Naveen Anapalli
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-oriented Scrum Master and Project Manager with over 16 years of total experience, including more than 10 years in IT and over 6 years spearheading Agile delivery across banking, financial services, and digital transformation programs. Proven ability to orchestrate Agile ceremonies, empower cross-functional teams, and optimize project execution using Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban. Adept at facilitating stakeholder alignment, resolving blockers, and delivering business value through continuous improvement, and servant leadership. Proficient in JIRA and Confluence, with a strong focus on velocity tracking, burndown analysis, and performance reporting. Recognized for mobilizing teams, enhancing collaboration, and consistently exceeding delivery goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Scrum Master
Srijan now A Material+ Company
Hyderabad
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Orchestrated Agile ceremonies across two Scrum teams, aligning sprint goals with business outcomes.
- Coached teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, elevating Agile maturity and predictability.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine the backlog and establish robust acceptance criteria.
- Facilitated release planning and managed cross-team dependencies to drive milestone delivery.
- Strengthened communication across global delivery and product teams, resolving blockers proactively.
- Trained new Scrum Masters and team members to scale Agile practices effectively.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Empowered two Agile teams to adopt Scrum practices, accelerating delivery cadence.
- Resolved impediments, reducing sprint blockers by 30% quarter over quarter.
- Guided teams through estimation and retrospectives, boosting sprint velocity by 10%.
- Liaised with stakeholders to enhance transparency, and optimize delivery flow.
- Leveraged JIRA dashboards to drive data-driven improvements. Supported Agile adoption across two high-performing teams; led change management and mindset shift.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Facilitated Scrum events for global teams, and partnered with Product Owners for backlog refinement.
- Championed psychological safety and team collaboration to foster innovation.
- Modeled core Agile values and metrics, improving team accountability and delivery focus.
- Delivered releases consistently by reinforcing Agile execution discipline.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Activated Agile ceremonies for high-visibility projects, and enabled full engagement and ownership.
- Diagnosed workflow bottlenecks using velocity and burndown charts.
- Partnered with stakeholders to streamline backlog prioritization and team focus.
Business Analyst
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Assessed business processes, authored BRDs/FRDs, and facilitated requirement workshops.
- Liaised with developers and testers to ensure the accurate implementation of business needs.
- Diagnosed root causes of inefficiencies, and recommended process enhancements.
Team Lead
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Directed fund operations and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior staff, and resolved escalations to maintain high service quality.
- Authored reports and documentation to support audit and operational transparency.
Education
PGCBM -
Narsee Monjee Institute of Business Management
Mumbai03-2015
Master of Business Administration -
Osmania University
Hyderabad06-2007
Skills
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban
- Project Management: Sprint/PI Planning, Risk & Dependency Management, Release Coordination
- Agile Delivery: Backlog Grooming, Sprint Execution, Retrospectives, Stakeholder Reporting
- Tools & Platforms: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, SharePoint
- Leadership & Coaching: Servant Leadership, Team Empowerment, Agile Coaching
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org
- SAFe 6 Certified Agilist, Scaled Agile, Inc
Achievements Metrics
- Reduced sprint spillover by 10% through early risk identification and backlog refinement
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20% via improved communication cadence
- Earned a 4.5/5 CSAT from stakeholders through consistent delivery and effective team collaboration
- Boosted team velocity by 10% through Agile coaching, estimation workshops, and actionable retrospectives.
Timeline
Senior Scrum Master
Srijan now A Material+ Company
08.2023 - 07.2025
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2023
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2020 - 02.2021
Scrum Master/Project Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2019 - 01.2020
Business Analyst
ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2019
Team Lead
ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2014
PGCBM -
Narsee Monjee Institute of Business Management
Master of Business Administration -
Osmania University
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