Years of professional experience
Vivek Agarwal
Agile Program Manager
Summary
Experienced Agile Leader: 6+ yrs in leadership, 17 yrs Agile Projects Delivery, Test Mgmt, Machine Learning, Software Eng. Strong in planning, managing, and delivering cross-functional systems. Skilled in PI Planning, risk management, and tracking execution.
Notice Period
Last working day - 27th Mar 2024.
Overview
17
17
6
6
Years of leadership experience
Work History
Agile Program Manager
Rockwell Automation
02.2023 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, efficient market launches and compliance with quality standards
- Manage value flow through the Development Value Stream using Lean-Agile tools, optimizing processes for continuous improvement
- Oversee DevOps secure CD Pipeline for various SaaS apps on Azure, enhancing efficiency and reliability
- Monitor project dependencies and reported status to support effective decision-making
- Achieved $500K cost savings through effective budget management and vendor negotiations
- Oversaw Batch Performance Analytics, automating data collection for continuous process verification, unlocking the Golden Batch, and streamlining compliance.
Manager
Aristocrat Technologies
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Led project management efforts for key initiatives, including the Games recommendation engine, ensuring successful delivery
- Spearheaded the E2E Automation Program, resulting in a 100-hour reduction in manual effort per month
- Implemented innovative Agile metrics reporting to track project health and predict planned release dates
- Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, addressing impediments promptly and effectively.
Senior IT Business Analyst
NISG
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported government departments in onboarding digital platforms, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
Senior Software Engineer
Amdocs (Comverse)
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Developed Association rules algorithm for dynamically generating personalized mobile plans based on consumer usage
- Trained & mentored Junior Developers & Engineers on SDLC, Machine learning and Automation for enhancing overall team performance via continuous education.
IT Specialist
IBM
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions as an onsite coordinator, ensuring smooth project transitions
- Contributed to the development of ML algorithms (Random Forest Classifiers & Multi liner regression) determining unemployment criteria & allowances for citizens, enhancing the fairness of the govt
- Process
- Designed a hybrid automation framework on SAP, achieving a 78% faster execution of regression test suites.
Test Engineer
Infosys
12.2006 - 08.2010
- Analyzed requirements and implemented automation scripts, doubling issue capture compared to manual testing.
Education
B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication) -
Dr. Abdul Kalam Tech. University
2006
Diploma in Predictive Business Analytics -
Northwestern University
2013
Skills
Proficient in Project Management, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk identification
Skilled in Agile Methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, with expertise in Lean-Agile tools
Experienced in Communication, both within cross-functional teams and with stakeholders
Competent in Requirements Management and utilizing automation techniques for efficiency
Awards
- Received "Annual Award" for outstanding contribution at Aristocrat in 2020.
- Recognized with "Winning Ways" for exceptional performance at Aristocrat in 2017.
Certification
Google Project Management Professional
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Timeline
Agile Program Manager
Rockwell Automation
02.2023 - Current
Manager
Aristocrat Technologies
08.2016 - 01.2023
Senior IT Business Analyst
NISG
04.2016 - 08.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Amdocs (Comverse)
06.2013 - 03.2016
IT Specialist
IBM
08.2010 - 06.2013
Test Engineer
Infosys
12.2006 - 08.2010
B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication) -
Dr. Abdul Kalam Tech. University
Diploma in Predictive Business Analytics -
Northwestern University