Ravi Kiran Reddy Kastala
@ravikiranreddykastal
I lead scaled Agile delivery and AI-augmented flow improvement across enterprise banking teams.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I'm leading Agile Release Train delivery at First National Bank Connect, using AI-augmented workflow automation to improve velocity, delivery predictability, backlog refinement, and Program Increment readiness.
Previously at Standard Bank through Wipro, I orchestrated enterprise ARTs across DevOps, integration, data analytics, and SDLC teams. I improved backlog refinement readiness by 30% in six weeks, reduced dependency resolution time by 25% within one PI, and strengthened cross-team delivery governance through actionable flow insights.
My foundation in quality engineering includes leading Standard Bank's quickest SAP systems upgrade project, building Selenium automation frameworks with Python, and coaching teams from Waterfall to Lean-Agile ways of working.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Scrum Master
First National Bank Connect
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Orchestrated the Agile Release Train, overseeing processes, monitoring dependencies, and mitigating risks across releases. Led cross-functional teams and leveraged AI-augmented workflow automation to improve velocity and delivery predictability.
Senior Scrum Master
Standard Bank of South Africa through Wipro
Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Drove the Agile Release Train, managing dependencies, resolving impediments, and mitigating risks. Coached teams and leaders in Lean-Agile transformation and implemented Continuous Exploration processes for PI Planning readiness.
Scrum Master
Standard Bank of South Africa through Wipro
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Delivered multiple projects on-time and on-budget for Personal Business Banking and Corporate Investment Banking. Coordinated all Scrum ceremonies and coached team members and stakeholders on Agile methodology.
Quality Engineering Manager
Standard Bank of South Africa through Wipro Limited
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Guided the delivery of the quickest SAP Systems Upgrade project in Standard Bank's history. Managed deliverables, schedules, and budgets, and mentored automation experts to create a Selenium framework using Python.
Led and managed a team of Software QA Engineers and external resources, establishing best practices and plans to deliver high-quality service. Prepared test plans, test completion reports, and managed the end-to-end software testing life cycle.
Managed the end-to-end software testing life cycle from planning to closure. Provided inputs on test reports and coordinated between testers and developers for defect resolution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bharath University
Bachelor of Technology, Engineering
2004 - 2008
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology degree, building a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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