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MANASA CHAVALI

Little Elm,TX

Summary

Results-driven Technical Program Manager with 12+ years of success leading high-performing Agile teams and delivering measurable business outcomes. Proven expertise in digital transformation, AI implementation, and Agile methodologies that consistently drive significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. Exceptional servant leader who removes impediments, fosters team self-organization, and creates environments where innovation thrives. Strategic focus on metrics-driven delivery, technical debt reduction, sustainable velocity improvements, and outstanding stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Program Manager / Senior Scrum Master

Infosys, Citizens Bank
03.2022 - Current

Domain: Conversational AI , Digital Customer Transformation | Teams : 3 | Frameworks Used: Scrum @Scale, Scrum

  • Led high-priority Digital HELOC and Zelle Small Business applications, increasing revenue by 50%+ within one month of release
  • Spearheaded development of AI-powered banking assistant that improved resolution efficiency by 40% and transformed contact center operations
  • Orchestrated Mobile Banking Platform 3.11 jump start initiative, delivering biometric authentication, instant P2P transfers, and digital wallet integration that increased mobile transaction volume by 75%
  • Successfully managed Mobile Banking Platform 3.11 rollout featuring advanced fraud detection, voice-activated banking, and personalized financial insights, achieving 90% customer adoption rate within 6 months
  • Managed Tax Reporting team's agile transformation, implementing automated testing frameworks that eliminated manual errors and achieved zero-defect delivery for critical tax season deadlines
  • Coached teams to 90% sprint predictability while supporting $25K transaction limit implementation
  • Streamlined stakeholder collaboration through effective prioritization and JIRA dashboard implementation, achieving 95% stakeholder satisfaction score
  • Championed Agile transformation by developing SAFe training materials and establishing best practices
  • Facilitated impediment removal through active issue tracking and cross-functional coordination, reducing blockers by 60% and improving team velocity
  • Reduced technical debt by 35% through strategic refinement sessions and dedicated improvement sprints
  • Orchestrated successful agile ceremonies that improved team engagement and increased velocity by 25% quarter-over-quarter
  • Implemented servant leadership model that increased team autonomy by 40% and reduced dependency on management decision-making
  • Delivered Mobile Banking Platform 3.11 security enhancements including multi-layered authentication, real-time transaction monitoring, and AI-driven anomaly detection that reduced security incidents by 65%

Scrum Master

Cognizant
10.2021 - 03.2022

Domain: Financial Services | Teams : 3 | Frameworks Used: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban

  • Led multi-team Agile transformation that reduced time-to-market by 40% within first quarter
  • Established standardized metrics framework that improved cross-team transparency and decision-making
  • Facilitated high-stakes PI Planning sessions that aligned 30+ stakeholders on critical business priorities, achieving 98% stakeholder satisfaction rating
  • Mentored 5 junior Scrum Masters, creating scalable Agile coaching program
  • Introduced sprint health metrics that improved estimation accuracy by 40% and increased customer satisfaction scores
  • Implemented velocity stabilization techniques that reduced sprint-to-sprint fluctuation by 30%


Scrum Master

Bank of America
07.2019 - 04.2021

Domain: Finance- Investor Accounting & Paycheck Protection Program | Teams : 2 | Frameworks Used: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban

  • Led critical data migration from AS400 to Oracle for Investor Management and Reporting projects
  • Accelerated ACH/WIRE transaction application delivery by implementing end-to-end validation processes
  • Established CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams, improving deployment reliability by 35%
  • Transformed team culture to self-organized, cross-functional units that consistently delivered high-value products
  • Optimized cycle time through strategic Agile implementation, exceeding target margins


Scrum Master

7-eleven
02.2019 - 07.2019

Domain: E-Commerce, Digital Retail Transformation | Teams : 2 | Frameworks Used: SAFe, Scrum

  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiative that increased mobile app adoption by 65%
  • Executed strategic pivot to Agile methodology, reducing average feature delivery time from 6 months to 4 weeks
  • Facilitated seamless integration between legacy systems and new e-commerce platform
  • Implemented data-driven sprint reviews that improved decision quality and stakeholder buy-in
  • Proactively identified and resolved technical debt issues, reducing system failures by 45% and improving customer experience metrics


Scrum Master

Bank of America
05.2018 - 06.2018

Domain: Finance, Escrow Analysis | Teams : 2 | Frameworks used: Scrum

  • Executed comprehensive Agile framework for mission-critical Escrow Project, delivering within tight deadlines
  • Optimized collaboration between Engineering and Professional Services teams, eliminating silos
  • Partnered with DevOps to implement automated testing suite that reduced defects by 30%
  • Applied servant leadership principles to turn around underperforming team, increasing velocity by 40% in 3 sprints


Scrum Master

Blackhawk Networks
07.2016 - 09.2017

Domain: E-Commerce, Rebate | Teams : 2 | Frameworks Used: Scrum

  • Orchestrated successful Waterfall-to-Agile transformation, improving delivery predictability by 45%
  • Implemented pair programming culture that enhanced code quality and knowledge sharing
  • Developed robust project artifacts that increased transparency and facilitated data-driven decisions
  • Created stakeholder communication framework that improved transparency and maintained 90%+ satisfaction rating


Quality Engineer

Southwest Airlines
11.2015 - 06.2016

Domain: Airlines | Framework: Scrum

  • Developed comprehensive test plans for mission-critical Crew Scheduling system using Selenium
  • Reduced defect resolution time by 25% through cross-functional bug pod collaboration


Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Optum UHG
05.2011 - 09.2013

Domain: Healthcare | Framework: Scrum

  • Delivered key functionality for Optum Insight products (CAC, SaaS, UI) by executing precise test cases
  • Streamlined translation of functional specifications into executable user stories


Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2011

Skills

  • Agile Expertise: SAFe, Scrum @Scale, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban
  • Technical Tools: Jira, Jira Align, Rally, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Confluence
  • Leadership: Release Planning, Risk Management, Backlog Optimization, Servant Leadership
  • Business Value: Revenue Growth, Profit Margin Enhancement, API Integration, ROI Maximization
  • Process Design: Work Breakdown, Customer Requirements Analysis, CI/CD Implementation
  • Metrics & Analytics: Burndown Charts, Velocity Tracking, Cycle Time Optimization, Predictability Frameworks

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master 1 – Scrum.org
  • Professional Scrum Master 2 – Scrum.org
  • Certified Scrum Master CSM – Scrum Alliance
  • Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master
  • PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)

Timeline

Technical Program Manager / Senior Scrum Master

Infosys, Citizens Bank
03.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

Cognizant
10.2021 - 03.2022

Scrum Master

Bank of America
07.2019 - 04.2021

Scrum Master

7-eleven
02.2019 - 07.2019

Scrum Master

Bank of America
05.2018 - 06.2018

Scrum Master

Blackhawk Networks
07.2016 - 09.2017

Quality Engineer

Southwest Airlines
11.2015 - 06.2016

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Optum UHG
05.2011 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University