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Saravanan Vinayagam

Assistant Project Manager
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Scrum Master with 7+ years of experience leading software delivery and cybersecurity initiatives, with 6+ years applying Agile methodologies to optimize SecOps workflows. Skilled in bridging the gap between development and security, driving secure-by-design practices, and aligning teams with compliance and risk management goals. Proficient in Kanban optimization, Jira/ADO, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure secure, efficient, and timely project delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Mercedes Benz R&D Bangalore
10.2024 - Current
  • Delivered the Xentry Menu Pricing product with security integrated across development, testing, and release cycles.
  • Partnered with SecOps and architecture teams globally to align with regulatory and market-specific security standards.
  • Supported security incident coordination and led root cause analysis (RCA) for vulnerabilities identified during testing.
  • Ensured sprint reviews covered remediation updates for critical security bugs found via penetration tests and dynamic scans.
  • Integrated JIRA/ADO with SecOps dashboards to enable real-time tracking of security backlog items.
  • Promoted secure development practices through team awareness sessions and collaboration with DevSecOps.
  • Engaged with security champions and governance teams to stay aligned with evolving threat landscapes.

Scrum Master

Ramboll India Private Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Led Agile delivery for Vulnerability Management, Software Assessment, and SecOps integration, improving threat detection and response maturity.
  • Collaborated with InfoSec and SecOps teams to operationalized vulnerability triage and incident response within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Worked with SecOps to integrate threat intelligence feeds and automate security alert routing using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).
  • Embedded security checkpoints into Agile sprints to enable early risk identification and ensure compliance with security SLAs.
  • Automated software intake approvals using Microsoft Power Automate, streamlining workflows and enhancing audit traceability.
  • Supported continuous security improvement by aligning sprint goals with vulnerability remediation metrics and compliance objectives.

Consultant Scrum Master

TPT Techno Solutions
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated Agile delivery for web-based platforms with proactive involvement of SecOps, aligning feature deployments with compliance gates.
  • Partnered with security teams to track and resolve issues raised from vulnerability scans and internal threat models.
  • Ensured all stories and technical tasks were linked to corresponding security advisories, exceptions, or approvals in the backlog.
  • Enabled visibility into SecOps alerts that impacted product backlog, and adjusted sprint goals as necessary to incorporate hotfixes.
  • Fostered a “secure-by-design” mindset across the team via coaching and regular touchpoints with InfoSec stakeholders.

Software Test Engineer

TPT Techno Solutions
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure thorough functionality across various modules within a complex hospitality software system.
  • Identified and reported software defects using a bug tracking system, providing clear descriptions, severity levels, and expected behavior for efficient resolution by developers.
  • Performed basic compatibility testing across different browsers to guarantee seamless user experience across various platforms.
  • Collaborated effectively with development and testing teams through clear communication, participation in meetings, and providing timely updates on testing progress and potential roadblocks.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning by staying updated on testing methodologies and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology
05.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Agile Team Management

  • Agile Training and Workshops

  • Cross-functional team collaboration

  • Meeting facilitation

  • Microsoft Power Automate

  • Servant Leadership

  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

  • Stakeholder communication

  • Project monitoring

  • Schedule management

  • Project planning

  • Client relationships

  • Resource utilization planning

  • Meeting coordination

  • Risk management

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Mercedes Benz R&D Bangalore
10.2024 - Current

Scrum Master

Ramboll India Private Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2024

Consultant Scrum Master

TPT Techno Solutions
01.2019 - 12.2022

Software Test Engineer

TPT Techno Solutions
11.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology
05.2013 - 05.2017

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