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Narendra (Kaustubh/Gustav) Joshi

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

Proven Agile Product Owner with a track record of driving product success at Navitas Professional through expert Agile Framework mastery and exceptional stakeholder relationship management. Elevated team efficiency by 30% via innovative training programs and Agile practices. Specializes in roadmap strategy, problem-solving, and fostering customer engagement. Adept at deconstructing and planning stories in order to promote improvements to product design and implementation. Excellent relationship-building, organizational, and project management skills with a focus on overcoming technical challenges and implementing successful resolutions. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Product Owner

Various Educational Institutions
2013.01 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that aligned with business goals.
  • Ensured timely product delivery by prioritizing features and coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor offerings to inform product strategy decisions.
  • Enhanced product development by implementing Agile methodologies and practices.
  • Evaluated potential third-party vendors or collaborations to support new feature developments or enhancements.
  • Broke project into epics and implementable user stories.
  • Managed risks and resolved issues promptly, maintaining project momentum and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Worked on feature development and code implementation on front-end web applications, back-end API services, API portal and API gateway capabilities.
  • Increased collaboration between departments with effective communication strategies and tools.
  • Attended Agile ceremonies, demos and production proving activities.
  • Built trust among team members by encouraging open communication channels, resolving conflicts professionally, and promoting collaboration across functions.
  • Led the creation of detailed user stories to provide clear guidance for development teams.
  • Tracked performance metrics to assess progress toward goals and identify areas for improvement.
  • Served as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and external partners during product development stages.
  • Interacted with internal stakeholders as voice of customer.
  • Liaised with product team and development team to help break down requirements.
  • Established a customer-centric culture, incorporating user feedback into product development processes.
  • Facilitated sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-up meetings to ensure transparency in the development process.
  • Optimized resource allocation by working closely with project managers and other team leads.
  • Fostered a continuous improvement mindset within the team through regular reflection sessions and feedback loops.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the strategic direction of products over time.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new products through effective backlog management and sprint planning.
  • Improved team efficiency by coaching members on Agile principles and best practices.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Worked closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive interfaces that met end-user needs while adhering to established design principles.
  • Balanced short-term priorities against long-term strategic goals in order to maximize overall product value.
  • Collaborated with development team on Educational services and tasks.
  • Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where, and when each component would work.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with software developers to create custom applications and trackers to achieve client goals.
  • Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
  • Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
  • Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.

Learning and Development Consultant| SCRUM Master

Navitas Professional
2011.01 - 2013.01
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous learning through the promotion of growth mindset practices.
  • Championed change management initiatives, guiding employees through transitions with effective communication strategies.
  • Outlined course designs for use by instructional planners.
  • Authored course materials such as video scripts, participant guides and job aids.
  • Optimized learning experiences with customized training materials tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced employee skillsets by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Delivered impactful training sessions utilizing diverse instructional techniques and multimedia tools.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness, implementing improvements based on feedback and data analysis.
  • Implemented competency-based assessment methods to measure skill acquisition and progress accurately.
  • Supported organizational objectives through strategic alignment of learning initiatives.
  • Met organizational objectives, strengthened teams and increased individual employee productivity by designing customized training courses.
  • Reported on ROI based on pre- and post-training behaviors, metrics and skills assessments.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop engaging and relevant course content.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, incorporating best practices in adult learning principles into program design.
  • Improved productivity by identifying skill gaps and creating targeted training solutions.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.

Education

Masters of Teaching - Education

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
06.2013

Masters of Engineering Science (Research) - Chemical Engineering

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Polymers And Chemicals

University of Pune
Pune, India
06.2004

Skills

  • Agile Framework Expertise
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • User Story Creation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Sprint Planning
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Release planning
  • Business Analysis
  • Roadmap Strategy
  • Roadmap development
  • Design thinking
  • Product Planning
  • Problem Identification
  • Risk Assessments
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Agile Methodology
  • Customer Empathy
  • Technical expertise
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Risk Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Project Team Coordination
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Professional®-Product Owner (2024)
  • Scrum Master Certified (SMC) (2024)
  • Diploma of Leadership and Management (2019)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) (2018)
  • Certificate 2 in Creative Industries (3D Animation) (2017)
  • Extreme Leadership: South Australian Institure for Educational Leadership(2015)
  • Certificate IV in training and Assessment (LLN) (2010)


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Agile Product Owner

Various Educational Institutions
2013.01 - Current

Learning and Development Consultant| SCRUM Master

Navitas Professional
2011.01 - 2013.01

Masters of Teaching - Education

University of South Australia

Masters of Engineering Science (Research) - Chemical Engineering

Monash University

Bachelor of Engineering - Polymers And Chemicals

University of Pune
  • Certified Scrum Professional®-Product Owner (2024)
  • Scrum Master Certified (SMC) (2024)
  • Diploma of Leadership and Management (2019)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) (2018)
  • Certificate 2 in Creative Industries (3D Animation) (2017)
  • Extreme Leadership: South Australian Institure for Educational Leadership(2015)
  • Certificate IV in training and Assessment (LLN) (2010)


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Narendra (Kaustubh/Gustav) Joshi