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Harshavardhan Muthyala

Harshavardhan Muthyala

Scrum Master, Technical Delivery Manager, Product Manager

Summary

Scrum Master and Delivery Manager with a proven track record at Virtusa, adept at enhancing team efficiency through agile best practices and effective stakeholder management. Skilled in backlog management and continuous improvement, I have successfully implemented process enhancements that significantly reduced cycle times, driving project success and client satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Scrum Master, Delivery Manager and Product Manager

Virtusa
11.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and foster communication.
  • Mentored junior team members on agile practices and Scrum principles.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased team efficiency and reduced cycle times.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
  • Analyzed team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies.
  • Developed training materials to onboard new team members and promote agile methodologies.
  • Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.

Product Manager

Wipro Technologies
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Led cross-functional teams to align product vision with market needs.
  • Developed and prioritized product roadmaps based on stakeholder feedback and market analysis.
  • Managed product lifecycle from conception through launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning and retrospectives to improve team efficiency.
  • Mentored junior product managers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.
  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
  • Continuously monitored customer feedback channels after launch to gather insightful data for future iterations or updates.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Coordinated beta testing programs to gather early-stage feedback and refine product features before wider release.
  • Drove innovation within product line, identifying and pursuing opportunities for new features and enhancements.
  • Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.

Technical Delivery Manager

Infosys Technologies
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created and monitored compliance with delivery schedule milestones to support consistent progress toward internal goals.
  • Managed 3 Scrum teams with 5 members each during development processes.
  • Applied agile project management and agile transformation techniques to 3 projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible resources at optimal costs for projects.
  • Served as primary point of contact for external clients with delivery issues, promoting maximum customer satisfaction metrics for each interaction.
  • Demonstrated effective stakeholder management skills by actively engaging key decision-makers in project discussions.
  • Coordinated employee scheduling around delivery timeframes, resolving conflicts and supporting consistent availability of necessary competencies.
  • Mitigated risks associated with new technologies or approaches through thorough research and analysis prior to implementation.
  • Drafted status reports for clients to illustrate ongoing accomplishments and reassure customers of compliance with planned milestones.
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and timely completion of projects.
  • Championed process improvements that resulted in reduced overhead expenses without compromising product quality.
  • Balanced technical requirements with business needs to ensure alignment between product features and user expectations.
  • Met challenging deadlines through efficient task delegation, prioritization, and tracking of project milestones.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Detected and proactively remediated problems in technical delivery planning and scheduling, avoiding final delivery delays.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing agile methodologies and automating processes.

Technical Lead

Wipro Infotech
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance software development processes and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, improving team efficiency and project delivery timelines.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Senior Consultant

Infosys Technologies
07.2012 - 09.2016
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives, increasing operational efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional development and promoting best practices within the team.
  • Analyzed complex business problems, providing actionable insights to drive decision-making and strategic planning.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Sprint planning

Software

Tibco

IOT

MFT

Python

Data Engineering

Timeline

Scrum Master, Delivery Manager and Product Manager

Virtusa
11.2019 - Current

Product Manager

Wipro Technologies
04.2018 - 11.2019

Technical Delivery Manager

Infosys Technologies
09.2017 - 04.2018

Technical Lead

Wipro Infotech
09.2016 - 09.2017

Senior Consultant

Infosys Technologies
07.2012 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara University
04.2001 -
Harshavardhan MuthyalaScrum Master, Technical Delivery Manager, Product Manager