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Cinimole Palamalayil

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Highly adaptable IT professional with over 25 years of experience spanning from Software Developer to Scrum Master and Business Analyst roles. Spearheaded team to enhance business strategies, achieving significant process improvements and adept in Business Process Mapping and fostering stakeholder relationships. Expert in managing and leading teams using agile methodologies. Proven track record of successfully overseeing multiple projects and driving effective database development and report generation. Adept at leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex problems, with a collaborative approach that ensures exceptional outcomes.

Overview

Work History

Scrum Master

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2022 - 2024
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
  • Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with teams.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
  • Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams.
  • Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
  • Increased transparency and communication within team, introducing digital task board.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.

Business System Analyst

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2017 - 2022
  • Supported the integration of new software applications by liaising between development teams and end users throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Assisted in the selection of appropriate technology solutions by conducting thorough research and feasibility analysis based on organizational goals.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals to select the most suitable solutions for business needs while maximizing cost efficiency.
  • Maintained system security protocols by implementing stringent access controls, vulnerability assessments, and regular monitoring procedures.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing system performance, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing necessary changes.
  • Improved decision-making capabilities with accurate reporting tools that provided valuable insights into key performance metrics.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and proposing innovative solutions for optimization.
  • Contributed to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures by staying current on industry trends and incorporating new insights into daily operations.
  • Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive system interfaces and providing training materials for end users.
  • Delivered high-quality documentation including functional specifications, test plans, user manuals, and other technical materials.
  • Implemented ITIL best practices to optimize service delivery and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for successful implementation.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, fostering strong working relationships and open communication channels among team members.
  • Developed detailed project plans to monitor progress and ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Gathered, reviewed and reported on findings.
  • Trained business personnel in use of systems.
  • Collected, defined and analyzed business requirements.
  • Identified needed business improvements and determined appropriate systems required to implement solutions.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.

Software Developer

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2005 - 2017
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
  • Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
  • Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
  • Developed customized software solutions for diverse clients, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • .Streamlined workflows by creating reusable code libraries for common functions and features across multiple projects.
  • Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
  • .Mentored junior developers to improve their technical skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning within teams.
  • .Consistently met project milestones while maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout all stages of the development life cycle.
  • Increased development speed by automating repetitive tasks using scripts and tools.
  • .Achieved faster development cycles using Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban processes.
  • .Created comprehensive documentation detailing software functionality for future reference or maintenance purposes.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Boosted team productivity through introduction of pair programming, fostering culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • .Ensured seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms through meticulous planning, testing, and execution.
  • .Boosted customer satisfaction rates through timely resolution of reported technical issues during the support phase of projects.
  • Pioneered use of machine learning algorithms to automate and improve decision-making processes within applications.
  • Streamlined software development processes, significantly reducing time to market by introducing agile methodologies.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface designs, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Led development of scalable web application, accommodating growing user demands without compromising on speed.
  • Optimized database queries for enhanced performance, enabling faster data retrieval and processing.
  • Participated in regular code sprints, contributing to rapid development and iteration of software products.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks, reducing bugs at launch and ensuring higher quality releases.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to guide development of new software features that addressed unmet user needs.
  • Tailored software solutions to meet specific client needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Facilitated seamless migrations to cloud-based solutions, enabling more flexible and cost-effective infrastructure management.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Management

Pune Institute of Management Science
Pune
06.1996

Skills

  • Databases : SQL Server, ORACLE, DB2, Sybase, and MS-Access
  • Languages : PL/SQL, TSQL
  • GUI : ASPnet, VBNET, Visual Basic, Developer 2000
  • Reporting Tools : Crystal Reports
  • Office Tools : MS Office
  • Middleware : IIS, MTS
  • Project Tool : TFS, Jira

Timeline

Scrum Master

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2022 - 2024

Business System Analyst

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2017 - 2022

Software Developer

Dayforce Canada Ltd
2005 - 2017

Master of Science - Computer Management

Pune Institute of Management Science

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