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BIPRARAJ DAS

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced and delivery focused IT Agile Delivery /Project Manager with 18+ years of proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Remarkable history of motivating and improving Agile teams to reach highest performance potential by removing impediments as well as implementing best practices and tools using servant leadership style and leading by example.
  • Highly experience in facilitating discussion, decision making, conflict resolution, virtual meetings and introducing new icebreakers to boost team morals
  • Proficient in Project Cost Estimation and Resource allocation
  • Experience in Banking and Insurance domains
  • Expert in supporting product owners in writing user stories and prioritizing Product Backlog Items and well versed with epics, story and task
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of project management tools like Jira, JTMF, Confluence, HP ALM . Hands-on experience using tools like Slack, MS Teams and Skype for communication.
  • Demonstrated success in acting as liaison between the product owner and scrum team, listening to scrum team feedback, facilitating meetings, managing project milestones and keeping scrum team members focused.
  • Practical experience in working in large Scale environment (SaFe), and Facilitating Estimation using Planning poker or Complexity bucket / Fibonacci and facilitating Capacity planning .
  • Skilled in working with multiple Scrum teams virtually and onsite .

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

TD Bank
08.2016 - Current
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for more than 10 projects/releases/programs.
  • Initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to various stakeholders.
  • Reported regularly to stakeholders on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

QA Lead/Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2010 - 08.2016
  • Managing quality assurance team of 30 overseeing delivery of all testing activities within the organization.
  • Defining quality objectives and policies, identifying customer requirements, and best practices that apply to your products or services
  • Deploying and managing resources for testing
  • Develop strategies to improve testing process
  • Review Automation roadmap for projects/releases
  • Defining scope of testing within context of each release / delivery
  • Identifying training requirements to meet quality standards
  • Applying appropriate test measurements and recording metrics
  • Planning, deploying and managing testing effort for projects/releases.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

NIT Silchar
India
2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodology
  • Servant Leadership Skills
  • Scrum Processes
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Certification

PMI-PMP Certified Professional

Certified SAFe® 6 for Teams

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

ISTQB-Foundation



Timeline

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

TD Bank
08.2016 - Current

QA Lead/Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2010 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

NIT Silchar

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