Harish Thutupalli
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Fortanix
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Increased team efficiency by adopting Agile and Scrum methodologies for effective project management.
- Led the implementation of Scrum methodology by facilitating sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming sessions, daily scrums, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and align them with business goals.
- Partnered with stakeholders from various departments to define strategies and facilitate the progression of projects.
- Successfully determined priority of high-value items in product backlog resulting in faster completion.
Scrum Master
Carelon Global Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Boosted team productivity by introducing Agile and Scrum techniques for effective project management.
- Lead key components of the Scrum framework including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Refined requirements and aligned with business goals in collaboration with Product Owners.
- Enabled the definition of solutions and facilitated progress by collaborating with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters.
- Led regular stand-ups, reviewed sprints, and organized planning sessions to optimize team communication.
- Effectively prioritize high-value items in the product backlog to expedite project completion.
- Led Agile coaching of cross-functional teams, resulting in improved project delivery success.
- Designed personalized Scrum boards to optimize task tracking and foster team transparency.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings, promoting full team engagement.
- Oversaw the management of product backlog and assisted with the implementation of Scrum framework during monthly sprint releases.
- Facilitated regular retrospective meetings with the team to promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by actively consulting with team members and effectively resolving any conflicts or issues.
- Trained teams in Agile methodologies, fostering a positive mindset towards Agile practices.
- Implemented mitigation strategies based on early identification of potential project risks, ensuring smooth progress throughout the lifecycle.
- Streamlined project workflows and eliminated bottlenecks, improving resource allocation and reducing time-to-market for product releases.
- Elevated customer satisfaction scores by delivering timely updates on product improvements sourced from feedback obtained in sprint review meetings.
- Consistently tracked team progress and identified areas of improvement by implementing key performance metrics throughout projects' lifecycles.
- Crafted clear and concise user stories with specific acceptance criteria to steer development efforts.
- Provided invaluable support to engineering team by clarifying tasks, obtaining missing assets/requirements, and effectively managing project changes.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by integrating their feedback into the product backlog for upcoming sprints.
- Reduced time to market by streamlining sprint planning process, effectively balancing scope and resources.
- Reduced bottlenecks in development process by actively removing impediments and facilitating solutions.
- Promoted innovation and experimentation, resulting in the creation of new features that added value to the product.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad04.2012
Skills
- Agile Metrics Tracking
- Agile Coaching
- Project Management
- Sprint Planning
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Stakeholder Management
- User Story Creation
- Task Prioritization
- Change Management
- Risk mitigation planning
- Resource Planning
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Improved Team Velocity: Increased team velocity by 30% through process improvements and facilitation of Scrum framework.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Fostered a culture of collaboration and transparency, resulting in a 25% increase in team member satisfaction.
- Reduced Cycle Time: Implemented changes that reduced cycle time by 40%, allowing for faster delivery of working software.
- Increased Customer Satisfaction: Contributed to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction through improved communication and prioritization.
- Scrum Framework Implementation: Successfully implemented Scrum framework in a team-new to Agile, resulting in improved adaptability and responsiveness.
- Conflict Resolution: Effectively resolved conflicts and improved team dynamics, leading to a 30% decrease in team turnover.
- Process Improvements: Identified and addressed process bottlenecks, resulting in a 25% reduction in waste and inefficiencies.
- Coaching and Development: Coached and mentored team members, resulting in 2 promotions and 1 certification in Agile methodologies.
- Metrics and Reporting: Developed and tracked key metrics, providing visibility into team performance and informing data-driven decisions.
- Scaling Agile: Played a key role in scaling Agile practices across multiple teams, resulting in improved alignment and efficiency.
Certification
- Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
- SAFe 6.0
- PMP
- Quality Management System
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure *3x
Additional Information
Highly motivated Scrum Master with a strong track record of success in Agile environments. Seeking a challenging role that utilizes my skills in facilitation, coaching, and process improvement to drive team excellence and deliver high-quality products.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
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Quote
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success
Work Preference
Work Type
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Career advancementInterests
Cricket
Timeline
Scrum Master
Fortanix
01.2024 - 06.2024
Scrum Master
Carelon Global Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTU Hyderabad
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