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Avinash N G

Bangalore

Summary

Certified Agile Scrum Master and Test Specialist with over 10+ years of experience in facilitating Agile processes and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Successful track record of delivering high-quality software products by fostering a collaborative culture, removing obstacles, and driving continuous improvement. Proficient in applying Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban to optimize workflows and achieve business objectives. Dedicated to improving team productivity and surpassing client expectations through effective project management and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

Nuware Systems LLP
06.2019 - Current
  • Guided 3 Agile teams across multiple projects, implementing best Scrum practices and fostering a high-performing environment that improved velocity by 35%
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple Agile
  • Acted as a servant leader to empower teams, remove obstacles, and foster collaboration across departments, contributing to successful product releases/reduction in cycle times
  • Coached teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices, leading to improved adoption and enhanced team morale
  • Used metrics such as burndown charts and velocity tracking to monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement, resulting in specific achievements such as reduced sprint overflows, increased sprint predictability
  • Collaborated closely with Product Owners to prioritize backlogs, set sprint goals, and align on key deliverables, contributing to a 40% reduction in delivery times
  • Introduced Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to streamline development and increase productivity
  • Conducted Agile workshops and training sessions, enabling team members to fully adopt Scrum values and best practices
  • Guided teams through Agile transformations, offering customized solutions and supporting continuous learning and adaptation

Senior Test Engineer

Midwest Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 03.2019
  • Executed API testing using Postman and SoapUI, ensuring robust backend functionality and API reliability across services
  • Performed compatibility and usability testing across various platforms and devices, reporting key insights to stakeholders
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test cases, ensuring thorough test coverage and timely delivery of high-quality software products
  • Conducted root cause analysis of defects, communicated findings to development teams, and implemented corrective actions to improve overall product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Developed and executed test plans for new software releases, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of high-quality products
  • Conducted thorough regression testing on multiple platforms to validate software functionality and compatibility with various operating systems
  • Developed and executed test plans for new software releases, ensuring product quality and functionality met company standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects in software applications through manual testing processes
  • Conducted regression testing on existing software systems to verify bug fixes and maintain overall product integrity
  • Documented detailed test cases and results to provide thorough analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement of testing procedures

Education

B.E - Electronics & Communication

Vivekananda Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Jira
  • Trello
  • Confluence
  • MS Azure DevOps
  • Slack
  • MS Teams
  • Zoom
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Miro
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Appium
  • Postman
  • SoapUI
  • HP ALM
  • SQL
  • Selenium
  • JUnit
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • IOS
  • Android

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master 2
  • Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Technicalskillset

Jira, Trello, Confluence, MS Azure DevOps, Slack, MS Teams, Zoom, Excel, Power BI, Miro, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Postman, SoapUI, JIRA, HP ALM, SQL, Selenium, JUnit, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Keyprojectsandachievements

  • Agile Transformation: Successfully led the Agile transformation within the company, increasing team efficiency by 40% and reducing project delivery times.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with DevOps and product teams to streamline CI/CD processes, improving deployment frequency by 25%.
  • Process Improvement: Implemented Agile metrics and retrospectives that identified key improvement areas, leading to a 20% increase in team morale and collaboration.
  • Automation Suite Development: Built an automated test suite for a major product release, reducing regression testing time by 70% and catching 95% of critical issues before deployment.
  • API Testing Framework: Designed and implemented an API testing framework using RestAssured, enabling consistent and fast validation of backend services.
  • Process Improvement: Introduced a defect prevention strategy, reducing critical post-release defects by 30% and enhancing overall product quality.

Timeline

Scrum Master

Nuware Systems LLP
06.2019 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Midwest Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 03.2019

B.E - Electronics & Communication

Vivekananda Institute of Technology
Avinash N G