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ANANDA SAGAR KOMMALURI
Agile Scrum Master / Agile Coach / Quality Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management, test management and risk oversight skills. Demonstrative Scrum Master, Agile Coach and Project Manager with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows. Certified Scrum Master and SAFe 5 Agilist having highly agile implementation experience across projects.
Dedicated, dependable, and highly experienced Quality Assurance professional demonstrating broad based and transferable skill set with experience in CMMI, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ITIL, Six Sigma, Quality Management Systems, and Software Development and Product Lifecycles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agile Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Atos Syntel Pvt Limited
Bangalore
07.2018 - Current
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
- Guided and coached Scrum team and organized Agile and Scrum practices and values while also meeting delivery commitment.
- Supported team using servant leadership style and leading by example.
- Assisted with internal and external communication resulting in improved transparency.
- Assessed Scrum maturity of team and organized and coached team to higher levels of development.
- Removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects.
- Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.
- Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
- Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges.
- Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process.
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.
- Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
Head - CMMi Program
Atos India Private Limited
Bangalore
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Drove CMMI Dev v2.0 Program for Atos India as per cost and schedule.
- Facilitated in conducting Gap Analysis of QMS (KI NxT) against CMMI Dev V2 model to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Collected and Evaluated Process Improvement suggestions within organization and external consultants through process reviews.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete CMMI program on time.
- Drove implementation of CMMI Process Improvement initiatives across projects within organization.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Measured and reported the process implementation status to CMMI Sponsor and Higher Management.
Project Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
Bangalore
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase
- Provided detailed operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Identified and analyzed risks through out software development lifecycle
- Analyzed risks for its thresholds and risk parameters and prepared mitigation and contingency plans.
- Analyzed critical issues and problems and used in decision analysis and resolution methods with alternative criteria and solutions for decision making.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Experienced in organizing projects based on Agile methods and also expert in understanding both Agile and waterfall based projects submit methods
- Prepare and maintain progress reporting for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on critical challenges
- Excellent in communication, presentation, and customer relationship management skills
Test Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
Bangalore
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
- Maintained bug reporting system for logged faults, delegating issues to development personnel for remediation.
- Edited software documentation to increase accuracy and reduce occurrences of user error due to confusing content.
- Tested pre-release modifications to reduce possibility of end users experiencing crashes or bugs.
- Coordinated with off-site staff to verify correct use of test procedures and confirm accurate reporting.
- Analyzed historical testing results to isolate failure patterns for long-term investigation into possible development protocols improvements.
- Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Utilized Agile software development methods to increase team efficiency .
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
Quality Assurance Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
Bangalore
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Determined quality standards, practices and procedures.
- Established and tracked quality goals and objectives.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Implemented CMMI, ISO 9000 quality systems, defining business practices, leading to certification and better business practices.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Cooperated with engineering staff to verify adherence to quality standards.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
Lead Process Consultant
Danske Bank
Copenhagen
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Performed Gap Analysis on Danske Development Model processes against CMMI Model to improve Quality Management System
- Performed SWOT Analysis on Danske Development Model Processes and identified areas of process improvements
- Defined Processes, Guidelines, Templates and Checklists align to Danske Development standards
- Defined and implemented ITIL framework for System Management areas
- Defined and implemented processes align to TMMi framework for Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE)
- Provided process consultancy and facilitation on CMMi implementation to client (Danske Bank)
- Identified and prepared “Standard measurement specifications” based on business objectives
- Drove process consultancy team and facilitate them to bring value to customer
- Reviewed Project Artifacts for quality improvement
Collected metrics data and analyzed processes and product measurements - Perform Quality Assurance Trend Analysis reports and shared to stakeholders
- Performed statistical analysis of metrics data and prepare IT Performance Baseline Report
- Provided Process trainings to project teams
- Performed consistency test on defined process framework
- Conducted Quality Assurance Audits and Quality Gate Reviews to ensure process compliance
Quality Assurance and Test Manager
Conseco India Private Limited
Hyderabad
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Drove Quality Assurance and Testing teams and ensure to deliver business value to customers
- Understand client needs and defined thresholds for levels of quality
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Maintained bug reporting system for logged faults, delegating issues to development personnel for remediation.
- Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
- Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel.
- Analyzed historical testing results to isolate failure patterns for long-term investigation into possible development protocols improvements.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Prepared quality journey for organization in lieu with business objectives
- Prepared SEPG Action plan and to co-ordinate with process owners
- Developed new process areas to meet business needs against industry standards/frameworks
- Co-ordinate with Tools Development team for tools initiation and implementation
- Analyzed process and product quality metrics across projects and shared reports to stakeholders
- Analyzed and released process capability baseline and defect prevention reports
- Provided Process Quality and Induction Trainings across organization
Associate Project Manager
PSI Data Systems Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project estimates to meet project goals.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
- Reported on status of project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for business opportunities.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Design and Development of GIS Applications
- Provided support to senior leadership for software change requirements analysis, estimation, planning and scheduling.
- Identified and Analyzed risks and prepared mitigation and contingency plans
- Provided support to senior leadership for decision analysis and resolution for critical issues and problems
- Conducted technical induction trainings to newly hired resources
GIS Team Lead
Rolta India Private Limited
Mumbai
09.1999 - 08.2004
- Evaluated and enhanced current cartographic representations.
- Leveraged skills in modeling, rendering and plotting to visually represent geospatial data.
- Changed and improved use of GIS data for Development and Application Maintenance projects.
- Increased productivity, accuracy and efficiency while reducing delays and eliminating errors during data upload procedures.
- Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.
- Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce detailed maps.
- Prepared mapping of Spatial and Non-Spatial features.
- Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
- Generated data layers, tables and reports for use by corporate and government clients.
- Trained and mentored junior geospatial imagery analysts.
- Educated users about how to operate and leverage GIS software for different applications.
- Performed geocoding to add locations onto current maps.
- Developed GIS models and mapping solutions for unique requirements.
- Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.
- Collected, compiled or integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
- Managed GIS databases and modified parameters for different needs.
- Performed Geometric Rectification, Geocoding and Image Enhancement
- Performed Data Cleaning to identify and correct errors or omissions in data
- Performed Data Interpretation for Aerial Photographs and Satellite Imagery
- Performed Image Classification to Analyzed Geographical Data using Classification Techniques
- Performed GIS Data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy
- Performed Data Modelling and Build Decision Support Systems
Generation of Digital Terrain Models - Created Map layouts and views and Generate Cartographic Design and Map production
- Prepared Catalogue and Inventory of GIS data including Metadata creation
- Provided technical support to sales & marketing and train them in the use of developed applications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Silchar, India 10.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
Agile Methodology
undefinedAccomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Certificate of Recognition for Contribution towards ABS v2 Initiative (Including GDP Integration), Atos India, Jan 2011
- Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary contribution towards CMMi L3 SCAMPI Assessment, Atos India, May 2011
- Accolade Silver for Outstanding performance and delivering business results, Atos India, May 2011
- Symphony Award for Exemplary contribution for GDP and implementation of CMMi L3, Atos India, Jan 2012
- Star Award for Exemplary Contribution towards CMMi-L5 Assessment, Atos India, Dec 2013
- Bronze Medal, India Quality League Contest – 2014, Unicom in Association with KPMG, India, Mar 2014.
- Accolade Gold, for innovative idea on "effectiveness of timesheet compliance" during iHub Contest-2016, Atos India, Jun 2016
Additional Information
Publications:
Building Accessible India: Inclusiveness and Accessiblity
Atos Adapt, 3rd Dec 2021
Building Smart Cities: Empowerment to become Digital Laboratories
Data Visualization Summit, Bangalore 18th Nov 2016
Agmarknet: Data for Development
Geospatial Today Journal Vol-II, Issue-2, August-September 2003
Real Estate Information Management System (RIMS)
MapAsia Conference, Kualalumpur, Malaysia October 2003
Information and Communication Technology: An Indian Perspective
i4D Conference, Kualalumpur, Malaysia October 2003
Facets of Disaster Management: Recipe to Relief
Map Asia Conference-2004, Beijing, China October 2004
Rural Banking: Changing Contours of Rural India
ICT4D Conference, National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, India October 18, 2004
Rural Tsunami: A Famine in 21st Century
Estoril, Portugal 2005 May 30, 2005
Spatial Utility Management System: Rise to Resurrection
GeoSpatial World, March 2006
Rural India: Achieving Millennium Development Goals and Grassroots Development
Concept Publications, New Delhi May 2009
Disaster Management using Web-based GIS: Present and Future
International Conference on Disaster Management, Hyderabad October 18, 2012
Software
ArcInfo
MapInfo
MS Visio
MS Excel
MS Power Point
HP Quality Center
JIRA
MS Project Professional
Minitab
Certification
Scrum Master
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
11-2021
Leadership for CMMI V2.0 ML5
10-2021
Head - CMMi Program
Atos India Private Limited
01.2020 - 08.2021
Agile Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Atos Syntel Pvt Limited
07.2018 - Current
Project Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
12.2016 - 06.2018
Test Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
07.2013 - 11.2016
Manage Project Professionally
03-2012
Manage Project Professionally – The Agile Way
03-2012
Six Sigma Black Belt
02-2012
Demystifying High Maturity - The Statistical Way
04-2011
Quality Assurance Manager
Atos Syntel Private Limited
07.2010 - 06.2013
Scrum Master
03-2010
Foundations of IT Service Management: based on ITIL
01-2010
Leadership & Coaching
12-2009
Introduction to SEI-CMMi for Development v1.2
11-2008
Lead Process Consultant
Danske Bank
07.2008 - 05.2010
Quality Assurance and Test Manager
Conseco India Private Limited
09.2007 - 05.2008
Six Sigma Green Belt
03-2005
Associate Project Manager
PSI Data Systems Private Limited
08.2004 - 06.2007
GIS Team Lead
Rolta India Private Limited
09.1999 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
10.1995 - 06.1999
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