BTBalaji Th
@balajit
Transformation Coach with 23 years of dynamic IT industry experience
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned Transformation Coach, I blend expertise in various Agile methodologies with insights from cognitive psychology to cultivate high-performing teams and nurture a culture of continuous growth. With over 23 years of experience in the IT industry, I have guided individuals and organizations through transformative journeys, fostering a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and innovation.
My career has been centered around empowering teams and driving continuous improvement, and I thrive on nurturing a growth mindset within each team member. I have facilitated numerous Agile ceremonies, ensuring seamless communication, transparency, and continuous delivery.
I am resolute in my belief that successful transformations stem from empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential. I am dedicated to leading individuals and organizations through evolutionary journeys, and I am thrilled at the prospect of contributing to ongoing success by driving transformative changes within teams.
Experience
Agile Coach
Standard Chartered Bank
Nov 2020 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Spearheaded outcome-driven transformations for Cash Business Units enhancing delivery performance through metrics like OKRs, DORA, Flow Metrics, and Resiliency. Led the transition of the Build and Maintain (BnM) framework end-2-end for the Cash Business Unit, overseeing 4 Hives with 30 squads (~400 Engineers), optimizing aspects such as span of control, co-location, SRE integration, interaction mo
Agile Coach
Standard Chartered Bank
Nov 2020 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Spearheaded outcome-driven transformations for Cash Business Units enhancing delivery performance through metrics like OKRs, DORA, Flow Metrics, and Resiliency. Led the transition of the Build and Maintain (BnM) framework end-2-end for the Cash Business Unit, overseeing 4 Hives with 30 squads (~400 Engineers), optimizing aspects such as span of control, co-location, SRE integration, interaction mo
Manager
Cognizant Technologies Solution
Dec 2011 - Nov 2020 (8 years 11 months)
Kanban strategy was created and institutionalized across the Application Value Management (AVM) portfolio. Facilitated scrum rituals for scrum teams, including grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups. Maintain a healthy backlog and sprint backlog for the team (in collaboration with the PO) Ensured that team issues are quickly resolved, the team adheres to its established proc
Software Engineer
FutureSoft | Blue Star Infotech | Pentasoft Technologies
Oct 2000 - Jul 2005 (4 years 9 months)
Implemented and managed CMMI ML 5 processes across portfolio/organization
Manager
Cognizant Technologies Solution
Dec 2011 - Nov 2020 (8 years 11 months)
Kanban strategy was created and institutionalized across the Application Value Management (AVM) portfolio. Facilitated scrum rituals for scrum teams, including grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups. Maintain a healthy backlog and sprint backlog for the team (in collaboration with the PO) Ensured that team issues are quickly resolved, the team adheres to its established proc
Manager - Process & Testing
Knowledge Universe Technologies
Sep 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 3 months)
Helped Knowledge Universe Technologies on creating the CMMI processes, trained people on the key practices, performing regular check audits and finally made the the company to achieve CMMI ML 3 (V1.3) and its first company in India to achieve the maturity assessment. As Scrum Master, managed sprints through daily scrum calls, refinement, and process improvement. Coordinated with downstream and ups
Senior Process Consultant
Trimentus Technologies
Jul 2005 - Sep 2008 (3 years 2 months)
Consulted more than 40 organizations in 6 countries on CMMI & ISO frameworks. Assessment Team Member (ATM) for 4 organizations for their CMMI ML 3 evaluations. Recognized twice as Best Consultant of the Year.
Senior Process Consultant
Trimentus Technologies
Jul 2005 - Sep 2008 (3 years 2 months)
Consulted more than 40 organizations in 6 countries on CMMI & ISO frameworks and also been an Assessment Team Member (ATM) for 4 organizations for their CMMI ML 3 evaluations. Recognized twice as Best Consultant of the Year.
Manager - Process & Testing
Knowledge Universe Technologies
Sep 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 3 months)
Helped Knowledge Universe Technologies on creating the CMMI processes, trained people on the key practices, performing regular check audits and finally made the company achieve CMMI ML 3 (V1.3) and its first company in India to achieve the maturity assessment. As Scrum Master, managed sprints through daily scrum calls, refinement, and process improvement. Coordinated with downstream and upstream t
Software Engineer
FutureSoft | Blue Star Infotech | Pentasoft Technologies
Oct 2000 - Jul 2005 (4 years 9 months)
Implemented and managed CMMI ML 5 processes across portfolio/organization
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