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Kiran Vempati

Kiran Vempati

Sydney

Summary

A highly skilled Delivery Lead and Scrum Master, possessing 9 years of expertise in Agile environments and extensive transformation programs. Demonstrates a proven history of executing complex initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders, while effectively leading cross-functional teams with a robust technical background. Additionally, has a verified record of achieving successful project outcomes, complemented by a total of 16 years of experience in the IT industry.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Agile Project Delivery Manager/Sr. Scrum Master

NAB
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead 5 large-scale digital transformations, achieving 30% cost savings and 25% revenue growth
  • Lead cross functional teams in Agile environments Delivered 95% project success rate, exceeding client expectations
  • Implemented agile methodologies, improving delivery speed by 40%
  • Facilitated 320 Agile Ceremonies/Events and Promoted best practices
  • Responsible for Project delivery, including planning, scope, budget, RAID and resource management
  • Led multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and alignment on objectives
  • Facilitated quarterly planning processes, ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in
  • Implemented agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban and SAFe) for enhanced adaptability
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement
  • Managed cross-functional teams with diverse skill sets
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for successful execution.
  • Managed change requests effectively to minimize impact on the overall project timeline and budget without compromising quality.
  • Established clear communication channels for stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project progress and issues resolution.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by diligently monitoring all aspects of the projects throughout their lifecycle.
  • Reduced project risks through proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts that resulted in cost savings without compromising quality or performance requirements.

Agile Sr. Scrum Master

NSW Health
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with Product Owners and Stakeholders to prioritize and refine backlogs
  • Ensured fostering a high-performing team culture and supporting cross-functional Agile teams
  • Developed and executed strategic plans, achieving 25% revenue growth and 30% cost reduction
  • Implemented metrics-driven frameworks (OKRs, KPIs), improving performance by 20%
  • Conducted business analysis, identifying areas for process improvement

Agile Delivery Manager/Scrum Master

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Led cross-functional teams of 20 members, achieving 30% increase in productivity
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver 15= large-scale projects, meeting 95% satisfaction rate
  • Implemented agile frameworks, improving delivery speed by 40% and quality by 25%
  • Facilitated workshops, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure team alignment
  • Facilitated team ceremonies (stand-up, sprint planning and retrospectives)
  • Acted as a liaison between the delivery team and upper management, effectively communicating concerns and suggestions for improvements.
  • Championed a customer-centric approach, consistently seeking feedback from clients to make improvements and enhance the overall delivery experience.

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Transport for NSW
04.2014 - 07.2018
  • Developed and executed strategic plans, achieving 25% revenue growth and 30% cost reduction
  • Implemented metrics-driven frameworks (OKRs, KPIs), improving performance by 20%
  • Conducted business analysis, identifying areas for process improvement
  • Created and managed project schedules, resource allocation, and budget plans
  • Tracked and reported progress, ensuring timely project delivery
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Project Lead

St.George Bank
09.2008 - 03.2014
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to stakeholder satisfaction
  • Defined project scope, goals, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Developed and managed project plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Coordinated team activities, ensure collaboration, and facilitate communication
  • Managed stakeholder expectations, provide status updates, and address concerns
  • Identified and mitigated risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science and Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Skills

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

  • Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM)

  • Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library Professional (ITIL)

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Certified PRINCE2 Professional - Foundation & Practitioner Levels

  • Agile Delivery Management & Methodologies

  • Risk Management

  • JIRA

  • Confluence

  • Miro

  • Cloud Technologies

  • Budget Management

Awards

Best Project Management Award, received this award for exceptional leadership in the successful delivery of Cloud Project AVS from NSW Health

Passions

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Continual Learning in Technologies
  • Cloud computing (AWS & Azure)
  • DevOps and continuous integration

Timeline

Agile Project Delivery Manager/Sr. Scrum Master

NAB
11.2023 - Current

Agile Sr. Scrum Master

NSW Health
08.2021 - 10.2023

Agile Delivery Manager/Scrum Master

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
07.2018 - 07.2021

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Transport for NSW
04.2014 - 07.2018

Project Lead

St.George Bank
09.2008 - 03.2014

B.Tech - Computer Science and Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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