Nideesh Shetty Billadi
Associate Manager | Quality Assurance | CSM | PMP
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Scrum Master with a proven track record in facilitating Agile processes and promoting team collaboration. Delivers high-quality products and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Seeks to leverage expertise in Scrum methodologies, coaching, and conflict resolution to enhance team performance and drive project success. Committed to driving the achievement of organizational goals through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Manager | Scrum Master| QA
Light & Wonder (Sciplay)
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current
- Led the development of multiple game projects across various platforms, including Web and mobile
- Guiding and facilitating Agile ceremonies (i.e., daily standups, Sprint planning, Sprint review) and practices to ensure the team's adherence to the Agile framework
- Collaborating with the Product Owner to ensure a well-ordered and prioritized Team Backlog is consistently maintained and refined
- Identifying and eliminating obstacles that hinder the team's progress, both technical and non-technical, to ensure the team’s deliverables are not impeded
- Managed relevant metrics and agile tools (e.g., burndown charts, team velocity, kanban boards, etc.) to assess the team's deliverability performance and the effectiveness of Agile practices
- Managed the portfolio of game projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and YoY targets
- Managed project risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success
- Conducted regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders, and addressing concerns
- Coordinated with game producers, developers, designers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and schedule projects based on resource availability and market demand
- Evaluated project performance against key metrics, conducting post-mortems to capture lessons learned and improve future project outcomes
- Managed project schedules and resources, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality games on time
- Liaised with licensors, and other third-party stakeholders to ensure compliance with licensing agreements
- Contributed to the development of studio-wide processes and standards for game production, refining workflows to improve efficiency and quality
- Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Advanced Project Manager
Light and Wonder (Sciplay)
Bengaluru
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Served as dedicated Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach team members on Agile practices, promoting self-organization and cross-functional collaboration
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Monitor and report on team performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making and tracking project progress
- Lead testing efforts for social casino Games, overseeing the design and execution of test cases covering functional, regression testing
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues throughout the development lifecycle
- Mentored Junior test engineers, providing guidance on testing best practices and methodologies
- Conducted root cause analysis for identified defects and collaborated with the development team to implement effective solutions
- Participate in agile ceremonies, providing input on testing efforts during sprint planning and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Scrum Master | Senior Test Engineer II
Scientific Games (Sciplay)
Bengaluru
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Having in both roles as a SM & Senior Test Engineer have simplified communication between the team and stakeholders
- As a QA & SM got the opportunity of having direct visibility into the team’s progress and any potential blockers related to quality
- Developed and executed test cases for social casino Games, covering functional, regression, and performance testing
- Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to understand system requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
- Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems, collaborating with the development team for timely resolution
- Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
Senior Test Engineer I
Scientific Games (igaming)
Bengaluru
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepare Integration Test Cases for Games and RGS Platform Interaction
- Validating Games to ensure the Game rules comply with Specific jurisdictional Regulatory bodies (GLI, NMI)
- UI, Cross Browser testing of flash & Mobile Games
- Prepare Functional Test Cases for different functionalities of the Game/RGS like Auto play, Big Winner, Pay table, Multicurrency, Multi Denom, Responsible gaming etc
- Localization testing to verify Help page & Game contents for different jurisdictions
- Deploying builds and Testing in Staging environments & Partner sites as part of UAT before Game Release
- Preparation and execution of test cases for Interrupt and other negative scenarios
- Preparation and Execution of Recoverability Test Cases
- Test Management and Defect Tracking Tool used – Rally
- API Testing using Postman Tool to verify GLM functionality
- CI/CD using Jenkins
- I had the unique distinction of being the inaugural and sole Test Engineer responsible for testing the e-Instant game
- Got opportunity and played a key role in testing the first digital version of a Progressive game and was honored with the Employee of the Month award for my contributions to its success
Software QA Engineer
Scientific Games (Land Based Gaming Platforms)
Bengaluru
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Prepare functional & Integration Test Cases for Operating systems for EGM’s
- Executing testcases for G2S Protocol by verifying numerous communication events between EGM & back of House systems (Hosts)
- Verifying G2S Protocol messaging standards which uses xml v1.0, for communication between gaming devices (software, meters, hoppers) and Game management system (Progressives, cashless Accounting)
- Configuring EGM using G2S (Game 2 System) Protocol which enables many advanced features such as software download, remote configuration of games, remote software verification, and native embedded Player user Interface
- Validating Operating systems (Alpha) to ensure the software rules comply with Specific jurisdictional Regulatory bodies (ALC, WCLC)
- Actively Participated in Bug Triage, Reviewing the Bugs, following up until bring it to closure
Associate SQA Engineer
Bally Technologies (Land Based Gaming Platforms)
Bengaluru
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Assist in the development and execution of test cases, for Operating Systems for EGM specific to Australian Markets
- Verifying Communication Protocols like X-Series (NSW) Protocol and QCOM (Queensland)
- Collaborate with senior test engineers to understand system requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
- Participate in manual testing to identify and document software defects, working closely with the development team for resolution
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test plans and test reports
- Test Management Tool – Silk Central
- Defect Tracking Tool – Test Track Pro
Associate Software Engineer
Jadoli Systems affiliate of Aris Global (Register)
Mysore
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Gained exposure to testing methodologies, tools, and best practices in a professional setting
- Supported the testing team in manual testing for a Drug Regulatory product called Register
- Assisted in creating and executing test cases, tracking, and documenting software defects
- Collaborated with team members to contribute to the overall testing strategy and quality assurance process
- Test Management Tool used – Test Link
- Defect Tracking Tool Used – Bugzilla
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Kalpataru Institute of Technology
04.2001 - 06.2010
Skills
Team Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Agile Principles
Agile Metrics
Facilitation
Servant Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Improvement
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
undefinedPersonal Information
- Visa: B1/B2
- Passport Number: W2768732
- Date of Birth: 08/25/86
Timeline
Associate Manager | Scrum Master| QA
Light & Wonder (Sciplay)
01.2023 - Current
Advanced Project Manager
Light and Wonder (Sciplay)
02.2021 - 12.2022
Scrum Master | Senior Test Engineer II
Scientific Games (Sciplay)
05.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Test Engineer I
Scientific Games (igaming)
05.2017 - 04.2019
Software QA Engineer
Scientific Games (Land Based Gaming Platforms)
03.2014 - 04.2017
Associate SQA Engineer
Bally Technologies (Land Based Gaming Platforms)
03.2012 - 02.2014
Associate Software Engineer
Jadoli Systems affiliate of Aris Global (Register)
09.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Kalpataru Institute of Technology
04.2001 - 06.2010
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