Sugandha Agrawal — Operations Associate
Accomplished IT professional with 17 years of experience, including 12+ years as a Java developer and 6+ years as a Scrum Master. Proven expertise in leading complex projects and multiple scrum teams, utilizing SAFe and Kanban frameworks. Strong background in software development, including designing large-scale compute and storage platforms, as well as experience with Core/Advance Java backend development, web services (REST/SOAP), and distributed computing. Certified Scrum Master with extensive hands-on experience in Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline creation using Git and Jenkins. Proficient in leveraging JIRA to effectively manage and visualize complex projects at the program level. Expertise in creating rich filter dashboards & Structures that provide clear, real-time insights into the progress of multiple teams. Skilled in configuring and customizing JIRA using automation rules to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Strong experience in creating and maintaining program-level views using JIRA Portfolio (Advanced Roadmaps), allowing for better planning, tracking, and reporting across multiple teams and projects. This includes the creation of structured plans, managing dependencies, and visualizing cross-team progress, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Keen to take on the role of Advance Scrum master or Release Train Engineer, bringing a solid understanding of DevOps, and AI, alongside strong communication skills in English and basic German (A2 level) skills. Adept at leading teams, ensuring the successful delivery of high availability, high throughput applications, and driving continuous improvement through Agile best practices. KEY CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Certified Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) • SAFe Agilist 6.0 • SAFe POPM 6.0 • German A2 (Goethe Institute) • Certified Salesforce Administrator • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals • Prompt Engineering from Vanderbilt University (Coursera) • Agile Development Specialization from Darden school of business (Coursera) • Agrani – Women in Leadership Program (Accenture) • Gen AI quizathon finalist ( Accenture)
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Fullstack developer with strong Agile and DevOps expertise in the SaaS industry.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 17 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Scrum Master
- Agile Methodologies
- Java
Career Highlights
- 17 years of IT experience with strong Java development background.
- Certified Scrum Master with extensive Agile methodology expertise.
- Proficient in managing complex projects using JIRA and DevOps practices.
Work Experience
Accenture
Application Development Associate Manager (5 yrs 2 mos)
Hitachi Vantara
Senior Consultant (2 yrs 11 mos)
Oracle
Senior Member of Technical Staff (3 yrs 9 mos)
Member of Technical Staff (2 yrs 2 mos)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Associate (4 mos)
IBM India Private limited
System Engineer (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Computer Applications - MCA at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Bachelor's degree at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra