Venkatesh Dhagumudi
@venkateshdhagumudi
Experienced Enterprise Agile Coach and DevOps Strategist.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an Enterprise Agile Coach with over 20 years of experience in software delivery and Agile transformation across Fortune 100 enterprises, government, and healthcare sectors. My proven ability to lead end-to-end Agile and DevOps transformations has empowered organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes. I have hands-on expertise in implementing SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps practices, which have significantly accelerated time-to-market and reduced defect rates.
Throughout my career, I have facilitated official SAFe certification programs for over 200 professionals, designed Agile playbooks, and championed DevOps implementations that dramatically improve release velocity and team autonomy. My experience includes advising senior executives on aligning Agile execution with strategic priorities and regulatory constraints, ensuring that teams not only meet but exceed their goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Enterprise Agile Coach
TD Bank
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Led Agile and DevOps transformation across multiple lines of business within the bank’s digital, risk, and compliance programs. Conducted SAFe training and certification sessions for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and RTEs, improving delivery predictability by 35%.
Enterprise Agile Coach
D3OP (Tech Mahindra)
Jun 2015 - Sep 2022 (7 years 3 months)
Directed Agile & DevOps implementation for digital modernization across a Fortune 100 enterprise, establishing Agile and DevOps Centers of Excellence. Led SAFe certification training for enterprise teams and coached over 25 teams on Agile delivery and technical excellence.
Agile Coach
Cigna
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 (6 months)
Defined Agile transformation roadmap for Enterprise Data Services using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Coached teams and ARTs on backlog refinement and Agile delivery for cross-functional data platforms, improving release cadence and alignment.
Agile Coach
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Led enterprise Agile coaching across major transformation programs for Healthcare Exchange and Membership systems. Mentored Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and RTEs across multiple ARTs, improving delivery outcomes and team maturity.
Agile Coach and Program Director
State of New Mexico
Jan 2004 - Jan 2012 (8 years)
Designed and led statewide Agile transformation across ERP and unemployment/workforce systems, introducing Scrum and serving as an Agile Coach. Improved governance, release management, and project execution with Agile frameworks and KPIs.
IT Systems Engineer
Texas A&M University
Jan 2001 - Dec 2004 (3 years 11 months)
Supported classroom technology systems and led helpdesk support for academic applications. Administered MS-SQL-based academic applications, ensuring smooth operation and user access.
Business Analyst
Gemini Communication Ltd
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 (1 year 11 months)
Gathered requirements and developed feasibility studies for WLAN deployment projects. Created system logic models for customer tracking tools, contributing to project planning and execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TUTexas A&M University
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Focused on advanced topics in electrical and computer engineering. Gained expertise in areas such as systems design and analysis.
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