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Rashmi Ranjita Mohanty

Rashmi Ranjita Mohanty

Bengaluru

Summary

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

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Scrum Master

TCS
07.2022 - Current
  • Identified and resolved impediments, ensuring the smooth progress of projects towards completion.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Created a culture of continuous learning through ongoing training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
  • Collaborated closely with product owners to prioritize backlog items based on business value and stakeholder needs.
  • Improved project delivery timeframes through effective backlog management and sprint planning.
  • Optimized resource allocation through capacity planning, maximizing team productivity without overloading resources.
  • Managed risks proactively by anticipating potential issues and creating mitigation plans.
  • Ensured timely delivery of high-quality software products by enforcing adherence to Agile principles during development cycles.
  • Conducted sprint reviews and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative environment for feedback and improvement.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, aligning expectations and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects.
  • Coached team members in Agile practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Scrum Master

Merck KGaA
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Lowes
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Improved business continuity through regular testing and updating of disaster recovery plans.
  • Streamlined recovery processes for increased efficiency, utilizing best practices in business continuity management.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures, recommending adjustments as needed to strengthen overall disaster readiness efforts.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all disaster recovery activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Regularly updated disaster recovery plans to reflect changes in organizational structure, systems, and processes, ensuring continuous alignment with business objectives.
  • Developed, maintained and implemented plans and procedures associated with successful delivery of disaster response services.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop tailored business continuity strategies that met unique organizational needs.

Release Manager

IBM
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated testing efforts across various departments to validate release readiness, ensuring high-quality products before deployment.
  • Proactively managed stakeholder expectations throughout the release cycle by providing timely updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Identified risks and dependencies early in the process, enabling proactive mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
  • Developed robust contingency plans for unforeseen challenges, ensuring minimal impact on project delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced communication between development and operations teams for smooth releases, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
  • Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
  • Planned and orchestrated end-to-end processes
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.

Senior Associate(Developer)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2010 - 06.2015
  • Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
  • Ensured seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms through meticulous planning, testing, and execution.
  • Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
  • Consistently met project milestones while maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout all stages of the development life cycle.
  • Created comprehensive documentation detailing software functionality for future reference or maintenance purposes.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Engineering

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar
08.2010

Skills

  • SAFe Framework
  • Release planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Servant Leadership
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Resource Allocation
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Scrum Framework Expertise
  • Project Team Coordination
  • Effective Communication

Certification

Certified SCRUM MASTER

ITIL® V3 Foundation

ITIL Intermediate Service Transition Certification

Timeline

Agile Scrum Master

TCS
07.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

Merck KGaA
07.2019 - 07.2022

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Lowes
01.2017 - 07.2019

Release Manager

IBM
06.2015 - 01.2017

Senior Associate(Developer)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2010 - 06.2015

B.Tech - Computer Engineering

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar
Rashmi Ranjita Mohanty