Anshuman Kumar Srivastava
R&D Project Manager | Scrum Master | Team Lead
Bengaluru
Summary
Certified Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master with 19 years of progressive experience leading complex R&D initiatives in software and hardware, embedded systems, digital technology, and smart industrial process automation. Expertise in bridging product innovation with delivery excellence in regulated environments, leveraging Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, and LeSS alongside modern DevOps practices, Gen-AI integration, and continuous improvement principles. Successfully delivered multiple MVP-to-release product cycles while supporting cross-site Agile maturity transformations and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation across teams. Committed to driving impactful results through strategic leadership and collaborative teamwork in dynamic settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
R&D Project Manager Scrum Master
Siemens Technology and Services Ltd
Bangalore
01.2019 - Current
- Led global R&D delivery across Siemens Digital Industries encompassing Industrial Automation, Mobility Control, and Technology units with a focus on GenAI, predictive analytics, and edge-to-cloud architectures.
- Managed Agile teams across software engineering, hardware, DevOps, and QA delivering GenAI assistants, web-based telemetry SaaS platforms, and PLC-based automation systems using microservices and containerized deployments.
- Oversaw end-to-end hybrid SDLC execution, enabling successful PoC, MVP, and productization stages across On-Prem and AWS Cloud environments.
- Applied Agile frameworks including Scrum, SAFe, Scrumban; facilitated PI Planning, ART Syncs, SoS, I&A workshops, and standardized estimation and sprint ceremonies.
- Championed Agile engineering practices including pair programming, TDD, BDD, CI/CD integration, and Playwright/Postman-based test automation; improved delivery quality and team throughput.
- Built visual dashboards for real-time tracking of Agile KPIs (velocity, CFD, cycle time, commitment reliability, defect leakage) using Power BI, Jira, and Azure DevOps.
- Led stage gate reviews, OSS compliance checks, and Siemens PSS-aligned audits; managed milestone reviews and continuous stakeholder engagement.
- Provided hands-on support and coaching across backlog grooming, sprint goal definition, RCA, and retrospective-driven improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional execution across product owners, UX designers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and system architects to resolve blockers and deliver releases.
- Facilitated Agile Dojos and Lean Coffee sessions; conducted Agile health assessments to promote psychological safety and team maturity.
- Played a key role in scaling Agile practices across sites, customizing use of Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus depending on R&D complexity and team maturity.
- Defined and tracked KPIs for team development, learning, and cross-skilling; supported career development through 1:1s, performance appraisals, and mentoring.
- Collaborating with HRBPs, L&D, and BU leadership on skill gap analysis, hiring strategy, and resource onboarding planning.
- Managed SoWs, T&M budgeting, timesheet validation, and earned value analysis; ensured delivery continuity in collaboration with procurement, infra, and compliance teams.
- Stepped into deputized roles as Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Agile Program Manager facilitating PI Planning, system demos, ART syncs, and Agile portfolio ceremonies.
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced time-to-market by 35-40% through CI/CD automation and Agile engineering practices.
- Led Agile transformation and backlog maturity improvement across 6+ Agile teams.
- Acted as Program Manager for high-visibility cross-domain GenAI release cycle.
- Delivered high-quality results in alignment with business objectives by driving a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration within R&D teams.
Scrum Master
ABB Innovation Center
Bangalore
02.2012 - 12.2018
- Led end-to-end delivery as Techno-Managerial Test Lead and SAFe Scrum Master for ABB’s Power Electronic Controller (PEC) platform, driving Embedded C++ development on VxWorks RTOS, FPGA integration, and firmware validation for semiconductor control boards and industrial automation systems.
- Transitioned legacy waterfall teams to Agile; enabled PoC to MVP delivery cycles by implementing Agile planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk control.
- Coordinated multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) across software/hardware and multi, aligning PI objectives, managing dependencies, and facilitating ART syncs and Inspect & Adapt (I&A) events.
- Conducted PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Agile health checks for embedded controller teams.
- Integrated CANopen, J1939, TwinCAT, and CoDeSys protocols with PEC firmware and FPGA systems for industrial BMS and traction applications with BACnet, 800xa Native protocols, Modbus, and TCP/IP, MQTT Protocols.
- Established dedicated validation labs for embedded system verification, protocol-level testing, and application simulation for ABB 800xa system MATLAB and FPGA integration platform for Product system test.
- Built automated regression testing using VBScript within CI/CD pipelines, enabling shift-left validation practices.
- Introduced Agile metrics reporting using Jira, Power BI, and Confluence to track team velocity, defect trends, and sprint outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, and System Architecture) to deliver audit-ready firmware.
- Managed RAID logs, risk reviews, and compliance alignment with ABB's cybersecurity standards.
- Mentored junior team members in Agile delivery, backlog slicing, and CI pipeline adoption.
- Evaluated and recommended tools and methods to enhance continuous integration, firmware testing coverage, and team delivery throughput.
- Contributed to Agile Center of Excellence initiatives within ABB for coaching, community building, and process improvement.
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced regression testing time by 40% through CI/CD automation and embedded test frameworks.
- Played key role in ABB’s Agile transformation by coaching teams PI planning, backlog grooming, and Agile discipline.
- Successfully delivered PEC firmware integration with BMS and traction systems power electronic boards with different size of FPGA sizes under tight compliance and safety standards.
Sr. R&D Engineer
Honeywell Technology Solutions Ltd
Bangalore
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Led validation and integration of SCADA and Asset Management Systems (AMS, PRM, and FDM) using DD/DTM, HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and Profibus protocols.
- Designed full-scale R&D lab environment replicating multi-vendor plant systems for firmware interoperability testing.
- Developed automated white-box test routines using Structured Text and VBScript to validate diagnostics and ladder logic behavior.
- Executed system-level firmware verification for smart transmitters, RS232/RS485 protocols, and calibration logic.
- Collaborated with global Honeywell QA teams to align embedded firmware QA cycles with industry benchmarks.
Project Engineer
Yokogawa India Ltd
Bangalore
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Supported R&D-driven deployment and integration of DCS (CENTUM CS3000) and SIS (ProSafe-RS) systems across refineries, power plants, and pharmaceutical facilities.
- Developed and tested control logic using COBOL and Structured Text (FBD/Ladder), including SIL-compliant interlock logic for safety-critical units.
- Conducted prototype validation and end-to-end system commissioning in collaboration with engineering partners (Barco Sys, EIL, Thermax, and PRAJ).
- Performed loop checks, field integration testing, and SAT activities in collaboration with engineering partners.
- Supported R&D documentation, control strategy review, MoMs, and client engagement to meet project and compliance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics And Tele Communications Engineering
JRNRVU University
Rajasthan India 04.2001 -
Technical Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
DTE Karnataka
Karnataka India Skills
Software engineering
Project management expertise
Cross-functional teamwork
Team leadership
Team building
Project management
Cost analysis
Risk assessment
Backlog prioritization
Team facilitation
Certification
PMP – Project Management Professional – PMI
Publications
Co-Author, IEEE Conference Paper (2015) – Power Electronics, Drives, and Energy Systems
CORE COMPETENCIES
- R&D Project Execution: PoC to MVP Delivery | Agile R&D Models | Experimentation Planning
- Embedded Systems Innovation: FPGA (Xilinx), VxWorks RTOS, CANopen, CoDeSys, MATLAB, C/C++
- Agile & SAFe Frameworks: Scrum, ARTs, PI Planning, SoS, Backlog Grooming, System Demos
- GenAI & Data Platforms: Prompt Engineering (LangChain, GPT, RAG), Python, AI-augmented diagnostics
- Product & Systems Engineering: SCADA, PLCs, BMS, DCS (800xA, EPKS), FDT/DD, Fieldbus (HART, Modbus, Profibus)
- DevOps & QA Automation: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, BDD (Playwright/Postman), CI/CD
- Engineering Leadership: KPI Design, RAID Logs, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Agile Coaching
Timeline
R&D Project Manager Scrum Master
Siemens Technology and Services Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Scrum Master
ABB Innovation Center
02.2012 - 12.2018
Sr. R&D Engineer
Honeywell Technology Solutions Ltd
10.2008 - 01.2012
Project Engineer
Yokogawa India Ltd
08.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics And Tele Communications Engineering
JRNRVU University
04.2001 -
Technical Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
DTE Karnataka
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