Phani Kumar
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Agile professional with extensive experience in Agile, Scrum, Product Management, Requirements Definition, Software Development, and Quality Assurance. Proven track record in delivering mobile and web applications across E-commerce, Banking/Finance, and Retail sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, and ensuring efficient project delivery. Seeking a role as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or Agile Delivery Manager to leverage expertise and drive success in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Scrum Master
Kynatech
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Led Agile Transformation: Orchestrated Agile transformation, promoting Scrum and Agile methodologies alignment with organizational objectives, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
Chief Scrum Master
Publicis Resources (Coders Brain - as a consultant)
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Led Scrum of Scrums, overseeing 5 Scrum Masters and 10 Scrum Teams, resulting in a 20% improvement in project delivery.
- Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
- Led and managed Agile and Scrum teams at an organizational level.
- Developed and implemented Agile strategies aligned with the overall business objectives.
- Provided strategic guidance to executive leadership on Agile best practices and methodologies.
- Spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives across the organization.
- Oversaw the implementation of Agile frameworks and methodologies to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to Agile practices.
- Mentored and coached Scrum Masters and Agile teams for continuous improvement.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the teams.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance Agile and Scrum knowledge across the
Delivery Manager
Srijan technologies pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided strategic direction and leadership for the successful delivery of 10 web application projects with third-party integrations, aligning 5 teams and allocating resources to meet or exceed project objectives.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Utilize metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress and report on team performance.
- Provide clear and insightful reporting to both project teams and leadership for informed decision-making.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture through effective communication and collaboration.
- Facilitate an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Program Manager
Nisum consulting Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2021
Sr Agile Project Manager
Clicksco.com
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided strategic direction for digital projects in a dynamic agency environment, resulting in a 20% increase in project alignment with business goals and client objectives.
- Agile Project Management:Proven experience in applying Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to successfully manage projects.
Led cross-functional Agile teams in delivering high-quality projects within specified timelines. - Scrum Master Responsibilities:Served as a Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Removed impediments and ensured the team's adherence to Agile principles. - Project Planning and Execution:Developed comprehensive project plans incorporating Agile practices to ensure successful project delivery.
Executed projects with a focus on iterative development, adaptability, and client satisfaction. - Stakeholder Collaboration:Effectively collaborated with stakeholders, product owners, and team members to define project requirements and priorities.
Maintained transparent communication channels to align project goals with stakeholder expectations. - Team Leadership:Provided strong leadership to Agile teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Encouraged team members to embrace Agile principles and practices for enhanced project outcomes.
- Risk Management:Implemented proactive risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues during project execution.
Ensured the successful resolution of challenges to meet project objectives. - Metrics and Reporting:Utilized Agile metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project progress and team performance.
Generated regular, clear, and data-driven reports for stakeholders and leadership. - Continuous Improvement:Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement by incorporating feedback and lessons learned into project processes.
Initiated process improvements to optimize Agile project management and delivery efficiency.
Sr Agile Project Manager / Head of COE
Arup India
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Led the Agile transformation journey, establishing a Center of Excellence (COE) to support Agile initiatives across 5 projects.
Sr Project Manager
ETG Global Services pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 12.2015
- Defined project scopes, objectives, and requirements, ensuring alignment with client expectations, and successfully delivered projects within scope, resulting in a 15% reduction in scope creep and project overruns.
- Team Leadership:Provided strong leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a focus on project goals.
Directed and motivated team members to achieve project objectives and deliverables. - Quality Assurance:Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables met defined standards.
Conducted regular quality reviews and inspections to maintain project quality.
Project Manager
OCBC Bank - Netbanking Application
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and successfully defined the project scope for the Netbanking application.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Osmania University
01.1996
Skills
- Scrum Framework
- Technical Skills
- Data Analysis
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Servant Leadership
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Negotiation
- Agile Tools and Practices
- Release Management
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Scrum/Agile Methodologies
- Team Management & Training
- Project / Program Planning & Management
- Solution Architecture
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Client/ Stakeholder Management
- Application / Product Development
- Testing & Quality Assurance
- Requirement Gathering & Analysis
- Daily Scrum/ Sprint Planning
- Delivery / Release Management
- Project Tracking
- Work Flow Planning
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Project Estimation and Bidding
Certification
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) – ICAgile
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrumalliance.org
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrumalliance.org
- Certified Expert – Advanced Coldfusion
Languages
Hindi
Telugu
English
Timeline
Sr Scrum Master
Kynatech
04.2023 - 07.2023
Chief Scrum Master
Publicis Resources (Coders Brain - as a consultant)
12.2022 - 04.2023
Delivery Manager
Srijan technologies pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 11.2022
Program Manager
Nisum consulting Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2021
Sr Agile Project Manager
Clicksco.com
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sr Agile Project Manager / Head of COE
Arup India
01.2016 - 12.2016
Sr Project Manager
ETG Global Services pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 12.2015
Project Manager
OCBC Bank - Netbanking Application
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Osmania University
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) – ICAgile
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrumalliance.org
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrumalliance.org
- Certified Expert – Advanced Coldfusion
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