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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

Scrum and Agile proficiency

SaaS Product Management

Customer interaction

Project planning and development

Advanced problem solving Expertise

Leadership

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