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Certification
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Radhika P

Chennai,TN

Summary

SUMMARY

Experienced with agile methodologies, guiding teams to deliver high-quality projects efficiently. Utilizes strong leadership skills to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts. Track record of fostering collaborative and adaptive team environment to meet project goals.

Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1

AZURE certified

Work History

Project Delivery Lead /Project Scrum Master

Ingram Micro
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Improved project efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and conducting daily Scrum meetings.
  • Managed risk assessment process by identifying potential threats early on and developing mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Coached team members on Scrum processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team, resulting in increased overall project performance and higher levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and addressing potential roadblocks proactively.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors and external partners contributing positively towards overall project success.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members through open dialogue and constructive feedback sessions, fostering a positive working atmosphere conducive to high productivity levels.
  • Provided regular updates on project status through clear reporting mechanisms customized for various stakeholders'' needs.
  • Led retrospective meetings to analyze completed sprints'' successes and challenges, promoting continuous learning within the team environment.
  • Implemented metrics tracking system to monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement continuously.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and risks associated with each phase.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Enhanced product delivery timeline with effective backlog management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.

Scrum Master/ Project Coordinator

Freelancer
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.

Scrum Master / Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Sets and runs effective recurring status meetings with the product, portfolio and delivery managers
  • Team to make the system and process improvements captured in Sprint Retrospective Meetings
  • Provides a single point of contact for projects
  • Manages the health of the team, coach team members and clients on Agile process
  • Works with Product Owner to define project scope and objectives
  • Works effectively with others to remove delivery team roadblocks
  • Administers all Agile/Scrum processes including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives

Content Management & Portals -Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Services
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Strong knowledge of good software development practices
  • Delivered more than 8 projects with budgets from $50,000 to $1 million on-time and on-budget for clients such as Metlife, Southern California Energy, DBS Singapore, Western Union, JPMC, BNYM
  • Led team of 25 members for Insurance and Banking Clients
  • Created and managed project resource loading and budget, reconciles budget monthly and communicates risks to Leadership
  • Strong project management skills like analysis, planning, reporting & escalation
  • Ability to prioritize workload & adapt to changing demands
  • Able to work under strict deadlines with flexible working hours

Associate Consultant

Satyam Computer Services Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Participate in all phases of development starting with a conceptual model through functional and detailed design to implementation, debugging and deployment of the software solution
  • Direct and participate with team members in the analysis, development and delivery of all support and project work for assigned application(s)
  • Defined requirements for new and existing system modifications
  • Prepared status reports, presentations, and Project demonstrations for senior managers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Consult with clients and team members to develop technical solutions to complex business problems
  • Training and mentoring of the team and the team members in terms of their job performance and competencies

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

VIT
01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Auxilium Women's College , Vellore, India
05-1997

Skills

  • Agile - Scrum
  • Project Management
  • JQuery
  • JIRA
  • DevOps - GIT, DokeDocker [Trained]
  • GIT Hub
  • AZURE [ Trained]
  • Adobe AEM
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Lotus Domino R85x

Certification

  • Certified AZURE Foundation
  • Certified Scrum Master

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Achieved 97% defect free project efficiency by effectively testing using JIRA.
  • Received the best employee award of the year 2012 in Cognizant Technology Solutions

Timeline

Project Delivery Lead /Project Scrum Master - Ingram Micro
05.2021 - 04.2022
Scrum Master/ Project Coordinator - Freelancer
09.2019 - 04.2021
Scrum Master / Project Manager - Cognizant Technology Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
Content Management & Portals -Project Manager - Cognizant Technology Services
01.2005 - 01.2013
Associate Consultant - Satyam Computer Services Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Certified AZURE Foundation
  • Certified Scrum Master
VIT - Master of Computer Applications,
Auxilium Women's College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Radhika P