NILESH K. CHAUDHARI
SCRUM MASTER
Pune
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented Scrum Master with over 15+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years in Agile delivery. Proven expertise in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, enabling high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement. Adept in stakeholder management, PI Planning, backlog refinement, and coaching teams to embrace Agile values and principles. Experienced in API development and transformation programs across distributed teams for large-scale enterprises.
Professional Agile facilitator committed to driving team success and delivering high-value projects. Proven track record in guiding teams through Agile transformations and optimizing workflows to enhance productivity. Known for strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs, ensuring consistent achievement of goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - Current
- Lead 2–4 cross-functional Scrum teams delivering API-based and legacy application development projects.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders for backlog prioritization and alignment to business goals.
- Provide transparent progress updates and risk reports to leadership, improving delivery predictability by 25%.
- Mentor 12 team members in Agile principles and performance, building a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
- Coordinate with other Scrum Masters in a scaled Agile setup (SAFe) to synchronize PI deliverables.
- Established ODC for Pune location and managed account-level issue resolution with high stakeholder satisfaction.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, enhancing team collaboration and driving project delivery efficiency through improved communication practices.
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the Agile framework across multiple teams.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in increased team productivity and higher project success rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve impediments, ensuring continuous delivery of high-quality software products.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- 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.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- 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.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and facilitating daily stand-ups.
Test Lead
TietoEVRY Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 07.2019
- Led API testing and delivery for banking applications; ensured robust test planning and execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure Definition of Done (DoD) compliance.
- Managed team of 3–6 members, driving test automation initiatives and process improvements.
- Supported client onboarding and customer engagement, improving satisfaction scores.
- Created reusable knowledge base documentation to enhance onboarding efficiency.
- Led the test strategy and execution for multiple projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks, significantly reducing testing time and enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements, resulting in improved product quality and reduced defects.
- Mentored junior testers on best practices and testing methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and cases based on project specifications, ensuring thorough coverage of all functionalities.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced overall test cycle time.
- Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
Test Consultant
ZenTest Labs Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2011
- Designed and executed regression test suites for critical application releases.
- Ensured smooth version upgrades and quality assurance for multiple client systems.
- Collaborated with development teams for continuous integration and test validation.
- Led testing initiatives to ensure quality assurance standards were met, significantly reducing software defects in production.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes, resulting in improved efficiency and faster release cycles.
- Developed and implemented automated testing frameworks, streamlining test execution and increasing overall team productivity.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and best practices.
- Optimized test coverage by identifying gaps in existing test cases and developing new ones accordingly.
- Accelerated defect resolution time with meticulous documentation of test cases, steps, and expected results.
Education
B.E. - Instrumentation
Government College of Engineering
Jalgaon, North Maharashtra, IndiaDiploma - Software Testing
SEED InfoTech
Pune, India01.2006
Certification
Certified Scrum Master – Scrum.org & International Scrum Institute
Timeline
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - Current
Test Lead
TietoEVRY Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 07.2019
Test Consultant
ZenTest Labs Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2011
Diploma - Software Testing
SEED InfoTech
B.E. - Instrumentation
Government College of Engineering
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Leadership Excellence Award – Toastmasters Club, TietoEVRY., 'Pat on Back' Award – Tieto Client Management Project documentation excellence., Client Appreciation – K Bank Project for high-quality delivery and performance., Star Performer – ZenTest Labs for outstanding testing contribution.