RITESH GUPTA
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Delhi,DL
Summary
Agile Delivery Leader and Certified Scrum Master with 8+ years of experience driving end-to-end IT delivery, Agile transformation & cross-functional team performance across multiple domains. Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills. Demonstrative Scrum Master with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Scrum Master
R Systems International Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitating agile delivery for three teams, guaranteeing a uniform application of Scrum principles and delivery discipline.
- Facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to drive transparency and cadence.
- Partnering with Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and value-driven delivery.
- Driving root cause analysis for regressions and delivery impediments to improve quality and predictability.
- Establishing delivery metrics, dashboards, and conducting Scrum of Scrums for dependency and risk management.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Streamlined release processes through close coordination between development teams and operations staff.
- Streamlined communication between developers and QA teams, ensuring smoother workflow and higher quality outputs.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
Project Manager
Pinga Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed structured project plans covering scope, timelines, risks, and resources.
- Planned, estimated, and prioritized QA and delivery activities across sprint cycles.
- Facilitated regular team and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
Project Manager
Appinventiv Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed client communication, governance, and expectation alignment throughout delivery.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Scrum Master
Tech Mahindra
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Coached teams on an Agile mindset, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Collaborated with Product Owners on backlog refinement and sprint goal definition.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
- Reduced bottlenecks in development process by actively removing impediments and facilitating solutions.
Scrum Master
Tecdune Services LLP
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies to improve delivery workflows and team efficiency.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Encouraged cross-functional collaboration by organizing workshops and training sessions for different departments within the organization.
- Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Implemented Scrum practices across departments to enhance communication and predictability.
- Tracked KPIs, productivity metrics, and delivery timelines with line managers.
- Prepared and presented delivery and performance reports to senior management.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
Education
Master in Computer Applications - IT
Kalinga University
07-2018
Bachelor in Commerce - B.Com
Delhi University
01-2000
Skills
Agile & Delivery Leadership
Accomplishments
- Reinforced agile best practices and assisted the plans to mature and strengthen the agile disciplines for the client.
- Collaborated with 5 teams in the development of a Project related to timely delivery & appreciated by the client.
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Scrum Alliance (Valid through Nov 2027)
Timeline
Scrum Master
R Systems International Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Pinga Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 08.2024
Project Manager
Appinventiv Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 04.2024
Scrum Master
Tech Mahindra
02.2022 - 11.2022
Scrum Master
Tecdune Services LLP
04.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor in Commerce - B.Com
Delhi University
Master in Computer Applications - IT
Kalinga University