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Anand Shyam Sitamraju

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

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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

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