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Raghavendran Rajagopal

Raghavendran Rajagopal

Certified Scrum Master, Project Manager

Summary

Mission-focused, Successful Scrum Master offering over 4 years of experience in coaching and mentoring Scrum teams to deliver complex SaaS products in an Agile framework. Excellent reputation in handling multiple Scrum teams with over 8 years of Project Management expertise and a proven track record of delivering multimillion-dollar projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Scrum Master

Cognizant
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2018 - Current

• Delivers successful Sprints and adds Business value every Sprint
• Leads 2 Scrum teams consisting of 18 members working to streamline complex products by delivering consistently in iterative model
• Guides and mentors Scrum team by coaching on Agile principles and practices while also meeting delivery commitment.
• Facilitates Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives
• Implements Agile mindset by conducting analysis on Burndown Chart, Team velocity and with consistent improvement initiatives
• Supports Product Owners by removing roadblocks, enhancing velocity and ensure Product vision and Product roadmap are well-defined and understood
• Enables the Scrum team to become self organized and helps in removing impediments to support smooth implementation
• Facilitates Scrum of Scrum meetings to ensure all Scrum teams are focused on Product vision and Business value
• Supports team using Servant Leadership style and leading by example.

Project Manager

Cognizant
New York City, New York
12.2017 - 08.2020

• Successfully implemented a Digital Transformation project worth $5 million dollars by Jan 2021 creating a greater Business value
• Develops and initiates projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
• Leads 100+ member project teams specializing in SaaS product development and maintenance
• Envisions solutions-related issues and conflicts, collaborating with functional or business teams and developers to deliver solutions that meet business requirements
• Develops executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
• Drives team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
• Orchestrates projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Achieves project deadlines by coordinating with contractors and vendors to manage performance.
• Identifies plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.

Oracle Consultant

Cognizant
Chennai
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.

Senior Business Analyst

Cognizant
11.2014 - 03.2016

• Analyzed user requirements, performed impact analysis and generated system requirements documents
• Created and reviewed functional test cases and audited the functionality on the quality of deliverables at intervals
• Supervised quality and completeness of System Use Cases/ BRDs
• Collaborated with the project team in solution development and implementation; presented the business solution to the client

Project Manager

RedBlackTree Technologies
Chennai
05.2008 - 09.2014
  • Managed end to end operations of SaaS Healthcare product including budgeting, scheduling, implementation and support
  • Headed multiple project teams specializing in US Healthcare product development and maintenance.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.

Senior Analyst

Dell Perot Systems
06.2006 - 11.2007

Accounts Receivable Analyst

MM Imagine Technologies
01.2005 - 01.2006

Education

MBA - Customer Relationship Management

Symbiosis
Pune
06.2012 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madras University
Chennai
06.2001 - 04.2004

Skills

Scrum methodology

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Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Interests

Music, Literature, Theatre, Movies, Tennis

Timeline

Senior Scrum Master

Cognizant
01.2018 - Current

Project Manager

Cognizant
12.2017 - 08.2020

Oracle Consultant

Cognizant
03.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Business Analyst

Cognizant
11.2014 - 03.2016

MBA - Customer Relationship Management

Symbiosis
06.2012 - 02.2014

Project Manager

RedBlackTree Technologies
05.2008 - 09.2014

Senior Analyst

Dell Perot Systems
06.2006 - 11.2007

Accounts Receivable Analyst

MM Imagine Technologies
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madras University
06.2001 - 04.2004
Raghavendran RajagopalCertified Scrum Master, Project Manager