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Yagateela Srilatha

@yagateelasrilatha

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Detail-oriented Scrum Master with over 13 years in IT.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.

I am a detail-oriented and self-motivated professional with over 13 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Project Management, Training, Banking Operations, and Quality/Audit & Compliance. With around 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, I have effectively applied Scrum principles and practices to lead software development teams, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and deadlines.

My expertise lies in managing products using the Agile/Scrum Framework, conducting sprint planning, and facilitating collaboration across cross-functional teams. I am committed to continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards, and I possess strong domain knowledge in Financial, CRM, and Healthcare sectors. My excellent communication and team-building skills enable me to train and support both end-users and technical staff to achieve performance goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Scrum Master

Current

Optum

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

As a Scrum Master at Optum, I lead Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring adherence to SAFe practices. I manage product backlogs, assist in sprint planning, and remove impediments to enhance team collaboration and performance. My focus is on delivering high-quality products on time and within budget while fostering continuous improvement.

Scrum SAFe Agile Principles Jira Backlog Management Sprint Planning Team Collaboration Status Reporting Performance Tracking Communication

Scrum Master/Tech Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 1 month)

In my role as Scrum Master/Tech Lead at Cognizant, I facilitated Agile ceremonies, managed product backlogs, and ensured effective collaboration among teams. I focused on delivering projects within scope and budget while mentoring team members on Agile practices and tools.

Scrum Agile Ceremonies Team Management Jira Performance Tracking Impediment Removal Training Reporting

Test Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions

Sep 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 10 months)

As a Test Lead at Cognizant, I oversaw the testing process, reviewed test cases, and ensured quality assurance across projects. I was involved in functional testing, defect tracking, and collaborated with developers to resolve issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Test Management Functional Testing Quality Assurance SDLC Communication Documentation Team Collaboration

Associate

Cognizant Technologies Solutions

Oct 2010 - Aug 2016 (5 years 10 months)

In my role as an Associate at Cognizant, I was responsible for content design and management, supporting system integration testing, and ensuring quality through defect tracking. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate project success.

Content Management Integration Testing Documentation Team Collaboration XML Communication SDLC

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Unknown University

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science Engineering

2006 - 2010

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in software development, algorithms, and system design.