Manish Kumar

Project: Infosys Helix

Role: Scrum Master

• Scrum Master for two global teams, including two Product Owners, and 20+ developers/testers, developing the Mercedes-Benz identity and access management tool.
• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and increase team velocity.
• Drove department-level initiatives to define and implement Thrive metrics and KPIs, focused on tracking and optimizing delivery efficiency, and team performance.
• Led an Agile transformation by restructuring teams into SAFe-aligned feature teams for end-to-end delivery.

Project: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI)

Role: Scrum Master.

• Scrum Master for four development teams (Android & iOS mobile app, API backend, and admin console)
• Managed PI planning, dependency mapping, and participated in ART syncs within the SAFe framework to drive collaboration and accelerate delivery.
• Lead the teams from inception to a successful MVP release, ensuring smooth Agile execution and delivery.
• Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
• Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
• Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
• Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.

Project: AT&T.

Role: Senior UI Developer.

• Developed UI screens and handled integrations with the backend team.
• Responsible for the timelines of the deliverables and walkthroughs.
• Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.

Project: Kodak Alaris Corporate Redesign

Role: UI Developer

• Building responsive HTML pages using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
• Solving integration issues with the Sitecore CMS team.
• Responsible for the timelines of the deliverables, code testing, and walkthroughs.
• Delivered high-quality code by collaborating closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, and translate them into viable solutions.