Experience

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  Chigulla software pvt ltd., hyderabad

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

  Software engineer
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  Vsplash techworks, hyderabad

  Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

  Software engineer

  was a senior developer

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  Valuelabs., hyderabad

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2013

  Technical lead

  I am a lead developer in an Agile SCRUM team. Interacts with clients, guide the team members, act as an interface between my team members and the management

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  Adp

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Senior consultant (deputy manager)

  • Managing projects in a US India Matrix team environment.• Lead 3 Teams of 18 associates working in different applications.• Communicating with business unit for requirements and clarifications.• Create development strategy documents and sending estimates to clients.• Having regular calls with clients to share project progress.• Assistance in solving the technical problems and sharing the domain knowledge to the team.• Conducted performance reviews for the team and providing ratings. Show less

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  Cdk global

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2019

  Agile project manager

  • Managing projects in a US/UK India Matrix team environment.• Lead 3 Teams of 18 associates working in different applications.• Communicating with business unit for requirements and clarifications.• Create development strategy documents and sending estimates to clients.• Having regular calls with clients to share project progress.• Assistance in solving the technical problems and sharing the domain knowledge to the team.• Conducted performance reviews for the team and providing ratings. Show less

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  Optum

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2022

  Agile coach/ scrum specialist

  • Managing projects in a US India Matrix team environment.• Stakeholder Management including internal customers in a strong matrix environment.• Project reporting and governing the scope, cost, schedules and resources.• Facilitate cross-organization and cross-BU teams accountable to delivery timelines and update executive leadership on a regular basis to ensure the proper prioritization is given to key initiatives.• Coaching 3 Teams of 21 associates on Agile culture that build applications on different platforms.• Facilitating the teams in Scrum Events, Knowledge Sharing Sessions… etc• Hosting Business Group level events like Scrum of Scrums, Demos to the Senior Leadership and End Customers.• Working with Engineering and Product Leaders in Strategy building and Product Delivery.• Working with Senior Leadership on Org. level initiatives such as defining the roles and career development plans.• Coaching the entry level Scrum Masters to excel in their role. Show less

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  Epiq

  May 2022 - Aug 2024

  Program manager

  • Owns the Process for the Entire Business Unit. Constantly monitors, reviews the existing process, and works towards improvements.• Leads group of Scrum Masters (India & US) spread across 26 teams and ensures that Agile practices are followed by the Development Teams.• Trains the Engineering teams on various Agile Methodologies like Kanban, Scrum and SAFe..• Works very closely with PMO team on Project reporting and governing the scope, cost, schedules, and resource allocations.• Works with Engineering the Product Leaders in Strategy Building and Product Delivery• Hosts Business Group Level Events Weekly Updates to Leadership, Scrum Of Scrums, System Demos to Customers … etc• Facilitate cross-organization and cross-BU teams accountable to delivery timelines and update executive leadership on a regular basis to ensure the proper prioritization is given to key initiatives.• Working with Senior Leadership in Org. Level Initiatives such as defining the roles and CDP (Career Development Plans)• Coaches Scrum Masters Show less

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  Nationsbenefits

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior program manager

  About Company :NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions. We partner with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare solutions that drive growth, improve outcomes, reduce costs, and bring value to their members.Roles & Responsibilities:• Work very closely with Product, Engineering and Technology Leadership.• Actively contributes to Strategic Planning, Product Vision, Innovation• Lead the group of Program Managers who actively work with the Product and Engineering Teams on the Product Roadmap, Monitoring the Project Status, Co-ordinating with Multiple Stakeholders and every other aspect of project/program execution• Lead the group of Scrum Masters who ensure Agile Adoption across the multiple teams• Guide and mentor project teams, and promote a collaborative work environment• Manage multiple projects, including timelines, budgets, and risk management• Create detailed reports on the program's progress• Allocate and manage resources for multiple projects• Ensure that programs align with organizational objectives• Oversee risk management strategies to mitigate potential project disruptions• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and program success Show less