MANISH D. SALVI

• Led team in embracing Agile methodologies, practices, and tools.

• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters to align team initiatives.

• Gather metrics to identify potential improvements across teams.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, leadership, and stakeholders to align priorities and clarify goals

• Strengthened adoption of Agile practices through expert guidance and training.

• Support teams in exploring innovative approaches and embracing failure as a learning opportunity

• Ensure teams' deliverables are aligned with business objectives

• Shifted organizational focus towards value generation instead of mere outputs.

• Track velocity, lead time, cycle time, and other KPIs to provide insights for continuous improvement

• Led and supported cross-functional collaboration among Scrum Team, Product Owner, and stakeholders, resulting in a 30% improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction scores
• Drove Scrum events, leveraging agile methodologies to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; orchestrated sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays and improved resource allocation
• Developed and delivered customized Agile and Scrum workshops for cross-functional teams, resulting in a 30% improvement in project collaboration
• Implemented Agile and Scrum methodologies across the organization
• Led the Agile transformation initiative, coaching teams on Agile best practices
• Implemented agile project management framework, fostering cross-functional collaboration to identify and address obstacles that hinder progress
• Identified and mitigated key sources of interruptions and distractions through the implementation of tools and processes, increased team focus and productivity by
• Implemented a continuous improvement framework across cross-functional teams, resulting in a reduction in production cycle time and increase in on-time delivery, leading to improved customer experience and increased market share
• Developed and implemented a self-organization program that empowered team members to make informed decisions, resulting in a reduction in escalations and increase in customer satisfaction
• Developed and maintained a centralized knowledge base, reducing onboarding time for new team members and improving overall information accessibility and transparency
• Implemented comprehensive Agile metrics tracking system, analyzing project data and delivering monthly reports to stakeholders, resulting in increase in team efficiency and reduction in project delays
• Executed proactive risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating potential project risks, resulting in a 20% reduction in costly delays and a 15% increase in on-time project completions
• Implemented a proactive stakeholder communication strategy, utilizing project management software and regular email updates; maintained stakeholder engagement and satisfaction levels
• Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, utilizing active listening and negotiation techniques to address team disputes and enhance productivity; successfully resolved conflicts with external stakeholders, mitigating risks and ensuring client satisfaction
• Implemented Agile project management tools, resulting in a 30% increase in team efficiency and a 20% reduction in project turnaround time

• Coach and mentor Agile teams to adopt and maintain Scrum practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in velocity
• Lead the entire sprint & product release
• Facilitating all scrum events like Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective
• Collaborated with product owners to refine the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and ensure alignment with business goals
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress, allowing for uninterrupted workflow and improved productivity
• Tracked and report Agile metrics, including sprint burndown charts and velocity, to stakeholders for transparency and decision-making
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives, implementing process changes that enhance team performance
• Teaching, Coaching, mentoring, building Agile mindset in individuals and teams based on situation
• Shield the team from external interruptions and distractions, allowing them to focus on their work during a Sprint

• Worked in a cross-functional Agile team in the successful delivery of multiple software projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
• Facilitated effective communication between development teams, product owners, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals
• Guided teams in breaking down complex tasks into manageable user stories and tasks, enhancing sprint planning accuracy
• Documenting artifacts such as Business Requirements Document (BRD), Functional Requirements Document (FRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Systems Requirement Specification (SRS) and Request for Change (RFC)
• Assisted in the adoption of Agile best practices, including test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration (CI/CD)
• Implemented and maintained Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) for backlog management and project tracking
• Conducted Agile training sessions for new team members, promoting a shared understanding of Agile principles and practices
• Involved in various ceremonies of Agile as Scrum Master (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Up, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective)

• Communicate with BA and stake holder on daily basis
• Update regarding project status
• Contribute in giving estimation in an agile framework
• Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity
• Facilitated Scrum framework - sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
• Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
• Enabled Agile team to increase its throughput by 15% using high collaboration approaches like pair programming
• Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint
• Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process
• Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress

• Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins
• Celebrated scrum ceremonies (Scrum Planning, Stand-ups, Demos, Retrospectives and Grooming) with teams
• Set up meetings with Project managers regularly and set appropriate delivery expectations based on feedback from team
• Support the team in effectively using Agile project management tools such as Jira or Trello to track and manage their work
• Ensure that the Scrum Team follows the Scrum framework, its rules, and practices
• Help the team understand and apply Scrum correctly
• Shield the team from external interruptions and distractions, allowing them to focus on their work during a Sprint
• Foster collaboration between the team and the Product Owner
• Identify and manage project risks proactively
• Keep stakeholders informed and manage expectations
• Preparing Test Data and Test Script against Functional Specification
• Designing, Developing and Executing Test cases to validate the functionality of the application
• Responsible for entire Quality delivery of the product
• Individual contributor for own & team member task
• Monitor & track QA activity processes