arun jose
@arunjose
I lead Agile delivery teams to improve predictability, velocity, and enterprise outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I've led Agile delivery for Technoarete's HDFC digital transformation and IFERP academic research platform, delivering a ₹1.8Cr program three weeks early for 10,000+ users and deploying IFERP across six sprints for 500+ global research events annually.
Across Straive, Nova Techset, Scientific Publishing, and startup clients, I've managed cross-functional teams, strengthened sprint predictability, reduced impediments, and improved delivery efficiency through Scrum, Jira dashboards, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. I'm a PMP® and CSM® certified Scrum Master and Project Manager who coaches teams toward practical continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scrum Master and Project Manager
Technoarete Pvt Ltd
Aug 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 7 months)
Led 2 Agile squads, delivering a ₹1.8Cr HDFC program 3 weeks ahead of schedule and deploying an IFERP platform across 6 sprints. Reduced sprint spillover by 20% and increased delivery efficiency by 15% through data-driven tracking and impediment removal.
Freelance Scrum Master and Project Manager
Independent Contractor
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Implemented Agile frameworks for 2 SaaS startups, setting up Jira workflows and sprint tracking. Enhanced cycle time by 15-20% through process optimization and dependency management, while coaching teams on Agile adoption.
Scrum Master and Project Manager
Straive Pvt Ltd
Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Led Scrum ceremonies for a 10-15-member Agile squad, improving sprint predictability by 20% and optimizing velocity by 18%. Executed a ₹1.2Cr program, preventing schedule overruns and SLA risks while maintaining RAID logs and KPI dashboards.
Scrum Master and Project Manager
Nova Techset Pvt Ltd
Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Orchestrated Agile delivery for a 12+ member team, improving efficiency by 18% and ensuring visibility through sprint metrics and stakeholder demos. Aligned offshore teams to maintain delivery cadence and coordinated cross-functional stakeholders for seamless release planning.
Project Coordinator
Scientific Publishing Pvt Ltd
Feb 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Managed 20+ projects with 100% on-time delivery, reducing rework costs by 30% and defects by 50%. Led stakeholder reporting and PMO governance activities, preparing dashboards and status reports for senior leadership.
Project Coordinator
iBorderless Pvt Ltd
May 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 8 months)
Improved project timelines by 20% through workflow optimization and coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure delivery quality. Tracked risks, issues, and dependencies, facilitating stakeholder communication and timely follow-ups.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AM Jain College
Master of Science, Mathematics
2012 - 2014
Pursued a Master of Science in Mathematics at AM Jain College, Chennai.
Loyola College
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
2009 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Loyola College, Chennai.
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