Vivek Garg
Summary
Seasoned Agile Coach, driving successful transformations across programs using Scrum and SAFe methodologies. Expert in coaching, mentoring, enhancing performance, and elevating agility maturity. Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement strategies, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful training interventions to optimize product development.
I helped and coached many Fortune 100 and 500 organizations in their transition to Agile WoW. 4+ years of work experience in the USA and UK.
Agile community leadership (contributions to the Agile community, e.g., writing, publishing, presenting, thought leadership, facilitating, training, and other activities through events, publications, blogs, and forums).
10 years of experience in Agile, 8 years of Agile coaching experience, 5 years of experience as an Agile coach, and 5 years as a Scrum Master for multiple teams, along with over 4 years of experience working as a technical project manager and project manager for development projects.
With over eight years of development experience, I worked as a Tech Lead and Senior Developer on development projects, specifically in Microsoft .NET technology.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Consultant
Infosys
Noida
11.2020 - Current
- Transformed six to 14+ teams within multiple Fortune 100/500 organizations through agile methodologies.
- Coached Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project Managers on customer-centric product development.
- Conducted agile maturity assessments, identifying areas for continuous improvement in processes and tools.
- Implemented frameworks like SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban tailored to client needs across various locations.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Lean, and Agile practices to enhance business processes.
- Facilitated PI Planning, SoS meetings, and SAFe workshops to drive effective ART execution.
- Developed agile adoption strategies collaboratively with clients, guiding implementation of tailored recommendations.
- Designed and delivered agile training interventions to promote DevOps culture and technical practices.
Vice President
Deutsche Bank
Pune
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Coached feature teams to enhance performance through effective application of agile practices.
- Guided program in agile transition, shifting teams from traditional methodologies to agile frameworks.
- Elevated agility maturity of teams through tailored coaching and training sessions.
- Ensured adherence to LeSS, Scrum, XP practices, Kanban method, and Lean principles across teams.
Senior Scrum Master/ Agile Coach, Technical Project Manager
TCS
UK / India
09.2010 - 01.2019
- Transitioned teams and programs from waterfall or hybrid to Agile WoW, utilizing practices from Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe.
- Coached teams to enhance performance through agile practices.
- Facilitated story-writing workshops and coaching for PO on backlog management.
- Conducted comprehensive agile overview sessions covering processes, practices, and effective user story development.
- Utilized Jira for visualization and planning poker for story point estimation during sprint planning.
- Served as technical project manager and SME for .Net and SharePoint projects, ensuring alignment with agile principles.
Team Lead (RBS)
Ebusinessware, Gurgaon, India
10.2009 - 08.2010
Lead Engineering
Kaplan, Delhi India
04.2009 - 10.2009
Technical Lead
HCL Tech & HCL America Inc. and other consulting organizations in US
03.2006 - 02.2009
Consultant
Capgemini, Mumbai
01.2005 - 02.2006
Software Engineer
Mindfire Solutions
Delhi
04.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
02.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Certificate in Enterprise Management -
Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi
01.2013
Masters of Computer Science - Computer Science
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, UP
12.2001
Bachelors of Science - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
01.1998
Skills
- Agile Transformation and Consulting
- Product Development and Management
- Scrum
- Scaling Agile Framework
- Change Agent initiatives
- Scrum Mastery skills
- Jira and Azure DevOps
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training and facilitation
- Collaboration and adaptability
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Technology
- Project/Program Management
- Technical Management
- Lean and Kanban practices
- Extreme programming (XP)
- Large-scale Scrum (LeSS)
- DevSecOps adoption
- Agile metrics and reporting
- Continuous improvement practices
- Change management
Certification
- PMP Certified, PMI, PMP Number: 2009035
- Certified SAFe 5.1 Practice Consultant (SPC) in 2021
- Certified SAFe 5.1 Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist (SA) 5.1
- SAFe Enablement: Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe for Team (SP)
- SAFe Product Owner, Product Manager (POPM)
- Kanban System Design (KMP-1)
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) by ICAgile in 2019
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance in 2015
- PSM1 from Scrum.org in 2018, Certified Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Practitioner in 2019
- Certified DevOps Professional from Infosys
- Certified Product Owner, Kanban, and XP certified from Infosys
- Introduction to People Management from IIM, Bangalore
- NPTEL certifications: enhancing and developing soft skills from IIT, Kanpur
- Design Thinking from IIT Madras (NPTEL), top 5%
- Entrepreneurship Essentials from IIT Kharagpur (NPTEL)
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Infosys Noida DC Super Star Award from EVP and HR Business Leader for best external forum contribution in 2023 and 2024
- Multiple Infosys engagement awards and client recognitions
- LinkedIn Top Voice in Agile Methodologies and Scrum in 2023-2024
- Pride Award by Nationwide Building Society, UK, Best Team Award by TCS, and multiple other awards in TCS
- Governor Award in Scouting, and many prizes in extracurricular activities
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Infosys
11.2020 - Current
Vice President
Deutsche Bank
01.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Scrum Master/ Agile Coach, Technical Project Manager
TCS
09.2010 - 01.2019
Team Lead (RBS)
Ebusinessware, Gurgaon, India
10.2009 - 08.2010
Lead Engineering
Kaplan, Delhi India
04.2009 - 10.2009
Technical Lead
HCL Tech & HCL America Inc. and other consulting organizations in US
03.2006 - 02.2009
Consultant
Capgemini, Mumbai
01.2005 - 02.2006
Software Engineer
Mindfire Solutions
04.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
02.2003 - 01.2004
Certificate in Enterprise Management -
Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi
Masters of Computer Science - Computer Science
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, UP
Bachelors of Science - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
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