Anurag Gupta

Experienced in overseeing and executing intricate technical projects. Strong aptitude for managing complex assignments. Consistently achieve successful project outcomes and enhance operational efficiencies. Dedicated to driving impactful results. Thrive in team-oriented environments and excel in dynamic work settings. Recognized for strategic planning skills and problem-solving capabilities. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive organizational growth.

Instrumental Lead Technical consultant bringing 15 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.

SAFe Agilist

Accomplished Software Engineering Manager with 14 Years of Expertise in Microsoft Technologies

A seasoned professional with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale software development projects on time and within budget. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, leveraging 14 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft technologies. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing the development of complex software solutions, optimizing workflows, and implementing industry best practices.

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Led multiple large-scale enterprise-level software projects, utilizing the full suite of Microsoft technologies, including .NET, C#, and SQL Server. Delivered projects on schedule and under budget, consistently meeting client expectations and business objectives.
• Scrum (Agile) Leadership: Expertly enforced Scrum (Agile) methodologies, driving continuous improvements in team performance and project delivery. Successfully facilitated Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews), ensuring transparency, accountability, and high team morale, which resulted in a 20% increase in velocity over the course of a year.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Managed and mentored teams of developers, QA engineers, and other technical personnel. Provided strategic direction while empowering team members to take ownership of deliverables, which led to a 30% improvement in team retention.
• Cost Optimization & Budget Control: Implemented cost-effective software solutions and optimized resource allocation to consistently stay within or under budget. Developed budget plans that accounted for risks, timelines, and technology constraints, resulting in an average project cost reduction of 15%.
• Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management: Excelled in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project goals with business objectives. Regularly communicated project progress, risks, and solutions, leading to a 98% customer satisfaction rate and consistent project success.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement, including automating testing and deployment pipelines with Microsoft DevOps tools, reducing deployment time by 40% and increasing software quality through automated unit tests.
• Talent Development & Succession Planning: Played a key role in hiring and developing talent, focusing on aligning team skills with evolving technology demands. Created a structured mentorship program that boosted junior engineers’ skills and prepared them for leadership roles.
• Received "Exceeds Expectations" rating during their performance appraisals for the years 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. I successfully managed these responsibilities across two different organizations, adapting to distinct work environments and roles. This highlights my versatility, leadership skills, and the ability to consistently deliver outstanding results across multiple roles and organizations.