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Tanzila Siddique

Sterling,VA

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. Highly trained individual knowledgeable in web development technologies and considered talented leader. Certified Scrum Master with definitive leadership qualities and strong critical thinking and decision making skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Master

Deloitte
06.2021 - Current
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
  • Assessed and reported progress to stakeholders regularly, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
  • Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
  • Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles..
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Worked across teams outside of engineering to find solutions and answers to issues encountered by engineering personnel.
  • Researched current trends to stay knowledgeable in Scrum methods.
  • Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
  • Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams..

Scrum Master

Apple Federal Credit Union
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • 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
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases
  • Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and offshore
  • Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle
  • Researched current trends to stay knowledgeable in Scrum methods
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts
  • Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value
  • Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity
  • Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.

Business Analyst/Scrum Master

TCS
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Facilitated Scrum framework - sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
  • Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
  • Worked across teams outside of engineering to find solutions and answers to issues encountered by engineering personnel
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases
  • Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges
  • Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases
  • Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process
  • Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams
  • Interacted with computer systems end-users and project business sponsors to determine, document, and obtain signoff on business requirements
  • Worked with business teams to understand the requirement and needs of the potential customers and the target market.

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information System -

Baruch College, City University of New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • Servant Leader
  • Facilitate meetings (daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective)
  • Conflict resolutions
  • Coaching Agile practices
  • Removing impediments
  • Team Building
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Creating communication channel (team, Product owner, stakeholder)
  • Leading and Facilitating Change
  • Scrum
  • SAFe
  • Kanban
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • PI Planning
  • Road Map
  • JIRA & Confluence
  • Risk identification
  • Team management
  • Relationship development
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Facilitate Scrum Event
  • Lean Thinking & Rapid Decision Making

Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Languages

Bengali
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Scrum Master

Deloitte
06.2021 - Current

Scrum Master

Apple Federal Credit Union
09.2018 - 06.2021

Business Analyst/Scrum Master

TCS
04.2015 - 09.2018

Masters in Business Administration -

George Mason University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information System -

Baruch College, City University of New York

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