Kuntala Dutta
Agile Project Manager
Summary
Enthusiastic and certified Agile Project Manager with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies and driving substantial improvements in project delivery times, customer acquisition, and team productivity. Experience leading cross-functional teams to successful project launches, and great proficiency in stakeholder negotiation and vendor management. Passionate about utilizing Agile methodologies to drive transformative change and bring about significant business value. Adept at mentoring and coaching team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Agile Project Manager
Capgemini
03.2022 - Current
- Led the development and maintained of big data lake using Azure big data for client Unilever , resulting in a 40% increase in customer acquisition within the first year.
- Reduced time-to-market 76%, utilizing agile processes (improved cycles from 2-months to 2-weeks)
- Managed cross-functional teams of 20+ members, including developers, designers, and QA specialists, to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline project workflows, improving project delivery times by 30%.
- Negotiated with key stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, securing a budget increase of 15% for critical development phases.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and trends, guiding the product development process and enhancing user satisfaction by 25%.
- Established a continuous feedback loop with clients, incorporating user feedback into product enhancements and driving a 35% improvement on respective Product.
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
- Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
- Assessed and reported progress to stakeholders regularly, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores by providing regular updates on product enhancements resulting from feedback provided during sprint review meetings.
- Experience with a scaled project with teams of 5-11 people distributed over 2-3 sites.
- Led a team of 20, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that increased team productivity by 20%.
- Successfully identified and overcame project impediments by implementing agile methodologies and promoting best practices with in the team.
- Collaborated with product designers in a discovery phase to define customer needs for a new product,resulting in a 30% increase in user adoption.
- Developed and implemented a risk management plan that reduced project risks by 40%, ensuring smoother project execution.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives and process optimizations,resulting in a 15% increase in team productivity.
- Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
Agile Transformation Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Streamlined processes, reducing waste and increasing team productivity.
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous testing and continuous feedback loops.
- Negotiated scope changes with stakeholders, maintaining project viability without compromising on quality.
- Implemented best practices in change management to minimize disruption during transitions.
- Coached and mentored 10 project managers and 50 team members in Agile methodologies and best practices, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity.
- Developed and tracked Agile metrics, resulting in a 20% increase in project success rate.
- Designed and implemented a customized Agile training program for the organization, resulting in a 90% certification rate among employees.
Tech Lead /Oracle Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Accelerated deployment times with automation tools and streamlined release processes.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels for project updates and progress reports.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and efficient issue resolution.
- Wrote PL/SQL script to automate the process of creation of Responsibility level associated Profile option and values.
- Solid experience in PLSQL Interfaces, PLSQL APIs, Conversions, Customization and Development of Reports.Developed the interface program for Accounts Payables given in the flat file and loading the data from flat file to the staging table using SQL Loader and did all the necessary validations.
- Developed an interface for monthly import of journal entries from payroll running on a legacy system by using the Journal Import Interface provided by Oracle General Ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
Allahabad06.2010
Skills
Verbal Communication
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Timeline
Agile Project Manager
Capgemini
03.2022 - Current
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
Agile Transformation Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2015 - 07.2017
Tech Lead /Oracle Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
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