Krishna Veena Boppana
Cypress,TX
Summary
Analytical, highly adaptable Project Manager & Scrum Master with hands-on experience in project release validation and coordination. Experienced in managing large-scale projects from conceptual phase through completion. Strong background in project management with expertise in maximizing productivity and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Observant and resourceful professional dedicated to delivering project objectives within stipulated time, resource, and budget constraints. Outstanding collaborator comfortable working with others in executing projects to achieve company objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager & Scrum Master
HP
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Experienced in coordinating with multiple teams to track Project lifecycle from inception to closure.
- Managed 3 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Experienced in collaborating closely with stakeholders to discuss product strategy execution across all phases of lifecycle.
- Experienced in meeting budgetary objectives and adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis for complex projects.
- Experienced in preparing cost estimates, schedule project tasks, allocate resources to team members, oversee project assistant, ad monitor projects to ensure they are completed on time and under budget
- Engaged with stakeholders to resolve business IT problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Thorough experience with Waterfall and Agile Project Methodology.
- Experience with JIRA for ticketing and tracking status of project.
- Experienced in developing project plans with Project forecasts, Resource assignments and Budget estimates.
- Thorough understanding of Scrum workflow process and Scrum Ceremonies.
- Facilitated Sprint ceremonies- Sprint planning, Daily standup's, Product backlog grooming, Sprint Retrospective and Sprint Review.
- Experienced in creating Risk Mitigation plans with stakeholders.
- Thorough experience in tracking metrics dashboard including KPI's for Sprint Reviews.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
- Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Thorough experience in handling metrics for Quality Assurance control during every phase of the project.
- Created functional and technical application documents.
- Developed leadership boards to monitor the performance of various analytics.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Owned all business reviews- WBR, QBR, MBR and is responsible for generating reports and metrics sheet towards the end of every month.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Interfaced with cross-functional team of Business analysts, Developers, and technical support professionals to determine a comprehensive list of requirement specifications for new applications
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams, and infrastructure specialists, to deliver high availability solutions for mission- critical applications
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Contributed to Vendor management strategy focusing on driving value and mitigating risk, shadowing the Program Manager.
- Performed consultant reviews and provided client feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Extremely organized and able to plan detailed schedules for multiple teams to meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience helping numerous teams coordinate to meet objectives.
Project Coordinator
Prairie View A&M University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Education
Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems
Prairie View A & M University
03.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
05.2016
Skills
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Workflow Planning
- Performance Monitoring
- Stakeholder Relations
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite Expert
- Risk Management
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
Certification
Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance- 2022
Timeline
Technical Project Manager & Scrum Master
HP
07.2019 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
Prairie View A&M University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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