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Rakesh Ram

@rakeshram

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Certified Scrum Master with 12+ years of Agile leadership experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values Agile principles and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer and Agile Scrum Master with over 12 years of experience leading high-performing teams in delivering complex software solutions. My expertise lies in Agile methodologies, where I have successfully orchestrated 13 PI planning events and managed 23+ releases at Philips Personal Health, consistently delivering high-quality products.

Throughout my career, I have effectively led cross-functional teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and driving continuous improvement initiatives. My role in launching the Daily Care App/C2ME to Google Beta and Apple's App Store across 97 countries showcases my ability to manage large-scale projects while ensuring customer satisfaction. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative team environment and empowering teams to embrace Agile principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Scrum Master/Release Train Engineer

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Philips India Pvt Limited

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer and Agile Scrum Master with over 12 years of experience. Led cross-functional teams in the development and launch of the Daily Care mobile application, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and optimizing workflows. Successfully managed 15+ releases and facilitated 9 Program Increment releases, enhancing product delivery and team performance.

SAFe Scrum Kanban Continuous Improvement Team Collaboration Conflict Resolution Stakeholder Management

Scrum Master

Mphasis Limited

Sep 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Led multiple teams in adopting SAFe and Kanban methodologies, enhancing team throughput and efficiency. Proactively resolved conflicts and impediments, ensuring timely delivery across various projects. Recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions to team performance.

SAFe Scrum Kanban Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Conflict Resolution Risk Management Vendor Management

Consultant

Jumbotail Technologies Pvt Limited

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)

Facilitated conflict resolution and improved team dynamics to ensure timely deliverables. Focused on enhancing team performance through continuous improvement and challenging existing norms.

Conflict Resolution Agile Methodologies Performance Communication Problem Solving Stakeholder Engagement Facilitation

National Project Coordinator and Logistics Scheduling Specialist

Coca-Cola Amatil

May 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Directed logistical functions for product life cycles, optimizing supply chain processes through lean principles. Managed routing and scheduling for high-volume areas, ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

Logistics Supply Chain Management Compliance Management Routing Process Improvement Team Leadership Project Management

Technology Consultant

Hewlett-Packard

Apr 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 9 months)

Delivered a major server migration project and developed billing applications, enhancing system functionality. Improved customer support efficiency and reduced response times significantly.