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naresh gowlikar

@nareshgowlikar

I am a Scrum Master with 10+ years banking domain experience driving Agile delivery and transformation.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a Scrum Master role in banking/financial services to drive Agile transformation, coach teams, improve delivery and compliance, take on new challenges, and keep learning.

I am a Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience in the banking domain and four years dedicated to Agile delivery and facilitation. I transitioned from banking operations into Agile roles, bringing deep customer focus, process optimization skills, and regulatory awareness.

I have facilitated Agile delivery for cross-functional teams supporting critical banking applications, led two agile teams, and developed real-time dashboards using Jira to visualize sprint metrics and support decision-making. I ensure Scrum is practiced correctly and promote a shared understanding of roles, responsibilities, and Agile values.

I act as a servant leader—coaching teams and Product Owners on backlog refinement and prioritization, removing impediments, coordinating UAT, and liaising with Risk, Compliance, and Operations to maintain transparent communication and adherence to regulatory standards.

I hold certifications including Certified Scrum Master, PMI-Agile, and Lean Six Sigma and have driven cultural shifts toward Agile in traditional banking environments. I am eager to continue learning, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to Agile transformation initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Standard Chartered Bank logoSB

Relationship Manager / Scrum Master

Standard Chartered Bank

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Facilitated Agile delivery for cross-functional teams supporting critical banking applications, ensuring timely and compliant delivery. Coached teams on Scrum, ran ceremonies, removed impediments, and developed Jira dashboards to improve sprint visibility.

HDFC Bank logoHB

Relationship Manager / Scrum Master

HDFC Bank

Mar 2019 - Feb 2025 (5 years 11 months)

Led 2 agile teams for online payments, credit card and trading platform initiatives, organizing ceremonies and driving continuous improvement. Used ADO and Jira to track burn-down, velocity and cycle time, coordinated with PO/PM to refine backlog and unblock dependencies.

ICICI Bank logoIB

Senior Officer

ICICI Bank

Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 8 months)

Handled customer queries and escalations in retail liabilities and credit card divisions, improving resolution workflows and mentoring new hires. Managed CRM tools (Finacle, Trooya) and supported cross-team coordination for product and service delivery.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HU

HRD Degree College (Osmania University)

Completed a degree at HRD Degree College affiliated with Osmania University in 2008.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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