Liz Scaria

• Guided and supported a team of 7 developers and QA engineers through the Scrum
• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies– sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
• Collaborated with functional specialist and stakeholders to ensure clear project goals and requirements
• Facilitated cross-functional communication, enabling teams to collaborate effectively on project tasks
• Improved project delivery timeframes through effective backlog management and sprint planning
• Introduced Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity
• Collaborated closely with product owners to prioritize backlog items based on business value and stakeholder needs
• Promoted transparency within the project lifecycle by maintaining up-to-date documentation on progress, risks, and milestones achieved
• Optimized resource allocation through capacity planning, maximizing team productivity without overloading resources
• Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track
• Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases
• Developed metrics for tracking progress and measuring team performance against goals
• Led the team to deliver stories 15% ahead of schedule with zero major defects
• Reduced sprint cycle time by 20% through process improvements and team training on Agile principles
• Ensured alignment between development teams and stakeholders by maintaining clear communication
• Improved team velocity by 18% within the first 6 months through focused team coaching

Scrum Master

• Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion
• Coached teams on Scrum practices, leading to higher engagement and collaboration
• Conducted sprint reviews and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative environment for feedback and improvement
• Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload
• Fostered an environment of trust among team members through regular check-ins, open communication, and honest feedback
• Removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects
• Created a culture of continuous learning through ongoing training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by incorporating their feedback into product backlog for future sprints
• Streamlined communication between developers and QA teams, ensuring smoother workflow and higher quality outputs
• Coordinated with product owners to ensure backlog items were prioritized for maximum project impact
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction with regular sprint reviews and updates on project progress

.NET Project Lead

• Delivered high-quality software solutions by leading the development and implementation of .NET projects
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members, mentoring junior developers in .NET technologies to foster professional growth
• Effectively managed project resources, allocating tasks based on individual skills and strengths for optimal results
• Delivered end-user training sessions on new software features for smooth user adoption post launch
• Established coding standards within the team that streamlined development process and improved overall efficiency
• Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation
• Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion
• Implemented best practices in coding and testing, improving code quality and maintainability
• Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback to ensure adherence to standards
• Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Software Engineer

• Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software
• Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance
• Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects
• Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability

Junior Software Engineer

• Enhanced software performance by identifying and fixing bugs through thorough testing and debugging processes
• Optimized code readability and maintainability by utilizing best practices in coding standards and documentation
• Managed all phases of the SDLC, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project requirements
• Conducted thorough testing and validation of web applications to ensure high performance and security