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VAMSI KATTAMURI

Jacksonville FL

Summary

Experienced Software Professional with over 18 years in Agile Software Development and Program Management, excelling in application design and delivery across diverse domains including Logistics and Financial Services. Demonstrated success in migrating projects from Waterfall to Agile Scrum methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder visibility through comprehensive metrics reporting. Possesses strong analytical and technical expertise in technologies such as Asp.Net MVC, C#, and SQL Server, complemented by a commitment to continuous improvement in IT service management practices. Recognized for strategic leadership in driving organizational transformation and delivering exceptional service while adhering to quality standards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

UBER
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for complete delivery of the software systems on the lines of Agile Scrum, Agile Release Train
  • PI Planning, Scrum ceremonies, Sprint Team(s) backlog review, User Story(s) forecast / commitment for Sprint by each team, Sprint planning, Effective capacity utilization of each Sprint team, Sprint on Sprint increase in Velocity, Sprint Assessment
  • Liaise with Technical and Product Leadership to facilitate quick decision-making on critical issues affecting the team, provide timely status information on the team’s commitments, progress and impediments, providing sprint metrics data
  • Plan, setup and conduct Agile ceremonies like Daily stand-up, Scrum of Scrums, Backlog Grooming, Sprint planning, Sprint Retrospective and Show and Tell to continuously guide, coach and empower the team with Agile best practices to improve the agile maturity and improve sprint velocity
  • Collaborate with the Product Owners to improve the quality of the user stories by user story review and splitting, create a well-groomed and prioritized backlog maintained at almost 70% readiness for the next two sprints, tracking open items to remove impediments for work in progress for the team
  • Team development by being the cheerleader for the team by celebrating and acknowledging team wins, encourage and support self-development through trainings, plan and prioritize to reduce distraction for the team working as the servant-leader, creating a safe space for voicing issues and facilitating conflict resolutions and increasing transparency

Scrum Master

FEDEX
Hyderabad
12.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed multiple portfolios at FedEx (Ground, Supply Chain) regarding delivery aspects.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing project compliance procedures.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for design and construction management.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends in agile software development methods.
  • Worked closely with sales teams to ensure client satisfaction from acquisition to proposal phases.
  • Created dashboards using various tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, to track project progress and milestones.
  • Identified risks associated with sprint goals and worked with the team to mitigate them.
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retrospectives and Reviews.
  • Encouraged continuous process improvement initiatives through retrospectives.
  • Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against original project budget.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Project Manager

GOODWILL
Miami
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Lead team in developing and managing HR and Admin FL operations
  • Automated and streamlined entire process of pickup/delivery/stock management/tracking of donations with various stake holders

Project Manager

Pelham Logistics
Miami
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Developed and supported various Modules (Ware house management, HR/Admin operations, Quotation, Tracking & Delivery, Air/Road services, Rating, Immigrations, Claims

Scrum Master

Dans Deliveries
Miami
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Dans Deliveries wanted a mobile application for both Android and iPhone users in order to expand their reach to users in the Apple and Android app store
  • It provides complete end to end features of food ordering/tracking/delivery for various users (Customer, Driver, Affiliate, Admin)

Project Manager, Scrum Master

Iblesoft Technologies
Miami
02.2015 - 09.2018

Scrum Master

Thomson Reuters
Minnesota
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • WCMS is a Web Content Management System tool that is used by lawyers and Editors to post content on editorial web sites
  • Auditors, Supervisors and Administrator are the primary user roles in this tool
  • This tool helps users to build their articles that can be posted on lawyers’ web sites
  • Data will be transmitted from local server to central server using WCF services
  • Data can be published in 2 different versions (Active, Draft)
  • Data clean-up will be done for both version of articles based on certain rules driven by users
  • Alert mechanism is in place to handle multiple changes to same document by different users

.NET Technical Manager

TD Bank
Miami
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • TD BC is a Brand Management and Content Management System tool that is used for creating, publishing and ordering brands approved by BAM (Brand Approval Manager)
  • Content/Super/User Administrators are the primary user roles in this tool
  • This tool helps users to build their Brands and publish across TD portal
  • Data is stored on cloud which is third party cloud instance on amazon
  • Email notifications are triggered based on different work flows defined in the system
  • Analytics are maintained for some of the major screens to generate reports
  • Marketing Express is one of the major module which allows administrators to build, customize variety of marketing materials such as invitations, brochures, posters, advertisements, factsheets and more
  • Workflows within the system can be configured and maintained by admin users
  • Email notifications and alerts are designed based on user credentials
  • Kit management provides ease for few admin users to quickly upload batches of information to create templates and assets

Lead .NET Developer

ProAg Insurance
Minnesota
06.2010 - 01.2015
  • Quoter application is an online tool which has capability of generating quotes for various crops across different counties in US
  • RMA data is integrated into Quoter application which keeps system up to date with Actuarial data that is released by USDA
  • Ability to generate batch quotes and reports are the key features for this application
  • Various user roles like Underwriter, Agent can be configured by Admin based on user’s profile
  • System functionality varies based on the role each user is configured
  • Quoter application synchronously pulls policy information from AgWorks into Quoter

Sr. Software Developer, Solution Architect

Majesco Mastek
New Jersey
09.2007 - 01.2015

Lead .NET Developer

ACE Insurance
Philadelphia
09.2007 - 05.2010
  • Ace Business Solutions is a division of Ace INA that is dedicated to deliver underwriting solutions to various business units within the organization
  • Ace Business Solutions designed and automated Policy Life cycle applications to cater business needs for underwriters and its business partners
  • Systems designed and implemented to support multiple lines of business (Umbrella, Motor Truck Cargo, Fidelity, Excess Liability, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Employee Liability and Premium Audit Tracking) for casualty and property divisions of Ace by adopting industry standards and technologies

Programmer Analyst

Silvertide Software Pvt. Ltd.
Lincoln
03.2006 - 08.2007

Senior .NET Developer

Paycheck Advance
Lincoln
03.2006 - 08.2007
  • Secure GRP is a truly unique solution, offering CSR’s, Bookkeepers and admin to maintain and keep track of customer loans and their scheduled payments
  • This tool keeps track of all the paycheck advance centres details and case details of customers based on the state laws
  • Screens and functionality vary based on the state and center the admin has selected
  • It has two logins one for admin and one for CSR’s and Bookkeepers for maintaining the customer payments and case details
  • Admin login has Collections module, which is key module for this project
  • Collections module can change customer case details to Calllist, Bankruptcy, Payoff, Collection Agency and Scheduled payment
  • The tool will generate different letters at each stage

Education

MCA -

Madras University
Chennai, TN
01.2002

Skills

  • Web development technologies
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile best practices
  • Agile metrics tracking
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Lean principles
  • Scrum processes
  • Presentation skills
  • Software process management
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Scrum framework expertise
  • Agile coaching

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Certified leading SAFe 4.6 Agilist

Projects

UBER, Scrum Master, 01/01/22 to Present, 40, Responsible for complete delivery of the software systems on the lines of Agile Scrum, Agile Release Train., PI Planning, Scrum ceremonies, Sprint Team(s) backlog review, User Story(s) forecast / commitment for Sprint by each team, Sprint planning, Effective capacity utilization of each Sprint team, Sprint on Sprint increase in Velocity, Sprint Assessment., Liaise with Technical and Product Leadership to facilitate quick decision-making on critical issues affecting the team, provide timely status information on the team’s commitments, progress and impediments, providing sprint metrics data., Plan, setup and conduct Agile ceremonies like Daily stand-up, Scrum of Scrums, Backlog Grooming, Sprint planning, Sprint Retrospective and Show and Tell to continuously guide, coach and empower the team with Agile best practices to improve the agile maturity and improve sprint velocity., Collaborate with the Product Owners to improve the quality of the user stories by user story review and splitting, create a well-groomed and prioritized backlog maintained at almost 70% readiness for the next two sprints, tracking open items to remove impediments for work in progress for the team., Team development by being the cheerleader for the team by celebrating and acknowledging team wins, encourage and support self-development through trainings, plan and prioritize to reduce distraction for the team working as the servant-leader, creating a safe space for voicing issues and facilitating conflict resolutions and increasing transparency. FEDEX, Pittsburgh, PA, Scrum Master, 12/01/18 to 12/31/21, 30, Managed multiple portfolios in FedEx (Ground, Supply Chain) on delivery aspects., Responsible for complete delivery of the software systems on the lines of Agile Scrum, Agile Release Train., PI Planning, Scrum ceremonies, Sprint Team(s) backlog review, User Story(s) forecast / commitment for Sprint by each team, Sprint planning, Effective capacity utilization of each Sprint team, Sprint on Sprint increase in Velocity, Sprint Assessment., Liaise with Technical and Product Leadership to facilitate quick decision-making on critical issues affecting the team, provide timely status information on the team’s commitments, progress and impediments, providing sprint metrics data., Organizing and Facilitating release planning, spring planning, daily stand up, sprint review and lessons learnt meetings., Understand requirements along with account manager and business analysts., Grooming the team on agile practices and ensure that they follow the defined rules. GOODWILL Donations & Admin System, Miami, FL, 04/01/17 to 09/30/18, 12, Project Manager, Lead team in developing and managing HR and Admin FL operations. Automated and streamlined entire process of pickup/delivery/stock management/tracking of donations with various stakeholders. Pelham Logistics, Miami, FL, 04/01/17 to 09/30/18, 12, Project Manager, Developed and supported various Modules (Warehouse management, HR/Admin operations, Quotation, Tracking & Delivery, Air/Road services, Rating, Immigrations, Claims). Dans Deliveries, Miami, FL, 04/01/17 to 09/30/18, 10, Scrum Master, Dans Deliveries wanted a mobile application for both Android and iPhone users in order to expand their reach to users in the Apple and Android app store. It provides complete end to end features of food ordering/tracking/delivery for various users (Customer, Driver, Affiliate, Admin). WCMS, Thomson Reuters, Minnesota, MN, 03/01/16 to 04/30/17, 15, Scrum Master, WCMS is a Web Content Management System tool that is used by lawyers and Editors to post content on editorial web sites. Auditors, Supervisors and Administrator are the primary user roles in this tool. This tool helps users to build their articles that can be posted on lawyers’ web sites. Data will be transmitted from local server to central server using WCF services. Data can be published in 2 different versions (Active, Draft). Data clean-up will be done for both version of articles based on certain rules driven by users. Alert mechanism is in place to handle multiple changes to same document by different users. TD Brand Central, TD Bank, Miami, FL, 02/01/15 to 03/31/16, 10, .NET Technical Manager, TD BC is a Brand Management and Content Management System tool that is used for creating, publishing and ordering brands approved by BAM (Brand Approval Manager). Content/Super/User Administrators are the primary user roles in this tool. This tool helps users to build their Brands and publish across TD portal. Data is stored on cloud which is third party cloud instance on amazon. Email notifications are triggered based on different work flows defined in the system. Analytics are maintained for some of the major screens to generate reports. Marketing Express is one of the major module which allows administrators to build, customize variety of marketing materials such as invitations, brochures, posters, advertisements, factsheets and more. Workflows within the system can be configured and maintained by admin users. Email notifications and alerts are designed based on user credentials. Kit management provides ease for few admin users to quickly upload batches of information to create templates and assets. ProAg Quoter, ProAg Insurance, Minnesota, MN, 06/01/10 to 01/31/15, 20, Lead .NET Developer, Quoter application is an online tool which has capability of generating quotes for various crops across different counties in US. RMA data is integrated into Quoter application which keeps system up to date with Actuarial data that is released by USDA. Ability to generate batch quotes and reports are the key features for this application. Various user roles like Underwriter, Agent can be configured by Admin based on user’s profile. System functionality varies based on the role each user is configured. Quoter application synchronously pulls policy information from AgWorks into Quoter. ACE Policy Processing, ACE Insurance, Philadelphia, PA, 09/01/07 to 05/31/10, 20, Lead .NET Developer, Ace Business Solutions is a division of Ace INA that is dedicated to deliver underwriting solutions to various business units within the organization. Ace Business Solutions designed and automated Policy Life cycle applications to cater business needs for underwriters and its business partners. Systems designed and implemented to support multiple lines of business (Umbrella, Motor Truck Cargo, Fidelity, Excess Liability, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Employee Liability and Premium Audit Tracking) for casualty and property divisions of Ace by adopting industry standards and technologies. Secure GRP, Paycheck Advance, Lincoln, NE, 03/01/06 to 08/31/07, Senior .NET Developer, Secure GRP is a truly unique solution, offering CSR’s, Bookkeepers and admin to maintain and keep track of customer loans and their scheduled payments. This tool keeps track of all the paycheck advance centres details and case details of customers based on the state laws. Screens and functionality vary based on the state and center the admin has selected. It has two logins one for admin and one for CSR’s and Bookkeepers for maintaining the customer payments and case details. Admin login has Collections module, which is key module for this project. Collections module can change customer case details to Calllist, Bankruptcy, Payoff, Collection Agency and Scheduled payment. The tool will generate different letters at each stage.

Organisationalexperience

  • Wipro Technologies, Scrum Master, 12/01/18, Present
  • Iblesoft Technologies, Project Manager, Scrum Master, 02/01/15, 09/30/18, Miami, FL
  • Majesco Mastek, Sr. Software Developer, Solution Architect, 09/01/07, 01/31/15, New Jersey, NJ
  • Silvertide Software Pvt. Ltd., Programmer Analyst, 03/01/06, 08/31/07, Lincoln, NE

Timeline

Scrum Master

UBER
01.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

FEDEX
12.2018 - 12.2021

Project Manager

GOODWILL
04.2017 - 09.2018

Project Manager

Pelham Logistics
04.2017 - 09.2018

Scrum Master

Dans Deliveries
04.2017 - 09.2018

Scrum Master

Thomson Reuters
03.2016 - 04.2017

Project Manager, Scrum Master

Iblesoft Technologies
02.2015 - 09.2018

.NET Technical Manager

TD Bank
02.2015 - 03.2016

Lead .NET Developer

ProAg Insurance
06.2010 - 01.2015

Sr. Software Developer, Solution Architect

Majesco Mastek
09.2007 - 01.2015

Lead .NET Developer

ACE Insurance
09.2007 - 05.2010

Programmer Analyst

Silvertide Software Pvt. Ltd.
03.2006 - 08.2007

Senior .NET Developer

Paycheck Advance
03.2006 - 08.2007

MCA -

Madras University
VAMSI KATTAMURI