Prasad Kanta
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Scrum Master with a proven track record at Coforge Limited, adept at driving Agile transformations and enhancing team collaboration. Expert in JIRA and performance tracking, I foster a culture of continuous improvement, achieving timely project releases and high-quality deliverables while empowering teams through effective communication and structured delegation. Results-driven Scrum Master with expertise in Agile coaching and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance sprint efficiency and foster a motivated Agile work culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Coforge Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the implementation of Scrum and Agile methodologies in a Kanban-driven environment, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and achieving consistent high-quality deliveries.
- Drove sprint efficiency by proactively tracking user stories, identifying blockers, and resolving impediments to ensure smooth and timely project releases.
- Fostered team responsibility and ownership through structured delegation, empowering members to remain focused and aligned with sprint objectives.
- Boosted team engagement and morale by organizing virtual collaboration activities, cultivating a cohesive and motivated Agile work culture.
- Client: Northern Trust
Scrum Master
Wissen infotech pvt ltd
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Guided and mentored Agile teams on Scrum practices, driving backlog refinement, sprint planning, and execution to improve velocity and delivery cadence.
- Led multiple Scrum teams with unified product backlogs, enhancing coordination and ensuring timely feature releases aligned with business objectives.
- Instituted Agile metrics and performance tracking (e.g., burn-down charts, velocity trends), enabling data-driven decisions and improved stakeholder transparency.
- Resolved project roadblocks swiftly, managed team dependencies, and championed a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives and adaptive planning.
- Client: Schneider Electric
Scrum Master
AR SOFTCON Private Limited
Hyderabad
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Product Owners, developers, and fellow Scrum Masters to design and implement innovative solutions aligned with project objectives.
- Proactively addressed team challenges, offering support and guidance to foster a collaborative and productive environment.
- Effectively balanced workloads and responsibilities, enhancing team efficiency and overall performance.
- Aided in the prioritization and resolution of software defects, maintaining high quality standards.
- Identified and eliminated impediments to reduce disruptions and ensure continuous team productivity.
- Actively participated in all key Scrum ceremonies, delivering updates and raising critical issues for timely resolution.
- Executed various types of testing with comprehensive strategies to ensure high-quality software deliverables.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing best practices and recommending actionable enhancements.
Software Tester
AR Softcon Private limited
Hyderabad
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed and executed test cases for software applications at AR Softcon.
- Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software defects.
- Conducted regression testing to ensure application stability after updates.
- Participated in project meetings to provide insights on software quality issues.
- Trained new team members on testing procedures and best practices.
Education
MBA -
SV University
Accord Business School04-2016
Skills
- Scrum
- SAFe
- Agile Coaching
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Velocity
- Burndown
- Scrum framework
- Team collaboration
- Performance tracking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Sprint Planning
- Retrospectives
- Risk Management
- Backlog Grooming
- Manual Testing
- Defect Tracking
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Scrum.org
- Forage Agile Methodology Certificate
- SAFE Agilist 6.0 Certified
Accomplishments
- Championed Agile transformation, driving a 35% uplift in productivity.
- Scaled Scrum adoption across multiple teams.
- Mentored 14+ Agile teams.
- Deployed Agile metrics frameworks.
- Rolled out continuous improvement strategies.
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
Key Skills And Tools
Scrum, SAFe, Agile Coaching, JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Velocity, Burndown, CFD, MS Office, Teams, Zoom, Miro, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Risk Management, Backlog Grooming, Manual Testing, Defect Tracking
Timeline
Scrum Master
Coforge Limited
07.2023 - Current
Scrum Master
Wissen infotech pvt ltd
05.2022 - 11.2022
Scrum Master
AR SOFTCON Private Limited
02.2021 - 05.2022
Software Tester
AR Softcon Private limited
03.2017 - 02.2021
MBA -
SV University