Sandhya N
Scrum Master/ Project Lead
Summary
Experienced Scrum Master with 7.5+ years of success leading teams to develop high-quality software solutions within budget and on time. Proficient in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and sprint planning. Exceptionally organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Skilled at guiding teams through challenging projects within an Agile environment. Seeking transition into a new field, having expertise in facilitating collaboration and fostering a productive work atmosphere to efficiently meet project goals. Looking to leverage transferable skills to drive success in a new and challenging role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Lead & Scrum Master
ZEISS
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Improved project delivery timeframes through effective backlog management and sprint planning.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication, enabling teams to collaborate effectively on project tasks.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Collaborated closely with product owners to prioritize backlog items based on business value and stakeholder needs.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Coached team members in Agile practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Promoted transparency within the project lifecycle by maintaining up-to-date documentation on progress, risks, and milestones achieved.
- Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects.
Scrum Master /Team Lead
Ecolab
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Lead and facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings, leading to a 20% increase in team productivity
- Implemented agile methodologies resulting in a 15% reduction in project delivery time
- Mentored and coached team members on agile and scrum best practices, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
Product Scrum Master
Krypc Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters in their professional growth paths while sharing valuable knowledge from personal experiences.
- Ensured adherence to Scrum framework by conducting regular reviews of process compliance and effectiveness across the team.
- Improved product development efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and leading daily stand-up meetings.
- Evaluated team performance metrics and recommended areas for improvement, driving excellence in product delivery outcomes.
- Streamlined issue resolution processes by actively identifying impediments faced by the team during sprints.
- Optimized backlog grooming sessions through effective facilitation and team involvement, resulting in more accurate estimations for sprint planning.
Scrum Master
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Associate Scrum Master Manager
RMSI
01.2016 - 12.2018
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Civil
Visveswaraiah Technological University (VTU)
Bengaluru, IndiaSkills
Project management
Client communications
Process improvement
Mentoring
Project documentation
Leadership skills
Project coordination
Root-cause analysis
Meeting facilitation
Task delegation
Stakeholder management
Quality control
Certification
Certified Scrum Masters Training (CSM) Certification
Timeline
Project Lead & Scrum Master
ZEISS
02.2023 - Current
Scrum Master /Team Lead
Ecolab
08.2022 - 02.2023
Product Scrum Master
Krypc Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2022
Scrum Master
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Associate Scrum Master Manager
RMSI
01.2016 - 12.2018
B.Tech/B.E. - Civil
Visveswaraiah Technological University (VTU)
Languages
English
Yearsofexperience
7 Years 5Months