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Sejal Chaudhary

Sejal Chaudhary

Software Engineer
Guwahati,AS

Summary

Proven Scrum Master and Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a track record of enhancing project delivery by over 30% at Citi Corp through expert application of Agile methodologies and rigorous regression testing. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships and leading cross-functional teams to exceed business goals. Mastery in JIRA and stakeholder management demonstrates a unique blend of technical and interpersonal acumen.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Scrum Master

Citi Corp
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Zensar Technologies
01.2018 - 10.2022
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans, identifying bugs, and suggesting improvements.
  • Mentored junior QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Supported successful product releases by performing regression testing on existing features after each update cycle.
  • Managed defect tracking systems effectively, prioritizing issues appropriately and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Collaborated with QA analysts to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools.
  • Developed and executed QA test cases, scripts and procedures for automated software maintenance.
  • Provided valuable feedback during design reviews, helping shape software solutions that met both functional requirements and user expectations.
  • Contributed to project planning efforts, estimating time required for completion of QA activities and adjusting as necessary throughout development cycles.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and advancements in QA methodologies, incorporating new techniques into the team''s processes as appropriate.
  • Reduced defect rates with thorough manual testing, ensuring all use cases were covered before deployment.
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
  • Identified potential risks early in the development cycle, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies to be implemented.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Engineering

Bahra University
Kandaghat, India
04.2001 -

Secondary High School -

Holy Angel's Convent School
Muzaffarnagar, India
04.2001 -

High School -

Holy Angel's Convent School
Muzaffarnagar
04.2001 -

Skills

Sprint Planning

Software

Sprint Planning,

Jira

Scrum

Manual Testing

Regression

Automation

Certification

CSM

Timeline

Scrum Master

Citi Corp
10.2022 - 01.2024

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Zensar Technologies
01.2018 - 10.2022

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Engineering

Bahra University
04.2001 -

Secondary High School -

Holy Angel's Convent School
04.2001 -

High School -

Holy Angel's Convent School
04.2001 -

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