Arul Nagothu
Lawrenceville,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Scrum Master with a proven track record of driving successful Agile transformations within SAFe frameworks. Leveraging 17 years of experience, I excel in guiding cross-functional teams towards delivering high-quality products through effective Agile methodologies. Adept at facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching team members, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in overcoming challenges associated with transitioning from traditional project management to Agile practices. Passionate about maximizing business value, I collaborate closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and ensure alignment with organizational goals. With a commitment to fostering collaboration and empowering teams, I strive to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Scrum Master
Dwbi Services
01.2024 - Current
- Coached the team to prioritize quality and continuous delivery, resulting in a 30% decrease in defect rate and a 20% increase in overall productivity, positively impacting project timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Guided the team in increasing their velocity by 20% through the implementation of Agile practices, resulting in a more efficient and productive delivery process.
- Efficiently managed the transition from Traditional Waterfall to Agile, leading to a 25% reduction in defects and a 15% increase in on-time project delivery, ultimately improving the quality of deliverables and enhancing customer experience.
- Improved business processes by working closely with business partners and product owners, leading to a 15% reduction in project delivery time and a boost in team productivity.
- Led successful Sprint Planning sessions resulting in 20% increase in team velocity, leading to timely delivery of products and improved customer satisfaction.
- Organized and facilitated daily stand up meetings, successfully removing obstacles and aligning team members from various departments, resulting in enhanced cross-functional communication and streamlined workflow.
- Collaborated with product owners to identify 15% more dependencies during grooming, reducing last-minute changes and ensuring smoother development.
- Conducted effective Sprint Planning meetings by balancing team capacity bandwidth business value of stories.
- Worked with Product Owners and Business partners to identify priority features and Business Value to the customers.
- Utilized JIRA and daily stand-ups to effectively track team activities, resulting in a 20% increase in task completion rate, improving overall team productivity.
- Encouraged self-organization, meaning team try to resolve issues wherever possible.
Project Manager
Spondias Tech Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2023
- Ensured 100% compliance with project timelines and budgets by effectively coordinating Scrum ceremonies, leading to successful implementation of infrastructure and application-related changes and satisfied stakeholders.
- Managed two globally dispersed scrum teams, resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery efficiency and a 10% reduction in overall project costs, leading to increased profitability.
- Enhanced continuous improvement within the Scrum team by leading post-change review meetings with stakeholders, resulting in a 25% decrease in unsuccessful changes and improved project quality.
- Consistently ensured validation of all changes in lower environments (TEST, UAT, DEV) before deployment to production, resulting in a 15% increase in system reliability and a more efficient development process.
- Improved stakeholder communication strategies, leading to a 15% reduction in project delays and increased project team productivity during major infrastructure changes.
- Boosted project alignment and stakeholder engagement by delivering targeted communications, resulting in a 25% increase in stakeholder participation and project success.
- Designed and coordinated training sessions for internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth adaptation to change within the Scrum framework
- Organized and facilitated Change Advisory Board (CAB) review meetings to address emergency change requests and minimize post-change impact
- Experience in Dev ops, Continues Integration, Continues Delivery
- Oversee onshore/offshore feature team's
- Expert in managing multiple scrum team's at a time.
Consultant
Netenrich Technologies Inc
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork and productivity through the introduction of agile practices, leading to a 15% reduction in project timelines and improved client satisfaction.
- Ensured project success by leading daily scrums, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review meetings, resulting in improved project visibility, alignment with goals, and timely issue resolution.
- Managed Greenpages Account's largest IT Service Provider with 120 plus clients in USA incident management calls, resulting in a 30% reduction in resolution time and improved client trust.
- Guided team's in breaking down epics and features into actionable user stories, fostering a clear understanding of project scope and objectives
- Acted as a servant leader, removing impediments and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team's
- Collaborated closely with product owners to prioritize backlog items, ensuring that the team delivered maximum value with each sprint
- Monitored team progress through burn-down charts and velocity metrics, providing insights for continuous optimization
- Conducted retrospective meetings to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation
- Facilitated communication and transparency among stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project milestones and objectives
- Supported the adoption of agile best practices and coached team members in agile methodologies to enhance overall project effectiveness
- Led by example, embodying agile values and principles to inspire and motivate team members towards shared goals.
It Infrastructure Project Manager
Scandinavian Micro Systems
05.2008 - 09.2013
- As a PROJECT Manager and Scrum Product Owner, oversee the design, planning, and implementation of IT networks on Cruise Ships, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs
- Successfully implemented 13 projects across various famous cruiseliners like, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Liners, MSC cruises etc
- Facilitate regular discussions with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide status updates, and resolve issues, serving as the main point of contact for project-related communication
- In the role of PROJECT Manager, lead the project team and coordinate activities to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, adhering to project schedules and budgets
- As a Scrum Product Owner, prioritize and manage the product backlog, working closely with stakeholders to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals
- Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team to plan and execute sprints, monitoring progress and adjusting priorities as needed to maximize value delivery
- Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, overseeing procurement, contract negotiation, and coordination of third-party contributions to the project
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track project progress, maintain transparency, and communicate updates to stakeholders effectively
- Lead efforts to conduct user acceptance testing, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and address user needs
- Coordinate the commissioning and handover of completed features to the operations team, ensuring a smooth transition to production and post-launch support
- Provide input on effort estimation, resource allocation, and risk management to support project planning and decision-making
- Handle multiple projects concurrently, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently across projects
- Deliver training and support to stakeholders and end-users, ensuring successful adoption and utilization of project deliverables
- Manage customer expectations and escalate issues according to established procedures, working to resolve conflicts and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
- Apply domain knowledge and expertise in project management and product ownership to drive continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery processes.
Network Manager
Scandinavian Micro Systems Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 05.2008
- Responsible for installing hardware and software in local area Network and also responsible for managing a team of Network and installation engineers
- Acted as communicator between the software development team and network team, in achieving the outcome of the product up to customer satisfaction
- Also responsible for troubleshooting of hardware and software problems in client locations (USA, Italy, Norway, France) .
Network/System Administrator
Nordic Infosoft Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 01.2005
- Responsible for installing hardware and software in local area Network and also responsible for managing a team of Network and installation engineers.
Education
Master Of Science Information Technology -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana07.2003
Bachelor Of Computer Application Computers -
Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh08.2001
Skills
- Agile Coaching
- Agile Software Development
- Backlog Management
- Change Request
- Coaching Process
- Continual Improvement Process
- Cross Functional Skills
- DevOps Operations
- Domain Knowledge
- Mentoring
- Product Backlog Refinement
- Project Delivery Method
- Retrospective Analysis
- Scrum Methodology
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Product Owner
- Leading SAFe 6.0
Personal Information
Title: Scrum Master SAFe
Timeline
Sr Scrum Master
Dwbi Services
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Spondias Tech Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2023
Consultant
Netenrich Technologies Inc
04.2014 - 11.2015
It Infrastructure Project Manager
Scandinavian Micro Systems
05.2008 - 09.2013
Network Manager
Scandinavian Micro Systems Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 05.2008
Network/System Administrator
Nordic Infosoft Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 01.2005
Master Of Science Information Technology -
Osmania University
Bachelor Of Computer Application Computers -
Nagarjuna University
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