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Ravi Choubey

Thane

Summary

Experienced Scrum Master and Agile Project Manager with 13 years of overall experience, including 5 years leading Agile delivery and cross-functional teams. Enabling high-performing teams and leading. Proven expertise in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams on Agile/SAFe practices, optimizing flow, and removing impediments to enhance team velocity, predictability, and continuous customer value. Adept at backlog refinement, stakeholder alignment, governance reporting, and using metrics such as velocity, burndown, cycle time, and flow efficiency to drive continuous improvement. Strong background in conflict resolution, Agile coaching, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, QA, design, security, and product teams. Skilled in supporting Agile transformations, improving organizational maturity, and enabling the delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions, including IAM and regulated environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Associate Manager/Scrum Master

Fortrea private limited
Mumbai
02.2021 - Current

Facilitated all Agile ceremonies, ensuring structured, timeboxed execution focused on outcomes.

Coached team on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile methodologies to enhance maturity and predictability.

Partnered with Product Owner to refine and prioritize product backlog using INVEST principles.

Implemented Kanban flow practices including WIP limits and cycle time analysis for continuous optimization.

Established Kanban boards and metrics to improve visibility and streamline value delivery.

Supported SAFe ceremonies to ensure alignment across teams during critical planning activities.

Collaborated with Release Train Engineer and other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies effectively.

Identified and resolved impediments related to integration and tooling to maintain workflow.

Team Lead/Scrum Master

Cognizant Tech Sol
Mumbai
02.2019 - 01.2021

Facilitated Agile teams through Scrum ceremonies, sprint execution, and backlog grooming to align with product priorities.

Collaborated with Product Owners to refine epics and clarify requirements, defining sprint goals that maximize business value.

Monitored sprint progress using burndown charts and velocity metrics to manage risks effectively.

Resolved impediments related to environment issues, requirements gaps, and cross-functional dependencies.

Coached teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement practices to enhance team performance.

Communicated sprint health and release milestones to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Ensured compliance with Definition of Ready (DoR), Definition of Done (DoD), and quality governance guidelines.

Supported scaling initiatives through Scrum of Scrums and cross-team synchronization activities.

specialist TQ

Cognizant Tech Sol
Mumbai
02.2016 - 02.2019
  • Executed quality checks, KPI analysis, and randomization audits on critical workflows, enhancing compliance and quality scores.
  • Conducted CAPA investigations and monitored corrective measures to ensure effective closure without recurrence.
  • Delivered coaching and training sessions for new and existing team members, promoting consistency and quality.
  • Participated in internal and external audits by preparing documentation and conducting gap assessments.
  • Developed and reviewed SOPs, WIs, and quality guidelines to facilitate streamlined workflow management.

Operation Specialist

Quintiles Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
04.2014 - 02.2016

Ensured compliance and accuracy in PV workflows through rigorous quality checks and issue resolution with global stakeholders.
Supported RCA/CAPA initiatives, optimizing workload planning and updating SOPs for consistent processes.
Coached new team members to enhance onboarding experiences and improve delivery efficiency.

QA Analyst

WIPRO Ltd
New Delhi
02.2012 - 10.2013

Executed data validation, quality checks, and compliance reviews for accurate SOP adherence.
Supported root cause analysis efforts by identifying defects and collaborating on resolution strategies.
Prepared documentation and evidence to ensure audit readiness within organizational standards.
Provided constructive training and feedback aimed at improving overall team performance.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh
09-2011

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

AAIDU
Allahabad
05-2009

Skills

Agile project management tools

Jira and Azure DevOps

Collaboration platforms

Delivery reporting and automation

  • Burndown and velocity tracking
  • Capacity planning and analysis
  • Cross-team dependency management
  • Technical knowledge in SDLC
  • CI/CD and DevSecOps awareness
  • Cloud concepts and IAM
  • UX/UI principles
  • Root cause analysis and risk management
  • Requirements and gap analysis
  • Process and value stream mapping
  • Facilitation and coaching skills
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Effective communication and presentation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team collaboration techniques

Certification

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Core Compitencies

· Agile Coaching & Mentoring

· Scrum Framework & SAFe Practices

· Sprint Planning, Reviews & Retrospectives

· Backlog Management & Refinement

· Flow Optimization & Value Delivery

· Stakeholder Management & Communication

· Conflict Resolution & Impediment Removal

· Cross-Functional Team Leadership

· Continuous Improvement & Agile Maturity Advancement

· Servant Leadership & Team Empowerment

· Metrics-Driven Delivery (Velocity, Burndown, Cycle Time)

· Iteration Execution & Governance Reporting

· Risk Identification & Mitigation

· Release Planning & PI/Sprint Coordination

· Change Management & Organizational Agility

· User Story Writing & Acceptance Criteria

· Transparency, Inspection & Adaptation

· Coaching in Lean, Kanban & Continuous Delivery

· Scaled Agile (ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums)

· Collaboration Across Onshore/Offshore Teams

Timeline

Associate Manager/Scrum Master

Fortrea private limited
02.2021 - Current

Team Lead/Scrum Master

Cognizant Tech Sol
02.2019 - 01.2021

specialist TQ

Cognizant Tech Sol
02.2016 - 02.2019

Operation Specialist

Quintiles Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 02.2016

QA Analyst

WIPRO Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2013

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dibrugarh University

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

AAIDU
Ravi Choubey