MANOHAR JONNALAGADDA
Scrum Master/Project Management
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven software testing and team management professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in diverse testing domains, including ETL, database, UI, functional, regression, Salesforce, and Vlocity testing. Expertise in overseeing the complete software testing lifecycle—from requirement analysis and system study to defect tracking and project documentation—ensures the delivery of high-quality results. Recognized as a techno-savvy leader who fosters collaboration within high-performance teams while effectively driving the adoption of Agile principles and Scrum methodologies to enhance project outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and effective communication, with a focus on prioritizing tasks to optimize workflows and resolve conflicts efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Scrum Master
TCS Adibatla
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and ensured adherence to Scrum practices, enhancing team collaboration and project delivery efficiency.
- Mentored cross-functional teams in Agile methodologies, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Collaborated with product owners to refine backlog prioritization, resulting in improved sprint planning and alignment with business goals.
- Implemented metrics and reporting tools to track team performance, leading to optimized workflows and increased transparency.
- Resolved impediments by coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and enhancing team morale.
- Conducted training sessions on Scrum principles, elevating team knowledge and promoting best practices across departments.
- Led retrospectives to gather insights and foster open communication, which improved team dynamics and project outcomes.
Software Engineering Sr. Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 04.2022
- Managing requirement gathering, system analysis and finalization of technical / functional specifications
- Identifying documents related to components and maintaining detailed study of the same as per the product changes, by getting in touch with the product developers
- Interacting with clients / users for requirement gathering, risk assessment & discussions for effort/cost/time estimation
- Ensuring adequate quality assurance through rapid regression cycles making sure that incremental working software is usable by stakeholders at regular time intervals
- Executing projects involving scoping, resource mobilization, execution within cost & time parameters
- Designing test strategy, developing test plans and approving test cases and scheduling project for releases in coordination with project managers and clients
- Setting-out quality standards for various operational areas, ensuring a high-quality customer experience, while adhering to SLAs and work processes
- Tracking the progress with respect to the cost, demand forecasts, time overruns to ensure timely execution of projects, steering delivery management for technical deliverables of concurrent projects
QA Engineer
Seneca Global IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Managing requirement gathering, system analysis and finalization of technical / functional specifications
- Identifying documents related to components and maintaining detailed study of the same as per the product changes, by getting in touch with the product developers
- Interacting with clients / users for requirement gathering, risk assessment & discussions for effort/cost/time estimation
- Ensuring adequate quality assurance through rapid regression cycles making sure that incremental working software is usable by stakeholders at regular time intervals
- Executing projects involving scoping, resource mobilization, execution within cost & time parameters
- Designing test strategy, developing test plans and approving test cases and scheduling project for releases in coordination with project managers and clients
- Setting-out quality standards for various operational areas, ensuring a high-quality customer experience, while adhering to SLAs and work processes
- Tracking the progress with respect to the cost, demand forecasts, time overruns to ensure timely execution of projects, steering delivery management for technical deliverables of concurrent projects
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Bharat Institute of Engineering & Technology
HyderabadSkills
Strategy Planning & Execution
undefinedCertification
Hexawise Certified Tester, TOSCA Automation Engineer, Automation Anywhere Master Professional (A 2019)
Soft Skills
- Communicator
- Motivator
- Collaborator
- Innovator
- Intuitive
Timeline
Scrum Master
TCS Adibatla
04.2022 - 10.2025
Software Engineering Sr. Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 04.2022
QA Engineer
Seneca Global IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 04.2015
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Bharat Institute of Engineering & Technology