Ramya Shastri

Associate Partner

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led Agile transformations reducing release cycles by 15%
  • Coached over 100 Project Managers to success
  • Achieved 90%+ CSAT in Agile programs
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Agile and Program Management expert in IT Consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

AgileAgile CoachingAgile Project ManagementProgram LeadershipProcess ExcellenceScrumEngineering

Other Skills

Executive leadership coachThought LeadershipAgile LeadershipAgile TrainingProject ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness Process Improvementcost optimizationChange ManagementValue Stream MappingProject Management TrainingProject Management Skill capabilityDevSecOpsDevOpscloud data engineering

About

As a seasoned IT leader with 17+ years of experience, I’ve built my career at the intersection of Agile Coaching, technical program leadership, and human potential. I help individuals and organizations drive strategic change through Agile excellence, scalable delivery models, and visionary coaching while nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. In my current role, I wear multiple hats beyond Agile coaching. I lead critical capability-building initiatives for TPMs, focusing on: Designing and delivering learning pathways across Agile, leadership, and cloud/data technologies. Integrating Generative AI into the workflows of Program Managers and Scrum Masters to boost productivity, stakeholder alignment, and delivery metrics. Innovating with GenAI to develop frameworks for data-driven decision-making and performance optimization. I’ve coached over 100+ Project Managers and TPMs to success, led Agile transformations that cut release cycles by 15%, and championed value stream improvements that saved $371.9K. My programs consistently yield 90%+ CSAT, a 95% project success rate, and tangible shifts in team collaboration and leadership confidence. Beyond corporate roles, I’m a Tech Career Coach, empowering experienced professionals to transition into high-impact leadership roles—without relying on endless certifications or job-hopping. My clients secure 7-figure roles by aligning strategic thinking, transferable skills, and leadership presence. I’m also the host of two award-winning podcasts- Brain Rhyme Book of World record award: The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table (ACRT) – A Hindustan Times Podmasters Award nominee, exploring Agile, Product/Project Management, and IT leadership trends with global thought leaders. Career Storyteller – Recognized by Brain Rhyme Book of World Records for celebrating bold, unconventional career journeys and real-life leadership stories that have inspired 5,000+ listeners. Specialties: Agile Transformation | Generative AI in Delivery | TPM Enablement | Leadership Coaching | Program Management | Capability Building | Career Acceleration | Cloud & Data Programs | Podcasting & Thought Leadership Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building high-performing teams, elevating TPMs, or unlocking 10x leadership potential in tech.

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Fractal

2 roles

Enterprise Agile Coach

Aug 2021Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Oversaw Agile transformations and program management initiatives, driving efficiency and delivering value to clients.
  • Enterprise Agile Coach:
  • Drove Agile transformation across BU, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and a 15% reduction in release cycle time.
  • Mentored and coached 500+ team members, leading to a 30% improvement in team collaboration and a 20% decrease in lead time.
  • Led the adoption of Agile tools, artifacts, and events, achieving a 40% increase in transparency and a 35% improvement in communication and delivery efficiency.
  • Improved backlog maturity, resulting in a 20% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Coached Executive leadership in Agile ways of working and established Agile Capability (COE), contributing to a 12% improvement in organizational agility.
AgileExecutive leadership coachAgile CoachingThought LeadershipAgile LeadershipAgile Training+5

Technical Program Manager

Aug 2021Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • As a TPM focused on capability building and strategic enablement, I lead high-impact initiatives tailored to the growth and performance of the Technical Program Manager (TPM) community across domains like Agile, Cloud & Data, and Leadership. My role combines program design, tech enablement, and AI integration to build future-ready teams and practices.
  • Key Contributions & Initiatives:
  • Learning Program Design: Spearheaded the creation and delivery of specialized learning tracks for TPMs and Scrum Masters across Agile frameworks, cloud data technologies, and leadership capabilities, aligning programs to business needs and strategic outcomes.
  • Generative AI Enablement:
  • Developed playbooks for integrating GenAI into the workflows of TPMs and Scrum Masters to enhance stakeholder communication, sprint planning, and reporting.
  • Pioneered the use of GenAI in crafting intelligent delivery metrics dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making across programs.
  • Community Capability Uplift:
  • Built a TPM-centric learning ecosystem within the organization—curating content, running masterclasses, and facilitating mentorship programs.
  • Rolled out toolkits and templates that accelerated onboarding and reduced time-to-value for new TPMs.
  • Productivity & Performance Transformation:
  • Led initiatives to measure and improve TPM productivity through AI-powered insights and feedback loops.
  • Co-created frameworks for value stream optimization and agile maturity, driving measurable improvements in delivery efficiency and team collaboration.
  • This role enables me to combine my strengths in Agile leadership, program management, and strategic enablement—while championing the growth of a thriving TPM practice across the organization.
Change ManagementValue Stream MappingAgile Project ManagementProject ManagementProgram LeadershipProcess Excellence+5

Larsen & toubro infotech ltd (lti)

Scrum Master

Apr 2019Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Led Agile transformations and implemented Agile frameworks(Scrum, Kanban and SAFe) across 12 teams.
  • Coached and mentored development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices.
  • Facilitated events(sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, SoS, SM sync up, Release planning) to improve team collaboration and delivery.
  • Developed and delivered Agile training programs for teams and organizations.
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance software development lifecycle efficiency.
Agile Project ManagementScaled Agile FrameworkScrumAgileAgile EnvironmentAgile Software Development+2

Rave technologies - a northgate public services company

Scrum Master

Mar 2019Mar 2019 · 0 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Capgemini

Senior Consultant Scrum Master

Sep 2014Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • As Scrum Master:
  • Facilitated Scrum events(sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for development teams.
  • Coached development teams on Scrum principles and practices.
  • Removed impediments and ensured smooth sprint execution.
  • Collaborated with product owners to manage product backlogs
  • QA Manager:
  • Managed a 15 member team of QA analysts in designing, developing, and executing test plans and test cases.
  • Oversaw the testing process, ensuring software quality and adherence to quality standards.
  • Implemented QA best practices and process improvements to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and ensure timely releases.
  • Represented the QA team in project meetings and provided status updates to stakeholders.
ScrumManual Testing

Citiustech

Senior Software Engineer

Aug 2012Jul 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Designed test scenarios and developed test cases for new functionalities.
  • Planned and executed test cases, tracked test case execution and defects, and ensured software quality.
  • Represented UAT team on defect calls and explained defects to clients, operations, and technology teams.

Tata consultancy services

Tech Associate - Software Tester

Nov 2009Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Goregaon- Mumbai

  • Owned and led the CR Teams
  • Expertise in Manual FX (Foreign Exchange life cycle) module of Banking System
  • Designed test scenarios and developed test cases for new functionalities.
  • Planned and executed test cases, tracked test case execution and defects, and ensured software quality.
  • Represented UAT team on defect calls and explained defects to clients, operations, and technology teams.

Auditime information systems

Software Engineer

Jun 2008Sep 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Organized daily execution count of the team by tracking project execution and providing progress reports to clients.
  • Explained the application to the client, generated customized audit reports as per requirement, and assisted client in data migration
EngineeringSoftware DesignSoftware IndustryBusiness Development

Education

South Indian Welfare Society (SIWS)

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology (BSc IT) — Information Technology

Jan 2005Jun 2008

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