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Sheena Abraham

Kellyville

Summary

Accomplished Agile Scrum Master with a proven track record at Infosys, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery through expert Agile coaching and adaptive leadership. Excelled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement, significantly optimizing resource allocation. Skilled in Agile metrics tracking and backlog grooming, adept at driving scrum team success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skilled in guiding teams through complex projects within Agile environment, seeking to transition into new field. Developed expertise in facilitating collaboration and fostering productive work atmosphere, ensuring project goals are met efficiently. Aiming to leverage these transferable skills to drive success in new and challenging role.

Versatile and collaborative individual with knack for effective communication and team coordination. Possesses solid understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles, coupled with skills in facilitating meetings and removing obstacles. Committed to driving team success and delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Offering strong foundation in team dynamics and project facilitation, eager to learn and grow within Agile environment. Brings solid understanding of Agile principles and ability to quickly grasp new concepts and tools essential for role. Ready to use and develop skills in team leadership and project coordination in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Scrum Master

Infosys
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication, enabling teams to collaborate effectively on project tasks.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Created a culture of continuous learning through ongoing training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
  • Coached team members in Agile practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Conducted sprint reviews and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative environment for feedback and improvement.
  • Fostered an environment of trust among team members through regular check-ins, open communication, and honest feedback.
  • Ensured timely delivery of high-quality software products by enforcing adherence to Agile principles during development cycles.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Promoted transparency within the project lifecycle by maintaining up-to-date documentation on progress, risks, and milestones achieved.
  • Identified and resolved impediments, ensuring the smooth progress of projects towards completion.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and guiding daily scrum meetings.
  • Removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects.
  • Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.
  • Assisted with internal and external communication resulting in improved transparency.
  • Optimized resource allocation through capacity planning, maximizing team productivity without overloading resources.
  • Improved project delivery timeframes through effective backlog management and sprint planning.
  • Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
  • Managed risks proactively by anticipating potential issues and creating mitigation plans.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, aligning expectations and maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management &Marketing

Bangalore University, Bangalore (2005)
India
04-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Sociology, Political Science

● Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Political Science
India
05-2003

Skills

  • Agile metrics tracking
  • Estimation techniques
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Agile transformation
  • Agile coaching
  • Backlog grooming
  • Release planning

Certification

  • ITIL v2 Foundation Certification - AXELOS Global Best Practice.

● Prince 2 Practitioner

● Prince 2 Agile Practitioner

● IBM SAP HCM Fast-track

Timeline

Agile Scrum Master

Infosys
01.2022 - 10.2022

MBA - Human Resources Management &Marketing

Bangalore University, Bangalore (2005)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Sociology, Political Science

● Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Political Science
Sheena Abraham