Ajay Kumar Akkineni
@ajaykumarakkineni
Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master with Agile expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master with extensive experience in the gaming and travel industries. My expertise lies in leading Agile delivery, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital products. I excel at translating business goals into actionable features and driving data-informed decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have successfully optimized delivery pipelines and enhanced user experiences while fostering high-performing Agile teams. My hands-on experience with ServiceNow modules, coupled with my ability to prioritize high-value features using telemetry data and player feedback, has consistently driven project success and improved delivery timelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Product Manager / Delivery Manager
Mindera
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Facilitated all core Scrum ceremonies across distributed teams in the US, UK, Portugal, Romania, Brazil, and Argentina, ensuring alignment across time zones. Led the end-to-end delivery of high-impact gaming initiatives including Refer a Friend and Twitch Drops, driving player acquisition and retention.
Product Owner / Senior Business Analyst
Data Idols
Jan 2017 - Oct 2023 (6 years 9 months)
Led the migration from Trainline Legacy to Platform One, enabling EU train ticket sales via mobile and web. Facilitated Agile ceremonies across global time zones, fostering strong communication and team alignment while supporting multiple product streams in a continuous delivery environment.
Agile Business Analyst
Trainline
Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 6 months)
Delivered multiple digital transformation projects to enhance user experience across mobile and web platforms. Acted as a Major Incident Manager, coordinating swift resolution of critical incidents affecting customer-facing systems and internal operations.
QA Test Analyst
Trainline
Jan 2012 - Jun 2014 (2 years 5 months)
Led functional, regression, and user acceptance testing for Trainline’s core web and mobile products. Improved QA processes and cross-functional collaboration, reducing critical post-launch bugs by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Westminster
MSc, Information Technology Security
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology Security. Focused on advanced concepts in cybersecurity and information system protection.
Anna University
BTech, Information Technology
Obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge in IT principles and applications.
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