Smita Deshpande
Summary
- 10+ years of experience in the Automotive domain - Vehicle diagnostics and Defect analysis.
- Proven expertise as a Scrum Master for agile projects. Strong background in Agile and Scrum methodology.
- Knowledge of ODX and Diagnostic Protocols (UDS, CAN). Skilled in Diagnostics Data Authoring tools and Diagnostic tester applications.
- Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
- Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning.
- Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines.
- Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills.
- Demonstrative Scrum Master with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams.
- Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Owner
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for gathering business requirements, creating templates, and preparing system requirement specifications
- Managed Agile projects using tools such as JIRA and xray
- Successfully executed 50+ Sprints and achieved 2 successful customer rollouts
- Facilitated requirement analysis and acceptance calls with the Customer
- Coordinated team efforts to align with business requirements
- Led knowledge transfer plans and trained offshore teams
- Collaborated closely with program analysts, testers, and clients to define features and write user stories
- Owned and managed backlog grooming, prioritization, and acceptance criteria
- Utilized UI/UX skills to create detailed wireframes and mock-ups
- Experience in Team Management, Quality Management, and Process Improvement
- Conducted user training and prepared training materials.
Scrum Master
KPIT Technologies Ltd, Vehicle Diagnostics
10.2014 - Current
- Diagnostic Data Authoring Tool for Leading Automotive
Tester
Leading Automotive Company
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Led the QA team and played a key role in testing Diagnostic tester applications
- Performed test case writing and execution, defect logging, and performance testing
- Actively engaged in customer interactions to understand use cases
- Conducted product demos for customer review
- Delivered comprehensive QA testing reports for product quality assessment.
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Gathered requirements for specific release cycles
- Created test plans and prioritized test cases
- Conducted testing with ECU simulators, actual ECUs, and vehicles
- Analyzed defects and tracked bugs.
System Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd, Vehicle Diagnostics
12.2011 - 12.2013
- OTX Sequences Creation and Development
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Defined specifications from OTX Test sequences for UDS protocol
- Implemented specifications in Diagnostics Tester Application
- Collaborated with clients for requirement gathering and specification
- Vehicle Diagnostic Application - Requirement Gathering and Specification Analysis
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Tele-communication
Government College of Engineering
2011
Skills
- Risk Management
- Team Meetings
- Agile Framework
- Identifying Backlogs
- Risk Identification
- Public Speaking
- Customer Interaction
- Agile Best Practices
- Backlog Management
- Software Process Management
Certification
- Certified PSPO 1 Scrum Product Owner Certification 2021
Timeline
Product Owner
09.2017 - Current
Scrum Master
KPIT Technologies Ltd, Vehicle Diagnostics
10.2014 - Current
Tester
Leading Automotive Company
10.2014 - 08.2017
03.2013 - 12.2013
03.2012 - 01.2013
System Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd, Vehicle Diagnostics
12.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Tele-communication
Government College of Engineering