Siddharth Patel
Halifax
Summary
Results-driven Certified Scrum Master with 11+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, project management, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive Agile transformations, enhance team performance, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. Strong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC), stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-level digital experience platforms (DXP). Adept at mitigating risks, managing dependencies, and optimizing Agile processes for high-quality software delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master
Fidelity
01.2022 - Current
- Lead and coach two Agile teams in self-management, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Drive Agile methodologies, ensuring high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done
- Serve as a liaison between development teams, Product Owners, and external stakeholders
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
- Identify risks, manage dependencies, and resolve blockers for seamless delivery
- Leverage JIRA & Confluence for Agile project tracking and collaboration
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Led Agile teams of 20-30 members across multi-functional projects and global locations
- Partnered with Release Managers, Product Owners, and external vendors to align on project delivery
- Implemented Agile best practices and automated workflows to enhance efficiency
- Drove release planning, sprint execution, and Agile adoption within the organization
- Managed stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and issue resolution
Quality Assurance Engineer
Uniken
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw end-to-end project planning, execution, and quality governance
- Conducted functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for software products
- Provided risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and client support for product implementations
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering -
Pune University
01.2010
Skills
- Agile Process Facilitation (Scrum, Kanban)
- Digital Experience Platform (DXP) & AEM
- Sprint Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Communication & Engagement
- Risk & Issue Management
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Continuous Improvement & Agile Coaching
- JIRA, Confluence & Agile Project Tools
- Vendor & Outsourced Service Management
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 01/01/19
- ISTQB Certified Tester, 01/01/14
- Project Management Professional (PMP), In Progress
Closing Statement
Excited about the opportunity to contribute to Sobeys' Agile transformation and enhance digital experiences for customers
Personal Information
Title: Certified Scrum Master
Fit For Position
- Extensive Scrum Master experience in enterprise application development.
- Proven track record in cross-functional coordination and Agile team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.
- Experience in retail & digital platforms (AEM, DXP), aligning with Sobeys' needs.
- Expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Limited Working
Timeline
Scrum Master
Fidelity
01.2022 - Current
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 12.2021
Quality Assurance Engineer
Uniken
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering -
Pune University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of New Brunswick
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