Vrishali Kulkarni, CSM, SAFe 5 - POPM And SP, ITIL

Experience

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  Neosis Technologies

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2010

  Software engineer

  Was involved in Requirement ManagementMain responsibility involved Coding and Unit testingWriting unit test cases

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  Cybage Software

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

  SQA

  Implement CMMI L5 version 1.3 Process and monitoring Projects performance in line with CMMI L5 V1.3 The primary responsibilities of the position include:Ensure process implementation within the assigned projectsHelp to identify project-specific processes and tailoring required for the projectHelp to identify applicable metrics and Process Performance BaselinesPerformed Gap Analysis for several projects of multiple domains in line with CMMI L5 V1.3Provide process-handholding to project managers & team members (including MIS workflows, like release configuration, task allocation, timesheet entries, release closure etc.)Perform responsibilities of gathering and documenting the findings of software process non-compliance reports Provide training sessions to software project teams in areas of the process of global software development Handle responsibilities of evaluating the compliance of global software development process by auditing software projectFacilitate collection and analysis of project data for measurement & analysisReport status of process compliance in assigned group of projects/ account to DM, escalate issues if anyConduct process-related trainings (QMS, Role-based trainings) at organization-level.To make sure that processes followed in the projects conform to standards and documented proceduresCMMI L5 V 1.3 Implementation :Well versed with CMMI L5 V1.3 Model & active participation/involvement in the CMMI L5 V1.3 appraisal process of the organization.Ensuring the effective implementation of Process Performance Model (PPM) in the projects.Preparation of Practice Implementation Indicator Description (PIID) for project.Additional responsibilities : Working as a process owner for Verification, Process asset library, Risk Management Process, Software Configuration Management and worked as a dedicated SQA for Training Department. Show less

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  R Systems

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

  Quality Executive

  Implement ISO 9001:2008 Process and monitoring Projects performance in line with ISO.The primary responsibilities of the position include:Conduct quality audits as per ISO 9001Ensure process implementation within the assigned projectsHelp to identify project-specific processes and tailoring required for the projectHelp to identify applicable metrics and Process Performance BaselinesWas a member of defect analysis board

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  Tieto

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Project Coach

  Coach Project teams on Implementing CMMI L3 Processes and monitor Projects performance in line with CMMI L3Identifying Improvements through out the projects and their implementation.Conduct Quality reviews, Responsible for conducting RCA, Retrospectives.Responsible for reporting metrics and analysis to the senior management and other stakeholders Conduct Agile, Scrum Master, Metrics, Estimation training for projects as well as at organization level.

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  Persistent Systems

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2021

  As a Process Consultant worked on various assignments:Scrum master: Coach and mentor project teams in successful implementation of Scrum.Facilitate all scrum ceremonies, Create project specific metrics , identify improvement areas in order to increase productivity, Collaborate with customer, relevant stakeholders and other scrum teams. Serving as Servant-leader mindset to maintain an environment which encourages collaboration and group problem solving. Also work on conflict management, creating self organized teams.Project Coach: Provide coaching and mentoring teams for implementing CMMI and ISO standards. Implement all the standard processes in the projects from various domains (Life Science and Health Care, Banking, Telecom and ISV). Also implemented ISO 13485 and 21 CFR part 11 in the projects.Organization level activities : Working on SEPG activities like process definition and maintenance. Lead a Product Owner Community in which conduct Product Owner workshop which i had developed single handed. Work on mentoring and coaching members to get billed customer opportunity.Lead a team of 4 members to play a role of scrum master and project coach by handholding and guiding to play their role effectively. Provided on job training and shadowed whenever needed for last 4 years.Training and development : Develop training material and conduct training workshops like Scrum Master, Product Owner , ISO 13485, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, Estimation, Risk Management, Metrics and Measurements, Agile Basics Show less As a project coach worked on various assignments - Scrum master : Coach and mentor project teams in successful implementation of Scrum in the projects. Facilitate all scrum ceremonies, Create project specific metrics , identify improvement areas in order to increase productivity, Collaborate with customer, relevant stakeholders and other scrum teams. Serving as Servant-leader mindset to maintain an environment which encourages collaboration and group problem solving. Also work on conflict management, creating self organized teams.Project Coach to provide coaching and mentoring teams from CMMI and ISO standards. Implement all the standard processes in the projects from various domains (explicitly worked with Life Science and Health Care and ISV domain). Also implemented ISO 13485 and 21 CFR part 11 in the projects.Organization level activities included working on SEPG activities like process definition and maintenance. Lead a Product Owner Community in which conduct Product Owner workshop which i had developed single handed. Work on mentoring and coaching members to get billed customer opportunity.Lead a team of 4 members to play a role of scrum master and project coach by handholding and guiding to play their role effectively. Provided on job training and shadowed whenever needed. Training and development activities included developing training material and conducting training workshops - Scrum Master, Product Owner , ISO 13485, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, Estimation, Risk Management, Metrics and Measurements, Agile Basics Show less As a Process Lead worked on various assignments - Coach and mentor project teams in successful implementation of Scrum in the projects. Facilitate all scrum ceremonies, Create project specific metrics , identify improvement areas in order to increase productivity, Collaborate with customer and other scrum teams. Serving as Servant-leader mindset to maintain an environment which encourages collaboration and group problem solving. Also work on conflict management, creating self organized teams.Project Coach to provide coaching and mentoring teams from CMMI and ISO standards. Implement all the standard processes in the projects from various domains. Training and development activities included developing training material and conducting training workshops - Scrum Master, Estimation, Risk Management, Metrics and Measurements, Agile Basics Show less

  • Process Consultant

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Associate Project Coach (Team Lead)

    Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Process Lead

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
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  Teck Resources Limited

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Scrum Master (Consultant)
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  Mindtree

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Scrum Master
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  LTIMindtree

  Apr 2023 - now

  Associate Director - Program and Project Management