Rishika Alluru

• Product backlog management and working with PO to prioritize user stories in Jira.
• Worked continuously, and closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Technical Architects, and stakeholders to deliver high business value.
• Facilitated and time-boxed Scrum Ceremonies such as Sprint planning, daily Scrum, Sprint review, Sprint retrospective, and backlog refinement meetings.
• Enthusiastic and successful ScrumMaster with experience in leading transformation, training, and mentoring for multiple teams of different sizes in different Agile environments: Scrum.
• Mentoring Scrum Masters of various teams to improve their facilitation and coaching skills.Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for an Agile team of 10 developers.
• Managed product backlog of 50+ user stories and worked with product owner to prioritize features for 2-week sprints.
• Configured and maintained Jira for a team of 10 to create user stories, manage sprints, and track defects.
• Facilitated weekly retrospective meetings with a cross-functional team of 10 to identify process improvements and resolve impediments.
• Collaborated with product owner to create and refine user stories based on stakeholder feedback and business requirements.
• Implemented Scrum best practices which reduced average sprint velocity by 25% and increased team productivity Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
• Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Implemented Scrum framework for a team of 6 in a senior capstone project, resulting in 20% faster project completion.
• Interned as a Scrum Master for a software development company, facilitating daily stand-ups and sprint planning for 2 Agile teams
• Volunteered as a Scrum Master for a non-profit organization's website redesign project, managing a backlog of 40+ user stories.
• Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for a development team of 8
• Managed and groomed product backlog of 100+ user stories in Jira, closely collaborating with the product owner on prioritization.
• Proactively identified and removed impediments, reducing average story cycle time by 15%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams using agile framework for marketing campaigns.
• Helped reduce average sprint cycle time by 25% by identifying and removing blockers.
• Facilitated 50+ stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Coordinated 6 concurrent projects with 20+ total team members.
• Utilized Jira to create, assign and track user stories, epics, and bugs.
• Utilized Jira to create, assign and track user stories, epics, and bugs.
• Managed product backlog and sprint tasks in Jira.
• Created burndown charts and sprint reports in Excel to share with stakeholders.
• Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
• 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.
• Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
• Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
• Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
• Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
• 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.
• Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
• Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
• Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
• Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
• Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
• Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
• Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
• Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams.
• Boosted customer satisfaction scores by providing regular updates on product enhancements resulting from feedback provided during sprint review meetings.
• Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
• 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.
• Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle.
• Encouraged cross-functional collaboration by organizing workshops and training sessions for different departments within the organization.
• Streamlined release processes through close coordination between development teams and operations staff.
• Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
• Worked across teams outside of engineering to find solutions and answers to issues encountered by engineering personnel.
• Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
• Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
• Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
• Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
• Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
• Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
• Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
• Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers in delivering a complex software project, exceeding project goals and delivering the product 2 months ahead of schedule. Utilized Scrum methodology and consistently facilitated effective sprint planning and retrospective meetings to drive progress.
• Implemented a continuous improvement program, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a 50% reduction in rework.
• Successfully coached and mentored team members, resulting in a 50% increase in employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Successfully implemented Agile scrum frameworks for software development teams, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity by 30%.
• Facilitated Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, demos, and reviews, to ensure all objectives were met and the project progressed on schedule.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and business sponsors to proactively identify risks and dependencies for Agile projects, reducing the chance for costly delays and errors.
• Assisted Scrum Master and Product Owner to maintain an up-to-date scrum backlog with relevant information and latest sprint updates.
• Enforced consistent sprint structure and resource allocation, resulting in improved communication between cross-functional and dispersed teams.
• Streamlined sprint deliverables with development and deployment of cutting-edge systems and strategies.
• Eager Scrum Master looking to implement 1+ years of experience in Agile Methodology to lead, motivate and diagnose issues with the development team.
• Led a cross-functional development team of 12 members through a complete Agile transformation, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity and a 25% decrease in project completion time.
• Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, sprint retrospectives, and demos, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among team members.
• Mentored and trained junior Scrum Masters, resulting in improved team performance and higher job satisfaction.
• Successfully delivered 12 software development projects on time and within budget, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% increase in revenue.
• Implemented and maintained Agile practices and tools, including Scrum and JIRA, to support efficient and effective project management.
• Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to define and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

• Hands on experience with complete Recruitment life cycle.
• Identifying the candidates through multiple sources including employee referrals, social networking sites like Naukri, LinkedIn, Monster, indeed.
• Sourcing Active and Passive candidates using a variety of sources and contacting the passive candidates to generate interest in job opportunities.
• Working closely with Hiring Managers to understand the opened requisitions and simultaneously preparing target lists for developing sourcing strategy for each opening.
• Hands on experience with Application Tracking System (ATS).
• Providing regular updates to hiring managers, recruiting leaders and other stakeholders about the progress of candidates.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction through the development of comprehensive benefits packages and wellness programs.
• Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Reduced turnover rates by creating a supportive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
• Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new employees'' smooth transition into the organization.
• Increased talent pool by implementing effective recruitment strategies, including targeted job postings and networking events.
• Implemented successful training programs, enhancing employee skills and productivity levels across the organization.
• Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and guidance for growth opportunities.
• Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
• Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
• Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
• Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
• Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
• Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
• Streamlined HR processes by implementing efficient workflows and reducing paperwork.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
• Develop and Implement strategies to maximize candidate sourcing and to provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlines.

• Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
• Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
• Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
• Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
• Hands on experience in complete recruitment life cycle Sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, salary negotiation, rolling out offers and offers to joiner conversion.
• Sourcing Potential Candidates from Niche platforms like Naukri, Monster, indeed and LinkedIn Advanced Search.
• Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Conducted thorough candidate screening to ensure optimal fit for both clients and candidates, minimizing turnover rates.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
• Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
• Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities and provided regular updates to stakeholders on progress towards hiring goals.
• Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
• Established long-term partnerships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality talent matches tailored to their specific needs.
• Reduced time-to-hire by developing targeted job advertisements and leveraging social media platforms for wider reach.
• Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
• Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
• Onboarded new hires and set up training.
• Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
• Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
• Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
• Knowledge on X-ray search and GitHub Search.

A Study on Expatriates and Repatriates

• Supported manager on established relationships with external vendors, optimizing service quality and cost-efficiency in the relocation process.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing comprehensive expatriate support programs.
• Supported and managed the preparation and delivery of pre-departure orientation sessions for employees embarking on international assignments, addressing logistical concerns and promoting cultural awareness.
• Assisted and managed international assignments, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Streamlined the relocation process for expatriates, reducing overall costs and duration.
• Supported and evaluated expatriate program effectiveness through regular feedback sessions and reporting mechanisms.