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Rahul Nandania

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Scrum Master with 7 years of experience orchestrating successful Agile transformations and driving high-performing teams toward project excellence. Adept at fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, I have a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions on time and within budget. Passionate about Agile principles and continuous improvement, I leverage my strong facilitation skills to empower teams and stakeholders. Recognized for implementing effective Scrum practices, enhancing team productivity, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Seeking opportunities to contribute my skills in Agile coaching, team empowerment, and project leadership to drive organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrum Master

Home Trust
01.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
  • Managed 2 IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Assessed and reported progress to stakeholders regularly, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.

Scrum Master

CIBC
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete projects.

Scrum Master

VMware
04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to deliver project components.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.

Sr. Business Analyst

HDFC Bank
01.2013 - 03.2017
  • Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.

Education

MBA - Marketing

NMIMS
Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce And Business Administration

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India

Skills

  • Agile and Scrum Leadership
  • Team Empowerment and Collaboration
  • Agile Transformation and Coaching
  • Stakeholder Communication and Engagement
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Risk Management and Issue Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Metrics and Reporting
  • Training and Development

Timeline

Scrum Master

Home Trust
01.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

CIBC
01.2021 - 12.2021

Scrum Master

VMware
04.2017 - 11.2020

Sr. Business Analyst

HDFC Bank
01.2013 - 03.2017

MBA - Marketing

NMIMS

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce And Business Administration

University of Mumbai

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