Nagarjun Basavaraj
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Scrum Master with a proven track record at Pixelgrok Pvt Ltd, skilled in facilitating Agile ceremonies, and enhancing team collaboration. Notable expertise in backlog management and continuous process improvement enables coaching teams to achieve higher Scrum maturity. Strong communication with stakeholders drives project success and ensures alignment with business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Pixelgrok Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitating Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
- Collaborating with Product Owners for backlog management and prioritization
- Coaching teams on Agile principles, enhancing collaboration and productivity
- Removing impediments and promoting continuous improvement to deliver high-quality software
- Acting as liaison between teams and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment
- Guided teams to higher Scrum maturity and fostered a culture of ownership and accountability
Senior Fraud Analyst
PayPal India
Bangalore
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Investigated fraud patterns and executed AML procedures to protect e-commerce platforms
- Monitored seller account activity and identified risk behaviors to mitigate losses
- Leveraged data analytics for risk assessments and process improvement
Senior KYC Investigator
Rentomojo
Bangalore
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted in-depth KYC checks and fraud analysis to support compliance functions
- Maintained audit trails, reviewed customer activity, and mitigated operational risks
- Provided actionable insights to improve fraud prevention systems
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
Bangalore
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Performed fraud investigations using internal tools and open-source intelligence.
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders to resolve escalations, and refine processes.
- Created document repositories, and improved investigation frameworks.
Risk Associate
JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Reviewed trade transactions to ensure compliance with OFAC standards
- Handled global market escalations and monitored cross-border financial messaging
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
New Horizon College
Bangalore04-2012
Skills
- Scrum Framework and Agile Methodologies
- Sprint planning and retrospective analysis
- Scrum Ceremonies Facilitation
- Backlog Grooming and Refinement
- Stakeholder and Team Communication
- Backlog management and impediment removal
- Waterfall methodology, Kanban knowledge
- Continuous Process Improvement
- JIRA and Confluence expertise
- Team coaching, resource planning, and stakeholder communication
- Project team coordination and risk management
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Star Agile
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Star Agile
- JIRA User Certification, Star Agile
Projects
BAP Verification Process (Amazon), Designed and implemented improved quality investigation frameworks and document repositories, enhancing review accuracy. RAW Tool Optimization (Amazon), Partnered with developers and stakeholders to resolve tool issues, increasing system efficiency from 64% to 92%.
Languages
English
First Language
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Playing football, cricket, and badminton
- Reading books and swimming
Timeline
Scrum Master
Pixelgrok Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Senior Fraud Analyst
PayPal India
06.2021 - 10.2022
Senior KYC Investigator
Rentomojo
12.2018 - 01.2021
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
08.2016 - 11.2018
Risk Associate
JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
New Horizon College
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