Raghavendra Uppuluri
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Scrum Lead with a proven record at HCL Software, achieving a 50% increase in sprint velocity through effective agile methodologies and team leadership. Expertise in project management and risk mitigation, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in mentoring teams to enhance agile practices and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrum Lead
HCL Software
Hyderabad
08.2025 - Current
- Directed three cross-functional engineering teams of 36 engineers through end-to-end agile development using scrum methodology.
- Increased sprint velocity by 50%, enhancing functionality delivery while maintaining quality standards through process standardization.
- Achieved 95% sprint goal completion rate across all teams, demonstrating disciplined agile execution and reliability.
- Collaborated with product owners to prioritize user stories and define release plans.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and delivery.
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters on Agile principles and best practices.
- Monitored team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and support growth.
- Analyzed existing workflows to identify bottlenecks or potential improvements.
Program Lead/Scrum Master
TCS Canada Inc.
Toronto
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Facilitated Sprint planning, Sprint retrospective, Sprint Demos and Daily Stand-ups.
- Facilitated adoption of Agile approaches, standard methodologies, and tools, increasing team alignment and process efficiency.
- Guided and coached teams on Agile principles, strengthening their understanding and practical application.
- Collaborated with onsite and offshore teams to track deliverables, ensuring alignment and seamless execution across all phases of the project.
- Scheduling triage meetings with Developers, Delivery Managers, and Testers to troubleshoot and resolve critical defects promptly, maintaining project momentum.
- Proactively mitigating risks by developing and implementing robust risk mitigation plans, working closely with client teams to address potential challenges before these escalate.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing project scope, timelines, and budget constraints, delivering projects on time and within budget while upholding high-quality standards.
- Partnered with Product Owner and cross-functional teams to deliver incremental value.
- Enabled delivery of monthly and quarterly releases of strategic e-banking platform.
Project Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Hyderabad
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded Complaints Managing project for Becton Dickinson (BD), overseeing initial planning through final execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project objectives.
- Strategized, designed, and scheduled phases for large-scale projects, developing comprehensive project plans that adhered to strict timelines and effectively utilized available resources.
- Defined and allocated resources and created detailed plans to meet project goals, ensuring each phase was aligned with broader organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Coordinated Scrum events, including Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives, to foster team collaboration and streamline workflows.
- Tracked project milestones and progress against benchmarks, adjusting schedules and reallocating resources proactively to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines and scope.
Sr. Validation Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Led the GxP Validation project for Agilent Technologies Inc., ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory standards and driving the project to successful completion within set timelines.
- Reviewed extensive and complex data sets with scrupulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation and deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data collection, entry, and reporting processes, facilitating integration and alignment across departments.
- Conducted audits of validation procedures, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance project performance and compliance.
Senior Quality Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Hyderabad
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Led team of QA analysts, ensuring consistency in test processes and timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed and executed detailed test plans, cases, and scripts to validate product functionality and performance.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering continuous learning and enhancing their professional growth.
- Administered the Altair R1 project for Medtronic Inc., ensuring successful project execution and alignment with company objectives.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
Mounds View
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and executed detailed test plans, enhancing overall software quality and ensuring that all critical functionalities were rigorously validated.
- Refined and optimized test cases, ensuring thorough manual testing and increasing success rate and coverage of test scenarios.
- Collaborated with Development Team to identify potential issues early, minimizing post-release defects and facilitating smoother product launch.
- Led Altair R1 project for Medtronic Inc., enhancing software testing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Senior Quality Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
King of Prussia
07.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Quality Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
Chicago
03.2015 - 06.2016
Quality Analyst
KCD Technogence IT Solutions
Hyderabad
06.2010 - 11.2014
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Information Systems and Engineering Management
Harrisburg Institute of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA01-2016
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JNTU
Hyderabad, India01-2010
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Schedule Coordination
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- Agile coaching
- Impediment Management
- Quality Assurance
- Test Management Tools
- User Acceptance Testing
- User Interface Testing
- Mobile Testing
- API Quality Assurance
- Service-Oriented Testing
- Postman
- Test Reliability
- Agile Test Management
- Data Querying
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Lucidchart
- Visio
- MS Excel
- Conflict resolution
- Test Reliability
- Data Querying
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/12/87
Timeline
Scrum Lead
HCL Software
08.2025 - Current
Program Lead/Scrum Master
TCS Canada Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2024
Project Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
06.2020 - 11.2021
Sr. Validation Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Senior Quality Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
05.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Quality Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
07.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Quality Analyst
Peopleware Technologies
03.2015 - 06.2016
Quality Analyst
KCD Technogence IT Solutions
06.2010 - 11.2014
Master of Science (M.S.) - Information Systems and Engineering Management
Harrisburg Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JNTU