Sudha Sivaraju
Certified Scrum Master | SAFe Agile Practitioner | Data Analyst | Data Quality Tester
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Results-driven Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agile Practitioner, Data Analyst, and Data Quality Tester with 9+ years of experience leading Agile delivery, data-driven transformation, enterprise application implementations, and quality assurance initiatives. Extensive experience facilitating Agile and SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Release Planning, Dependency Management, and Risk Mitigation. Strong expertise in Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Quality Testing, ETL Testing, Data Migration Testing, Reporting Analytics, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and enterprise data governance across Salesforce, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, and Azure platforms. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the University of Texas, focusing on Generative AI, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, AI Governance, and Intelligent Automation. Passionate about leveraging AI technologies to improve business processes, Agile delivery, quality engineering, and enterprise decision-making. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage Agile Release Train dependencies, coordinate global delivery teams, improve delivery predictability, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives in enterprise environments.
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Detail-focused Data Analyst with knowledge in data warehousing, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with passion for Big Data.
Experienced with data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Utilizes advanced analytical techniques to uncover trends and inform business strategies. Track record of employing critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful insights.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst / Scrum Master
Siemens Digital Industries Software
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitate Agile and SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Coordinate backlog prioritization, dependency management, and release planning across multiple Agile teams.
- Track risks, impediments, and mitigation plans to support successful Program Increment execution.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), integration testing, and data validation activities for Salesforce migration initiatives.
- Validate data synchronization across Salesforce, SAP, Snowflake, Tableau, and enterprise reporting platforms.
- Support enterprise data governance, cleansing, reconciliation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Business Stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in AI-driven transformation initiatives, automation strategies, and process optimization programs.
- Drove end-to-end Salesforce migration delivery for 3+ business units, coordinating UAT, data validation, and release readiness across 25+ stakeholders.
- Improved Agile delivery governance and cross-team collaboration.
Data Process Analyst / Scrum Master
Cisco Systems
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated Agile and SAFe ceremonies for cross-functional delivery teams.
- Managed sprint planning, backlog refinement, capacity planning, and release activities.
- Performed data analysis and validation across Salesforce, Oracle, and Snowflake platforms.
- Coordinated UAT, integration testing, and defect resolution efforts.
- Supported enterprise reporting, analytics, and data quality initiatives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to prioritize features and manage delivery commitments.
- Improved sprint predictability through proactive dependency management.
- Enhanced enterprise data quality and reporting accuracy.
- Successfully coordinated multiple enterprise application releases.
Data Analyst / Scrum Master
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and supported SAFe delivery processes.
- Managed user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and sprint execution.
- Conducted testing activities including UAT, regression testing, and data validation.
- Performed CRM data analysis and quality assurance activities.
- Supported production support, issue triage, and root cause analysis.
- Worked closely with business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Business Analyst
GE Digital
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Served as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams supporting enterprise Salesforce and analytics solutions.
- Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies and coached teams on Agile best practices.
- Led backlog grooming, sprint planning, release planning, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated data migration, data quality, and testing initiatives.
- Managed UAT planning, execution, and defect management activities.
- Worked with global onshore and offshore teams to deliver enterprise solutions.
- Improved team velocity and Agile maturity.
- Successfully delivered multiple enterprise-scale implementations.
- Led data migration and quality assurance initiatives.
Scrum Master / Business Analyst
Coca-Cola Refreshments
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, enhancing collaboration among cross-functional delivery teams.
- Led JAD sessions and stakeholder workshops, gathering requirements to align project outcomes with business needs.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and coordinated cross-functional delivery teams.
- Coordinated UAT, production readiness, and release activities.
- Supported Salesforce modernization initiatives, improving governance processes and ensuring compliance.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
University of Texas
USA01-2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
JNTU
Hyderabad, India01-2010
Skills
Agile & SAFe Leadership: Scrum Master, SAFe Agile Framework, PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Agile Coaching, Capacity Planning, Dependency Management, Risk Management, Release Planning, Continuous Improvement
Data Analysis & Quality Assurance: Data Analysis, Data Profiling, Data Validation, Data Reconciliation, Data Governance, Root Cause Analysis, Data Quality Management, KPI Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Migration Validation
Testing & Quality Engineering: Data Quality Testing, ETL Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Defect Management, Test Planning, Test Execution, Requirement Traceability, Quality Assurance
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Generative AI, Machine Learning Fundamentals, Predictive Analytics, AI Governance, Prompt Engineering, Intelligent Automation, AI-Assisted Testing, AI Product Analysis, Data Science Fundamentals, AI-Driven Business Transformation
Tools & Technologies: Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Azure, Informatica, SharePoint
9 years of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe delivery experience
Extensive experience facilitating PI Planning and Agile ceremonies
Strong Data Analysis, Data Quality Testing, and UAT leadership experience
Expertise in enterprise data governance, reconciliation, and migration initiatives
Experience supporting AI-driven testing, automation, and digital transformation programs
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the University of Texas
Proven success leading cross-functional teams in global enterprise environments
Data visualization and presentations
Data analysis
Excel functions
MS Excel
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Data Analyst / Scrum Master
Siemens Digital Industries Software
06.2025 - Current
Data Process Analyst / Scrum Master
Cisco Systems
04.2024 - 06.2025
Data Analyst / Scrum Master
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
01.2022 - 03.2023
Business Analyst
GE Digital
03.2017 - 12.2021
Scrum Master / Business Analyst
Coca-Cola Refreshments
10.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
JNTU
Master of Science (M.S.) - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
University of Texas