Nikhil Naik

• Aligned product roadmaps with strategic objectives through close collaboration with senior leadership teams.
• Introduced agile metrics such as velocity tracking and burn-down charts, enabling data-driven decision-making during sprint planning sessions.
• Reduced time to market with the introduction of cross-functional teams and efficient backlog management.
• Transformed project delivery by coaching teams on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Run daily scrum ceremonies, coach agile teams, and enhance product backlog items to drive product roadmap visioning and successful PI planning and implementation
• Coordinated cross-team dependencies
effectively, ensuring smooth progress throughout
the project lifecycle.

• Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
• Created and conducted 10 training sessions annually for Scrum Masters and teams related to agile best practices.
• Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning,backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Oversaw 7 successful consecutive release cycles,increasing content, decreasing bugs and assuring 100% functionality with each cycle.
• Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
• Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
• Collaborated in all Program Meetings, PI planning sessions, feature definition sessions, and Scrum of Scrum (SoS) meetings to drive alignment and progress.
• Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

• Achieved successful implementation of Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management
• Reduced bottlenecks in development process by actively removing impediments and facilitating solutions.
• Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
• Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
• Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
• Encouraged innovation and experimentation within team, leading to development of new features that enhanced product value.

• Led multiple vendor teams for BFS testing, transitioning development teams to Agile methodology
• Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
• Built strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional results while adhering to established deadlines and budgets.
• Optimized resource utilization through diligent workforce planning and skillset analysis, strategically aligning personnel with tasks suited to their strengths.
• Implemented change management processes to facilitate smooth transitions during critical project phases, minimizing disruption and maintaining momentum towards objectives.
• Managed project budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control, ensuring successful completion within financial constraints.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

• Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service

• Analyzed post-deployment system functionality, promptly mitigating challenges to sustain efficiency.
• Developed standard procedures for testing and validating software.

• Coordinated with external service providers to address third-party concerns impacting customer satisfaction.