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Vandana Rajagopal

Dublin,OH

Summary

Dedicated educator with expertise in Agile program management, offering a wealth of experience in revitalizing organizations for seizing new opportunities. Proven track record in implementing Agile methodologies, including lean management, with a focus on student-centric learning. Demonstrates dynamic and results-driven teaching, showcasing adaptability across academic levels for transformative learning experiences and positive outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Coach

Infinite Computer Solutions
10.2023 - Current
  • Guiding, coaching teams to achieve their highest potential and deliver exceptional value through the effective application of Agile practices.

Senior Agile Coach

CBTS
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Curriculum Development and Training: Developed comprehensive curriculum for Agile methodologies, tailored to team needs. Conducted impactful training workshops, equipping teams with essential Agile skills and practices.
  • Strategy Alignment: Coached product leaders to align vision and strategy with business objectives, resulting in a focused roadmap maximizing product impact on company goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated coaching sessions, improving team collaboration with various departments, leading to faster product development cycles and enhanced go-to-market strategies.
  • Agile Implementation: Successfully introduced Agile methodologies, enhancing team productivity, responsiveness to market changes, and fostering a more iterative and adaptive approach to product development.
  • Innovation and Creativity: Guided the product leader in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging experimentation and risk-taking. This led to innovative intake processes and an enterprise-scalable approach.
  • Leadership Development: Provided guidance for autonomy and continuous learning, resulting in a highly motivated and high-performing product team.

Business Architect| Agile Coach/Advisory Consultant

Insight Digital Innovation
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Implemented Scrum and Agile frameworks, boosting iterative solution delivery by over 80%.
  • Collaborated with Program leaders and Sponsors, providing training on applying agility with a product-centric approach.
  • Developed and delivered training curriculum, coaching new hires and scrum masters, leading to robust staff development and increased productivity.
  • Adapted training plans and workshops for client needs while maintaining timelines, budgets, and desired outcomes.
  • Championed the launch of communities of practice for Product Owners and Scrum Masters, fostering an adaptive learning environment.
  • Conducted continuous evaluations, enhancing content and plans, achieving over 90% customer satisfaction.
  • Coached Product Managers and design team architects, driving enhancements and new product features.
  • Redesigned and implemented end-to-end activities in collaboration with peers across organizational levels, impacting Agile transformation positively.nsformation.

Agile Coach|Scrum Master|Release Manager

OhioHealth
10.2014 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with product development teams and clinical SMEs to enhance products based on customer needs and developed quarterly plan actions.
  • Mentored, build mindset in teams to improve ways of collaborations and resolve conflicts to enable team morale and productivity.
  • Led multiple teams of 10 - 15 members for deployment of projects to enhance reporting and clinical documentation to streamline workflows
  • Managed minimum of five projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase customer satisfaction by more than 80%.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ohio State University Heart Center
05.2008 - 06.2014
  • Performed nuclear imaging studies on patients for use in identification and treatment of diseases.
  • Championed process improvement tools and techniques to improve customer satisfaction and turn around.

Education

MBA: Business Administration -

Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio
05.2014

Associate of Science: Nuclear Medical Technology -

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
06.2008

Postgraduate in Medical Radio Isotope Technology -

Bhabha Atomic Research Center
Mumbai, India
05.1997

Bachelor of Science: Microbiology -

Bengaluru (Bangalore) University
India
05.1993

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Agile Management
  • Coaching/Teaching/Training
  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Classroom Management

Certification

  • ICP-ACC, CAT, ENT, SYS
  • PSPO
  • Management 3.0
  • Lean Change Management
  • CSM
  • SSM
  • EPIC
  • ARRT(N)
  • NMTCB

Community Outreach

  • Host for Women in Agile, Columbus chapter.
  • Women In Agile Program team: Seeding Local Communities.
  • Yoga and mindfulness instructor for adults and children.

Timeline

Agile Coach

Infinite Computer Solutions
10.2023 - Current

Senior Agile Coach

CBTS
02.2023 - 10.2023

Business Architect| Agile Coach/Advisory Consultant

Insight Digital Innovation
05.2021 - 02.2023

Agile Coach|Scrum Master|Release Manager

OhioHealth
10.2014 - 05.2021

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ohio State University Heart Center
05.2008 - 06.2014

MBA: Business Administration -

Franklin University

Associate of Science: Nuclear Medical Technology -

Columbus State Community College

Postgraduate in Medical Radio Isotope Technology -

Bhabha Atomic Research Center

Bachelor of Science: Microbiology -

Bengaluru (Bangalore) University

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