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akanshaa goel

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PMP certfied , Senior Scrum Master with extensive experience in Agile methodologies.

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a dynamic role that fosters Agile practices and encourages team collaboration.

I am an accomplished Senior Scrum Master with over 8 years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). My journey began with a BTech in Computer Science Engineering and an MBA in HR, which laid a solid foundation for my career in project management and Agile coaching. I have successfully led multiple Agile teams across various domains, including healthcare, banking, and telecommunications, ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement.

Throughout my career, I have worked with prestigious international clients such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, managing projects that involve complex software development and deployment. My certifications, including certified PMP(PMI), Certified SAFE Agilist and Certified Scrum Master, reflect my commitment to excellence in Agile practices. I pride myself on my strong communication and interpersonal skills, which enable me to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Scrum Master

Telus International

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)

Led multiple Agile teams in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum methodologies for healthcare application development. Managed stakeholder engagement, facilitated Scrum events, and ensured timely delivery of project deliverables while enhancing team performance.

Scrum Master SAFe Azure DevOps Jira Confluence Power BI Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Continuous Improvement

Scrum Master-I

BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Facilitated Scrum events and implemented the Scaled Agile Framework for banking application projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance application features and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Scrum Master Agile Methodologies Jira Confluence Stakeholder Engagement Team Collaboration Project Management Continuous Delivery Requirements Gathering

Advisory Systems Analyst

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

May 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Supported PMO governance and project management activities, focusing on contract management and project scheduling. Ensured project profitability and timely delivery of milestones while managing stakeholder communications.

PMO Project Management Contract Management Resource Management Budget Management Risk Assessment Team Coordination Agile Practices

IT Build and Deployment Engineer

Cognizant Technology Services

Feb 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Managed CI/CD processes for code deployments in a banking environment. Utilized various deployment tools and provided 24/7 support for build management, ensuring production readiness and compliance with change requests.

DevOps CI CD Build Management Jenkins GitHub Change Management

Quality Assurance Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

Sep 2010 - Feb 2018 (7 years 5 months)

Conducted software testing and quality assurance for various clients, ensuring application stability and compliance with requirements. Developed test cases and executed testing strategies to identify and resolve defects.

Software Testing QA Regression Testing HP QC Bugzilla

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources

2013 - 2015

Grade: 67%

Pursued MBA with a specialization in HR, focusing on human resource management, organizational behavior, and strategic management, achieving a score of 67%.