ANKIT SHAH
Delivery Manager
Ahmedabad
Summary
Highly organized Agile Delivery Manager with over 15+ years of experience aligning internal and external teams to achieve optimal efficiency. Skilled in managing quarterly programs while balancing diverse customer needs. Proficient across all stages of the project delivery and project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, risk management, and successful delivery. Experienced in establishing agile engineering processes to streamline program delivery. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project planning, resource capacity planning, and progress monitoring to ensure timely completion. Skilled in forecasting project outcomes for executive stakeholders. A dedicated servant leader with excellent communication and team-building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Delivery Manager
Hexaware Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - Current
- Led the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of agile programs, overseeing multiple cross-functional teams to align with business objectives
- Collaborated with senior management to define a clear program roadmap, ensuring transparent communication of goals throughout the organization
- Developed and maintained detailed program plans, including release schedules, to ensure on-time project delivery and optimal resource use
- Oversaw the planning and execution of quarterly SaaS product programs, aligning with market demands for timely delivery
- Provided leadership and mentorship to agile teams, fostering self-organization and a culture of continuous improvement
- Implemented agile practices and ceremonies to enhance collaboration and optimize program execution for operational efficiency
- Conducted regular program status meetings, providing updates on progress, identifying risks, and aligning with organizational priorities
- Served as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating communication and shared understanding of project objectives
- Led program-level retrospective sessions, promoting a culture of reflection and learning to enhance team performance
- Established governance processes to ensure effective oversight and compliance with organizational standards.
Associate Project Manager
Brainvire Infotech Inc
Ahmedabad
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Directed program management initiatives, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive organizational achievements
- Established and enhanced agile engineering processes, resulting in marked improvements in team efficiency and productivity
- Functioned as Scrum Master, guiding key scrum ceremonies to enhance team engagement and effectiveness
- Identified and mitigated potential blockers, ensuring smooth program delivery and maintaining project momentum
- Proactively assessed risks related to program schedules, communicating strategic insights and recommendations to CXOs
- Implemented Jira and Confluence to enhance task management and improve visibility into project progress.
Sr. Software Engineer/Potential Team Lead
Clarion Technologies Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
01.2012 - 02.2021
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint
- Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
Web Developer
Indianic Infotech Ltd
Ahmedabad
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Closely involved in the design and development of high-performance web applications using PHP, Laravel, and Symfony
- Architect and optimize MySQL database structures and queries to enhance data retrieval times
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to identify root causes and solutions
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
Education
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Babaria Institute Of Technology - Gujarat University
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Skills
- Program management
- Project management
- Agile methodology
- SAFe
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Requirement management
- Leadership
- Customer communication
- Jira cloud administration
- Confluence
- Resource capacity planning
- Program delivery
- Risk management
Certification
- 2024-10 SAFe Agilist 6.0 - Scaled Agile, Inc
- 2018-09 Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Delivery Manager
Hexaware Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Brainvire Infotech Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
Sr. Software Engineer/Potential Team Lead
Clarion Technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2021
Web Developer
Indianic Infotech Ltd
04.2009 - 01.2012
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Babaria Institute Of Technology - Gujarat University
2024-10
SAFe Agilist 6.0
2018-09
Certified Scrum Master
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