Angel Pratha Poornima C
Scrum Master
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Successful Associate with experience supporting program needs and managing projects with little oversight. Strong track record of reviewing and assessing processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline office operations. Proficient in Waterfall/Agile project management and Risk Assurance.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Agile Scrum Master
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apr.2021 - Current
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
- Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.
- Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle, realizing [Number]% reduction in [Type] errors over [Timeframe].
- Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Anticipated [Type] and [Type] impediments to team delivery including cultural barriers, logistical challenges and [Type].
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
- Led sprint reviews, daily scrums and planning meetings to realize full team engagement.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
- Researched emerging technologies and current trends to stay knowledgeable in methods that could benefit Scrum team.
- 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.
- Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value, inspiring teams in implementation of new tools and techniques including [Tool] and [Technique].
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
- Supervised and mediated separation of [Type] programs with [Type] providers during corporate split.
- Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received.
- Enforced alignment of project strategy with business objectives and made modifications to promote efficient project completion.
- Created clones, images, templates, snapshots, resource allocation, resource pools and system monitoring by applying subject matter expertise of VMS file system.
- Built and utilized reporting systems to keep customers and management in loop with latest information.
- 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.
- Operated under [Type] and [Type] frameworks to efficiently organize and carry out project tasks.
- Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
- Gathered requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.
- Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
- Diagnosed and repaired computer hardware and network systems.
- Produced [Type] and [Type] reports each [Timeframe], updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
Senior Associate
Cognizant
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06.2015 - Current
- Identified gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Working with managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding assessments
Associate
Cognizant
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
- Planned and executed meetings and developed project documentation.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Carefully documented technical workflows and knowledge in wiki for education of newly hired employees.
- Introduced agile methodologies and effective development best practices to division to enhance product development.
Education
B.Tech in Information Technology
Sona College of Technology
Salem, Tamil Nadu 04.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
- 'Rock star' for assessing projects on-time, proactive risk identification and keep the BU informed through Risk Alerts
- ‘Bright Spark' by the Talent Management team for collaboration and stepping in and covering up activities for my peers in a short span
- 'Associate of the month' for successful completion of a complex and challenging task in complex application delivered with Zero defects
Certification
Certified Software Quality Analyst: (CSQA)
Timeline
Agile Scrum Master
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Apr.2021 - Current
Senior Associate
Cognizant
06.2015 - Current
Associate
Cognizant
10.2012 - 06.2015
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
03.2009 - 02.2012
B.Tech in Information Technology
Sona College of Technology
04.2004 - 05.2008
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