Sulochana G
Bangalore
Summary
Project management professional equipped to drive successful project outcomes through agile methodologies. Skilled in facilitating team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring deliverables meet high standards. Strong background in stakeholder communication, risk management, and process improvement. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and focus on achieving impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agility Project Manager
London Stock Exchange Group
04.2022 - Current
- Led two teams under WC1 core and feature components, utilizing extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services to overcome blockers through Scrum process and principles
- Kick off meetings SOS, RoadMap project management, Capacity and Resource allocation, Budget allocation and CoE community assistance
- Exposed to provide continuous improvement for product development life cycle, realizing 15% reduction in errors
- Expertly managed Release activities updates with roadmap deliverables and presented at Pre-cab and CAB meetings
- Implemented Pair programming, Scrum Retrospective, RnR Spoc, defect owners, KT owners, and fun activities to enhance team collaboration and performance
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Coached agile practices, facilitated Scrum ceremonies, and removed impediments to foster a continuous learning environment
- Mitigated the risk and Timeline deliverables effectively, raised red flags in advance to address issues, and maintained transparency with stakeholders
- Analyzed and presented metrics on a weekly and quarterly basis to track progress and make data-driven decisions
- Led high-performing Agile development teams through successful sprint planning, execution, and retrospective meetings, resulting in 30% increase in team efficiency
- Implemented and optimized Scrum best practices, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and burndown charts, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery time
- Mentored and coached junior Scrum Masters on Agile methodologies and principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the organization
- Facilitated cross-functional communication and collaboration between product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities, resulting in 95% on-time project delivery
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and addressing potential roadblocks proactively.
Scrum Master
JP Morgan Chase
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded the implementation of the Scrum framework for Morgan Chase Payment's online stock and Wire Payments
- Facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
- Delivered Agile coaching and training to teams to cultivate a positive Agile mindset
- Worked collaboratively with Product owners and team members to set ambitious yet achievable goals
- Negotiated the product backlog and supported the Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases
- Assigned tasks and balanced workloads for each member of the Scrum team
- Conducted sprint reviews, daily scrums, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize project delays and ensure timely delivery.
Test Lead
JP Morgan Chase
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss requirements and processes for Morgan Chase Payment online stock and Wire Payments
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases, resulting in a 30% reduction in errors
- Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies, and best practices for valuable advancements
- Guided a team of 16 testers in the QA environment, coaching employees to uphold top-tier testing standards
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided feedback on colleagues' coding efforts
- Defined test strategy for product documentation and diagnostic frameworks
- Identified optimal scenarios for implementing test automation while considering potential counterproductive situations
Automation Engineer
Wipro Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Implemented Selenium automation tools, including Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Java, TestNG, Maven, Appium iOS, and Xcode for Apple Client projects
- Developed automation frameworks such as Page Objects framework, Data Driven framework, and Hybrid framework for multiple projects
- Collaborated with developers to streamline test case preparation and bug reporting processes
- Evaluated software bugs, compiled findings, and offered recommendations to development team for expedited issue resolution
- Fostered a collaborative team environment for product development by creating comprehensive test cases and test scripts
QA Analyst
AON India Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 08.2016
- Implemented and maintained documentation for 401K Pension Plan and Health Plan
- Tracked performance and efficiency by collecting data and organizing documents
- Developed automation framework utilizing Page Object Model
- Executed Selenium scripts and conducted in-depth analysis of test reports
Education
Master in Computer Application -
PESIT
05.2008
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-solving skills
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Agile methodology
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org, 06/01/22, https://www.scrum.org/certificates/980886
- Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance, 05/01/20, https://www.scrumalliance.org/
Timeline
Agility Project Manager
London Stock Exchange Group
04.2022 - Current
Scrum Master
JP Morgan Chase
06.2019 - 04.2022
Test Lead
JP Morgan Chase
07.2018 - 07.2019
Automation Engineer
Wipro Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 06.2018
QA Analyst
AON India Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 08.2016
- Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org, 06/01/22, https://www.scrum.org/certificates/980886
- Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance, 05/01/20, https://www.scrumalliance.org/
Master in Computer Application -
PESIT
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