third largest commercial health insurance company in the US, offers a wide variety of group life, disability and dental policies, health and life insurance products and related services, through its operating divisions and subsidiaries.

Roles:

• Facilitating DSUs, Planning meeting, Retrospection meeting, Sprint Demo on a regular basis and also time-boxing all the ceremonies.
• Regular conversations through mail and calls, with the clients for various updates and understandings of enhancements.
• Participating in all the PI planning, SOS, Client Grooming meetings.
• Coaching the scrum team to focus on applying Agile principles and deliver business value.
• Addressing the problem statements and guiding the team to remove impediments.
• Assisting the Product Owner with respect to prioritizing stories, backlog refinement and maintaining the product backlog.

• Recognition by clients for successful product release and honoring with 'Always Striving' award
• Recognition by Harman for handling multiple teams for a release