Hello! I am Vivek Agarwal, a highly experienced Agile Leader, Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with a proven track record of successfully implementing Agile methodologies in various software development environments.
Key Skills & Expertise:
✅ Proficient in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
✅ Expertise in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Trello for project management and collaboration.
✅ Skilled in estimation techniques, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning.
✅ Strong ability to track work progress using Burndown and Burnup charts, ensuring project milestones are met on time.
✅ Experienced in facilitating team meetings, addressing impediments, and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure project success.
✅ Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams of developers and testers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.
As an Agile Leader and Scrum Master, I can assist you with:
✅ Writing detailed user stories to capture requirements effectively.
✅ Facilitating estimation sessions using techniques like Planning Poker.
✅ Predicting actual release dates based on team capacity and velocity.
✅ Organizing and facilitating team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
✅ Addressing team impediments promptly to ensure smooth project execution.
✅ Collaborating with business managers, product owners, and stakeholders to align project goals and priorities.
✅ Managing sprints and tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
As a Project/ Program Manager, I can assist you with:
✅ Pre-sales pack preparation and presentation
✅ Contract management from both sides (as a vendor or as a client)
✅ Budget and Finance
✅ Project Charter, Plan and Approval
✅ Resource Management
✅ Defining and managing Scope, Budget and Timeline
✅ Risk Management
✅ End to End Project delivery
Certifications & Experience:
✅ Certified Scrum Master (PSM II)
✅ Google Project Management Professional (PMP)
✅ SAFe 5 Agilist-certified
✅ 17 years of extensive experience in roles such as Developer, Tester, Test Lead, Scrum Master, Quality Engineering Manager, and Agile Project Manager.
✅ 6+ years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master and Business Analyst.
Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Google Sheet, Power BI, PPM, Github, Tableau, Zephyr, Unix, SQL, Python, UFT, Oracle, Selenium, Mainframe, SVN
Let's Collaborate!
I am passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals through effective Agile practices. If you require expertise in any of the above-mentioned areas, I would be delighted to discuss how I can support your project's success.
Warm Regards,
Vivek Agarwal
