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Arif Shekh

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced Senior Scrum Master with a strong background in the IT industry, specializing in Agile methodologies for over 5 years. Proficient in leading Agile teams, conducting ceremonies, and fostering continuous improvement. Demonstrated success in managing multiple Scrum teams, resolving obstacles, and promoting a collaborative work environment. Skilled in stakeholder communication, risk management, and utilizing Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to optimize transparency and efficiency for delivering top-notch products.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Scrum Master

Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2023 - Current
  • As a Scrum Master, I play a crucial role in leading and facilitating Agile development practices. I am responsible for ensuring that the team follows Scrum principles and practices, while also fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment. My primary goal is to enable the team to deliver value to stakeholders consistently.
  • I lead and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. I ensure that these ceremonies are well-organized, timeboxed, and focused on achieving their objectives. By guiding the team through these practices, I help them stay on track, maintain transparency, and deliver value to stakeholders.
  • I provide guidance and support to the development team, product owner, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement. I am a strong advocate for self-organization and cross-functionality. By coaching the team on these principles, I empower them to take ownership of their work and make informed decisions. I foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that the team is always striving to deliver better results.
  • I actively identify and remove any obstacles or impediments that hinder the team's progress. I understand the importance of a smooth workflow and collaboration between teams. I coordinate with other teams, escalate issues, and facilitate discussions to find solutions. By creating a supportive environment, I enable the team to focus on their work and deliver high-quality products.

Scrum Master

Accenture Solutions Pvt Limited
02.2020 - 01.2024
  • Conducted daily standups, sprint planning meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensured that the team adhered to the Scrum framework during these sessions.
  • Skillfully identified and eliminated obstacles or distractions that hindered the team from achieving its goals. Advocated for the team’s needs and helped them stay focused.
  • Encouraged collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and other departments. Facilitated effective communication and cooperation.
  • Guided the team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework. Promoted agility, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Regularly analyzed burndown charts and other planning tools to track progress. Ensured that work was delivered at the expected cadence.
  • Collaborated with team members and internal stakeholders to optimize workflows. Provided guidance on working effectively with the Scrum team.

Senior Associate Consultant - Project Co-Ordinator

Accenture
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Coordinated project schedules, resources, and timelines to ensure tasks were completed on time.
  • Acted as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate clear and effective communication.
  • Maintained project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and project plans.
  • Tracked project progress and performance, identified any issues or risks, and reported them to the project manager.
  • Ensured that project resources were allocated efficiently and effectively, and addressed any resource-related issues.

Senior Analyst - SME

Teleperformance
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated project schedules, resources, and timelines to ensure tasks were completed on time.
  • Acted as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate clear and effective communication.
  • Maintained project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and project plans.
  • Tracked project progress and performance, identified any issues or risks, and reported them to the project manager.
  • Ensured that project resources were allocated efficiently and effectively, and addressed any resource-related issues.

Education

Master of Arts -

University of Gaurbanga
Malda

Skills

  • Agile project management
  • Team Facilitation
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Impediment Removal
  • Sprint Planning
  • Performance Tracking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Agile Coaching
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Risk Management
  • Project Planning and corordination

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified SAFe 6 Agilist - SCALED AGILE Agile
  • Agile Project management - University of Colorado Boulder - Coursera
  • Agile Software Development - University of Minnesota - Coursera
  • Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate - Linked In

Tools

  • Jira
  • Service Now
  • Confluence
  • MS Office 365
  • Mural
  • Lucid Chart
  • MS Project
  • Tableau

Project

PROJECT : PERFORMANCE CENTRAL

Description: Performance Central is a project designed to assist businesses in making key decisions based on data from clinical trials and portfolio management.

Role: Senior Scrum Master 

Responsibilities: 

  • Facilitated Scrum events and ensured effective team collaboration.
  • Coached team members on Agile practices to enhance productivity. Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives.
  • Managed and prioritized the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner.
  • Identified and resolved impediments to maintain project momentum

   Achievements:

  • Improved decision-making processes by providing accurate and timely data insights.
  • Enhanced team efficiency and reduced project delivery time.
  • Successfully integrated data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive analytics.

     Technologies Used:

  • Jira, Confluence, Data Analytics Tools- Tableau,
  • Cloud Platform - AWS

Timeline

Senior Scrum Master

Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2023 - Current

Scrum Master

Accenture Solutions Pvt Limited
02.2020 - 01.2024

Senior Associate Consultant - Project Co-Ordinator

Accenture
08.2019 - 02.2020

Senior Analyst - SME

Teleperformance
05.2018 - 08.2019

Master of Arts -

University of Gaurbanga

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