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Rajani Thakur
Safe Scrum Master
Nagpur,MH
Summary
Certified SAFe Scrum Master and Agile Project Management professional with over 8 years of Agile leadership experience and 18 years in the IT sector. Strong hands-on expertise in the SAFe Agile framework and various Agile practices, including sprint forecasting, data analysis, and KPI-driven delivery.
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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager
TechMahindra
Nagpur
01.2016 - Current
- Directed cross-functional agile teams to enhance project delivery and collaboration in a SAFe Agile Release Train framework.
- Facilitated structured daily scrum sessions, encompassing sprint planning, review, demo, and retrospective, to promote effective agile methodologies.
- Constructed detailed Azure DevOps (ADO) dashboards, focusing on velocity, sprint predictability, burn-down trends, defect leakage, and capacity utilization metrics.
- Achieved improved project outcomes by implementing agile estimation techniques. Delivered accurate story points through effective planning poker sessions. Enhanced team dynamics and data management practices through relative sizing methodologies.
- Analyzed and mitigated disruptions, fostering a smoother sprint workflow and improved team collaboration.
- Fostered collaboration with business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in project execution.
- Utilized situational awareness and facilitation skills to manage interdepartmental dependencies and resolve conflicts efficiently.
- Provided comprehensive coaching to scrum teams, focusing on agile principles and ensuring strict compliance with scrum methodologies.
- Identify and remove impediments to ensure uninterrupted sprint execution.
- Evaluated team progress by tracking agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, sprint capacity, and defect trends for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to align sprint goals with business objectives.
- Responsible for team-level decisions to ensure successful sprint outcomes.
- Led discussions with various agile teams to identify and mitigate cross-team dependencies effectively.
- Optimized Jira dashboards and reports to provide comprehensive visibility for management oversight.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
Azure Migration Lead
TechMahindra
Nagpur
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Orchestrated migration strategy for development, testing, and production environments to Azure, optimizing resource allocation and scalability.
- Crafted comprehensive cloud deployment strategy that successfully minimized infrastructure costs by 18%.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Facilitated detailed planning for environment builds and production deployments, maintaining strict adherence to established release governance protocols.
- Oversaw end-to-end testing processes to ensure high-quality standards and successful product launches.
- Partnered with architecture, DevOps, and security teams to align processes with compliance standards.
Transition Manager
Techmahindra
Nagpur
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Oversaw comprehensive transition of large telecom project from third-party vendor to Tech Mahindra, facilitating improved service delivery and project continuity.
- Crafted strategic transition plans, incorporating risk mitigation tactics and a structured resource onboarding framework.
- Achieved timely project completion by expertly managing budget schedules. Reduced project risks through diligent maintenance of risk logs. Enhanced project outcomes by effectively managing RAID processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline transition processes, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Crafted and deployed strategic transition frameworks that ensure alignment with both organizational objectives and client specifications.
- Analyzed project scope and risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices throughout transitions.
- Led change management efforts by providing training, support, and guidance to affected employees throughout the transition process.
- Streamlined transition processes by implementing effective project management methodologies and communication strategies.
Application Support Analyst
Genpact
Delhi
11.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided L1/L2 production support for Oracle-based applications.
- Reduced production incidents by 25% via proactive monitoring.
- Managed database triggers, stored procedures, and backend performance tuning.
- Supported AS400, SAP, Oracle systems in global delivery model.
Education
BE - Computer Engineering
Nagpur University
Nagpur06-2004
Skills
- Experience with Azure DevOps tools
- Agile methodology implementation
- Scrum methodology expertise
- Experience with agile estimation techniques
- Team-based planning approach
- Jira
- Confluence
Certification
- SAFE Agilist certified
- Prince2 Certified
- ITIL V3 certified
Languages
English
Hindi
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteTimeline
Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager
TechMahindra
01.2016 - Current
Azure Migration Lead
TechMahindra
01.2012 - 12.2015
Transition Manager
Techmahindra
01.2010 - 12.2011
Application Support Analyst
Genpact
11.2005 - 12.2009
BE - Computer Engineering
Nagpur University
Personal Information
Title: Agile Project Manager and SAFe Scrum Master