HARSH SISODIYA

Senior Scrum Master

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-sisodiya/

About Me

  • Lead the charge in implementing agile transformations and nurturing teamwork to create synergistic work environments that drive success in the software engineering field.
  • Committed to enabling organizations to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and achieve strategic goals in the dynamic computer software industry.
  • With over 7.5 years of experience in the software engineering industry, specializing in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
  • Spearhead the advancement of Agile practices and offer guidance to teams at Avizva Solutions to foster growth and innovation.
  • Illustrated expertise in optimizing team performance, ensuring on-time project completion, and fostering collaboration.
  • Extensive Project Management experience with skills in gathering requirements of clients & other multiple stakeholders, followed by translation into functional specifications as well as provisioning of suitable software solutions.
  • Skilled in Project Management Methodologies (Agile/ Scrum/ Waterfall); directed project teams and maintained high-quality deliverables within time and budgetary parameters.
  • Developed & tracked Sprint Planning, Release, Burndown Charts & Dashboards for reporting project status to the client to maintain transparency between the team and clients.
  • Proficient in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps for effective project tracking and communication.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, change management, and strategic release management processes.
  • Recognized for driving a 20% improvement in project delivery timelines through scrum practices.
  • Dedicated to training and mentoring junior team members for professional growth and knowledge-sharing.
  • Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and driving Agile transformations, resulting in enhanced team performance and streamlined project delivery.

Work Experience

Senior Scrum Master
- Avizva Solutions
  • Acting as an Agile Coach/ Scrum Master to assist various teams to undertake their agile journey.
  • Planning & organizing scrum meetings, facilitating sprint planning & review meetings, sprint retrospective meetings, sprint backlog, story estimation, daily stand-ups, iteration & release planning and reviews.
  • Analysing the current agile processes, identifying areas of improvement and executing improvements in coordination with stakeholders; providing training to the team on the agile process.
  • Reinforcing Agile best practices involving backlog creation management and grooming, writing user stories, spikes, sprint dashboards, burndown /up charts; supporting teams to identify & remove impediments, identifying dependencies, TDD, peer review, continuous integration, demos, inspect & adapt & reporting.
  • Spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives, driving team mentorship to elevate performance.
  • Guided cross-functional teams through scrum processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and timely software delivery.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, boosting team productivity by an impressive 30%.
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, fostering continuous process enhancement.
  • Collaborated closely with product owners to refine backlogs and prioritize user stories for maximum value delivery.
  • Recognized for achieving a remarkable 20% improvement in project delivery timelines through strategic scrum practices.
Apr'2022 - Present
Gurgaon
Senior Scrum Master
- HTC Global
  • Facilitating the delivery of projects from the stage of initiation till monitoring & control including planning, estimation & scheduling, integrating change control, planning risk responses and contingency planning.
  • Interacting with team members for ensuring smooth progress of project work; ensuring adherence to quality norms throughout the implementation process.
  • Controlling all phases of the project life cycle inclusive of scoping, development, integration, deployment, testing, maintenance and production support.
  • Directed the adoption of Agile practices, maintaining high team morale during challenging project phases.
  • Led teams to high-performance levels through effective scrum facilitation and adept conflict resolution.
  • Established transparent communication channels between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring project alignment.
  • Introduced new scrum tools and techniques, resulting in a notable 15% increase in sprint velocity.
  • Monitored team progress through meticulous data analysis, optimizing sprint outcomes.
  • Resolved over 50 critical impediments, smoothing sprint cycles and enhancing team efficiency.
Jun'2021 - Apr'2022
Bengaluru
Scrum Master
- Casepoint LLC
  • Championed a unified team vision, aligning efforts with strategic objectives and exceeding client expectations.
  • Managed Agile project lifecycles with precision, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Cultivated a collaborative product development environment, significantly boosting client satisfaction.
  • Mediated between conflicting parties, maintaining focus on product goals and sprint commitments.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement, integrating feedback for ongoing team evolution.
  • Instrumental in achieving a remarkable 25% increase in deployment frequency by optimizing Agile processes.
Nov'2019 - Jun'2021
Surat
Project Management Analyst
- Kantar
  • Overall project management and analysis responsibilities.
Aug'2017 - Oct'2019
Hyderabad
Software Trainee
- Ypsilon Technology Solutions
  • Training and development in software engineering practices.
May'2016 - May'2017
Indore

Education

Master of Computer Applications
2017
IIPS DAVV Indore

Certifications

SAFe Agilist Certification
  • Certification obtained to enhance knowledge in Agile frameworks.
2023
Certified Scrum Master
  • Certification obtained to validate skills in Scrum methodology.
2019