Anand Shyam Sitamraju
Lead Project Manager-Scrum Master
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Well-versed in Waterfall, Agile- Scrum, Kanban and ScrumBan Methodologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Project Manager -Scrum Master
Bcforward India Technologies Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
12.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
- Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process.
- Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
- Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.
- Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges.
Project Lead
JDA Software Pvt Ltd(Blue Yonder)
Hyderabad
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Drove team's execution of quality management throughout division, improving process effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, resource and process efficiency.
- Provided team with coaching and direction.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
Project Manager
BCforward India Technologies Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Scrum Master
Ca India Technologies Pvt Ltd(Contractor)
Hyderabad
04.2014 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
- Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process.
- Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
- Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.
- Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges.
Lean Six Sigma Expert
TekSystems (Ca Technologies)
Hyderabad
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Used DMAIC and DFSS methodologies to effectively complete projects
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Team Manager
Wipro BPO
Chennai
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans and follow-up procedures.
- Managed security of team members and sporting events to protect players and families.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Implemented Improvement processes to streamline workflow within team, averaging 100 hours of additional productivity per day.
Team Leader
BACI(Bank of America India Technologies Pvt Ltd)
Hyderabad
02.2005 - 07.2012
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Worked with colleagues to create prototypes for designs and training materials.
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Andhra Unoversity
Vizag 05.1998 - 05.2002
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering - Accounting And Computer Science
Aptech Computer Education
Hyderabad 03.1999 - 03.2001
Skills
Leading projects
Project planning mastery
Customer interaction
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Reporting template development
Certification
PMI ACP
Timeline
SAFE Advanced Scrum Master
07-2022
SAFE POPM
03-2022
SAFE Scrum Master
01-2022
PMI ACP
04-2021
Lead Project Manager -Scrum Master
Bcforward India Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - Current
Project Lead
JDA Software Pvt Ltd(Blue Yonder)
09.2019 - 12.2020
Project Manager
BCforward India Technologies Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
Scrum Master
Ca India Technologies Pvt Ltd(Contractor)
04.2014 - 09.2018
Lean Six Sigma Expert
TekSystems (Ca Technologies)
02.2014 - 04.2014
Team Manager
Wipro BPO
07.2012 - 09.2013
Team Leader
BACI(Bank of America India Technologies Pvt Ltd)
02.2005 - 07.2012
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering - Accounting And Computer Science
Aptech Computer Education
03.1999 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Andhra Unoversity
05.1998 - 05.2002