Professional Summary
Accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in the Indian software services
industry, advancing from a hands-on developer to a Project Manager and practice leader.
Proven expertise in managing software projects, driving agile transformations, and
establishing project management as a core organizational discipline. Certified Scrum
Master (CSM®) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) adept at guiding
cross-functional teams to remain agile, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality
software frequently.
Core Competencies & Certifications
- Project Management: Software Project Management, Agile Project Management, Scrum Methodologies
- Technical Skills: Software Development, Web Development, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
- Certifications: Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
- Languages: English (Full Professional), Punjabi (Native or Bilingual), Hindi (Native or Bilingual)
Professional Experience
Covalience India
- Lead the professional development, growth, and well-being of a dedicated team of 5+ project managers.
- Direct the strategic development and apt implementation of Project Management as a formal discipline across the organization, improving project onboarding efficiency by 60%.
- Enable 7 concurrent software project teams to remain agile, follow software delivery processes diligently, and maintain frequent release schedules.
- Champion core organizational ideologies focused on building great software and restoring peace of mind for clients, maintaining a 96.5% client satisfaction rate.
- Managed end-to-end Agile software projects, acting as the primary Scrum Master for 20+ cross-functional teams of 5-7 members to facilitate team collaboration and process efficiency.
- Boosted average team sprint velocity through rigorous roadblock removal, predictable capacity planning, and optimized sprint ceremonies.
- Successfully delivered 18 major software products on time and within scope.
- Supervised technical project execution and provided engineering leadership to development teams of 5-7 engineers.
- Streamlined code review processes and technical workflows, accelerating engineering delivery timelines.
- Architected and built web applications, utilizing modern programming standards and clean code practices.
- Implemented automated testing and strict definition-of-done criteria, resulting in reduction in post-release bugs.
- Programmed core front-end and back-end web solutions to support service delivery objectives.
- Refactored legacy codebases to improve system performance and optimize database application load times.
P.D Hotels Private Limited
- Managed multi-disciplinary responsibilities spanning web programming, graphic design, and digital marketing strategies for an SME hospitality firm.
- Designed and executed digital marketing campaigns that increased web traffic and expanded digital brand reach.
Freelance
- Collaborated independently with bands, musicians, and non-profit organizations to deliver custom websites and brand graphics.
- Delivered 20+ creative web and graphic assets, meeting strict client deadlines and budget parameters.