May 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Successfully led initiative to introduce Scrum in the organization. Coached and mentored team members and product owner in Scrum ceremonies.
• Assisting 2 scrum teams of 28 members with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition, estimation, and participated proactively in developing team standards, tools and best practices thus reducing development time by 30%.
• Facilitating daily stand-up meetings and regularly displayed sprint burn down charts to keep the team aware of the progress, while helping clear impediments to ensure smooth sailing of the sprint.
• Use JIRA to publish daily bugs and manage the projects.
• Involved in incremental product demonstration for product owner and assisted in break-down of epics to user stories and guided the team on vertically slicing epics and estimating user stories using techniques such as Fibonacci series.
• Manage the software release process and ensured all phases were planned, through collaboration with architects and engineering team, product owner, QA, and any external teams.
• Worked with offshore resources (USA, Canada & India) and ensured that the agile principles and processes were properly implemented.
• Facilitated the sprint review and retrospective meetings and encouraged team participation to increase productivity and efficiency of the team and process. Formulated new strategies during retrospective meetings to inculcate improvements into upcoming sprints.
• Calculated and analyzed the team velocity between the Sprints and conducted team meetings to address concerns and resolved task/organizational impediments to maximize team’s progress.

Feb 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Creates and manages project/program resource loading and budget; reconciles budget monthly and communicates risks to Leadership
• Sets and runs effective recurring status meetings with the product, portfolio and delivery managers
• Manages the health of the team. Works effectively with others to remove delivery team roadblocks
• Guides team through continual improvement process
• Bring ideas from professional facilitation, coaching, conflict management, mediation, theatre and so on to help the team become a high-performance team
• Empower the team to make system and process improvements captured in sprint retrospective meetings
• Remove obstacles for developers and testers
• Use key Scrum metrics (burndown, velocity) to help deliver committed work
• Manage sprint backlog items and tasks
• Manage all Scrum boards (physical or virtual)
• Leads the team’s efforts towards continuous improvement
• Gathering and updating project materials, completing budgeting, forecasting, project documentation, business flows, and lessons learned documents
• Scheduling and allocating work, providing advice and guidance, and resolving problems to meet technical performance and financial objectives
• Day-to-day interaction with stakeholders and collecting the requirements/metrics and converting them into Technical writings, Process Maps.
• Working on different Data Sources/Technologies like Azure, AWS, Data Science, Machine Learning, Splunk, SQL, SharePoint and AWS.
• Making sure ETL/data source is finalized, scheduled the jobs accordingly and allocate the resources accordingly. Once the ETL process is completed, work on creating the Power BI Templates/Dashboards based on stakeholders requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure along with knowledge of Data Warehouse technologies, data analysis and reporting tools such as Microsoft SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks, Microsoft Power BI & scripting in Python.

Dec 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs · Hyderabad Area, India

• The purpose of the magazine is all about showcasing the artists' creation in best possible way so that everyone gets visibility of their amazing work. We wanted to keep the design as simple as possible with less content and publish more pictures so that everyone can witness the creativity in the form of pictures.
• I'm the designer/content writer/marketing strategists of the Magazine.
• Besides my daily routine, I travel across the country for comic cons and other cosplay/art events and have been working on this first edition.
• This is just a beginning, we will be back with more awesome stories. We are a team of two beautiful people trying to spread some love. :)

Aug 2016 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Expertise in writing complex SQL queries and also work on experience in data analytics and data management. Expertise in writing complex DAX functions in Power BI and Power Pivot.
• Imported data from SQL Server DB, Azure SQL DB to Power BI to generate reports.
• Created Dax Queries to generated computed columns in Power BI.
• Generated computed tables in Power BI by using Dax.
• Involved in creating new stored procedures and optimizing existing queries and stored procedures.
• Created Azure Blob Storage for Import/Export data to/from .CSV File.
• Used Power BI, Power Pivot to develop data analysis prototype, and used Power View and Power Map to visualize reports
• Explore data in a Variety of ways and across multiple visualizations using Power BI
• Tested, Cleaned, and Standardized Data to meet the business standards using Execute SQL task, Conditional Split, Data Conversion, and Derived column in different environments.
• Performed extensive GAP analysis in the project.
• Developed a 360 business dashboard with multiple panels and parameters that became a favorite sales tool for most of the sales force at CE.
• Created and deployed SSIS packages using various transformations such as Slowly Changing Dimension, Multicast, Merge Join, Lookup, Fuzzy Lookup, Conditional Split, Aggregate, Derived Column, and Data Conversion Transformations.
• Created Drill-down and Sub-Report using SSRS. Monitored the performance of the reports.
• Leading in different PTP’s and making sure the team earns points.
• Analyzing the week’s data and report the weeks metrics to the Managers.
• Worked on SDLC, PLC cycles and also on Agile & Waterfall models.
• Applied DMAIC, DMADV, Lean and Project Management methodologies to successfully complete improvement projects and realize targeted benefits.
• Expertise in process improvement by using Seven Quality Control Tools. Draft and maintain business requirements and align them functional and technical requirements.

Apr 2016 – Jun 2016 · 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Worked in setting up the Jewellery Business in of the areas in Dubai.
• Helped in creating Menu, brochures, flyers, designs and other jewellery required designs.
• Helped on creating a website using HTML, Jscript and bootstrap.
• Worked on doing photoshoots for the Jewellery advertisement which was required for the startup.

Oct 2015 – Mar 2016 · 5 mos · United Arab Emirates

•  Worked closely with the clients for advertising the new office and bring awareness to the locals near the new office.
•  Responsible in setting up a new Office in Mudon, Dubai. Worked closely with clients in setting up a price value for the products.
•  Designed/develop Website & also in designing required marketing material. Taking interviews for sales & marketing team for store.
•  Completed in-depth analysis for business-optimization, reporting, marketing strategy, analyzing, back office programs and payment processing application.
•  Provided executives with analytics and decision on support tools used as the basis for reorganization, consolidation and relocation strategies.
•  Perform in-depth analysis on market trends and practices which lead to the implantation of new marketing strategies.
•  Brief CEO and executives weekly with detailed analytical reports.
•  Recording videos and editing them using Adobe After Effects and updating them using remote connection in Café or supermarket store TV’s.
•  Clicking pictures of food and the products for the café menu and updating them in the facebook, Instagram and website. Also creating posters for the social networking sites and updating them on daily basis. Also clicking pictures for the company events.

Aug 2015 – Oct 2015 · 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Helped in setting up the business in one of the regions in Dubai.
• Responsible in designing & developing website from the scratch using HTML, Jscript, bootstrap and adobe dreamweaver.
• Responsible for creating logos, brochures, signage, posters, flyers, leaflets, book covers using adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Responsible in covering the Church events across Dubai. Used to take care of Photography & Videography.

Mar 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr · Hyderabad Area, India

• Worked as an IT maintenance/Support Engineer/Networking/Admin for over 3.2 years. I handle all the issues related to desktop hardware & software maintenance like installing operating systems, software. Also repairing or replacing desktop devices.
•  Working under General Managers and discussing about the project details.
•  Creating applications assigned by Senior Engineers.
•  Maximum work will be back-end. For creating some applications, the programs will already be created, all we have to do is change the fields.
•  We work on ALV reports, creating reports, screens and also on data module.
•  In SD we work on the same ALV reports for checking the data, data modulation, refining the data.
•  We use Oracle as our data base for the entire process.¬¬¬
•  Debugging the reports if necessary.
•  Every report is created by the assistance of senior engineer.

Apr 2013 – Feb 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• This group was formed after the first Comic Con which was happened in Hyderabad.
• Me & my friend went to the con and was surprised to see so many cosplayers/artists who think and dress up like us. Then we decided, why don't we form a club where we all crazy people can meet & discuss about cosplay,art,movies and etc.
• We are a group of more than 1k and still growing.
• We have meets once in a month where we discuss about if any events is coming up and what are the cosplays required for it and stuff.
• We do three main events every year.
• Main event is Winterfell which happens in the month of December before or after Christmas.
• In this event, we have Secret santa for which we do entries through online and an email is generated to the particular person who has to give the gift and vice versa. We do some puzzles, introduction of the new cosplayers and welcoming then.
• Our main event is Cosplay Fashion show, where cosplayers dress up with new costumes and show case it to everyone. And it is followed by Live Music show.
• We collaborate with different venues and music bands to do this event.
• Next up is SummerCon, where similar kind of events are done but this is done in after Summer.
• We do a lot of workshops where Cosplayers within the club come forward to explain and showcase on how to build/work costumes on Eva Foams/fabrics and of different materials. We mostly collaborate with Comic Con India and do this workshop.
• This is non-profit organization.

Mar 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• I worked as a Freelance Photographer for this Lifestyle Magazine and also helped in designing few of the pages.
• Also worked as the Marketing agent in spreading the awareness and getting business/clients for it.

Apr 2012 – Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

•  Over 3.2 years of experience as an Analyst (Operations and QA) and also as an Acting POD Lead for the Client Google.
•  Engage client to gather software requirements/business rules and ensure alignment with development teams.
• Created and executed automated software test plans, cases and scripts to uncover, identify and document software problems and their causes.
• Worked on SDLC environment and help build Automation tools using JAVA & .NET.
• Testing experience on JIRA application.
• Discuss QA scores with the team and help them achieve much better scores by trainings.
• Interaction with the clients and top-level management on a weekly basis to understand and improve the process/project quality & reduce time frame.
• Engage client to gather software requirements/business rules and ensure alignment with development teams.
• Translate stakeholder’s requirements into over few different tangible deliverables such as functional specifications, user cases, user stories, workflow/process diagrams, data flow/data model diagrams.
• Worked on Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Analytics and mining.
• Experience with the BA methodology, SDLC Phases, Requirements/Analysis,
• Design/Development & Testing. Develops Tests Plans, Cases, Scenarios and Scrip,
•  Identified, documented and reported bugs, errors, interoperability flaws and other issues within software applications developed for the client’s global user base.
•  Demonstrated methodical, detail-oriented and thorough approach to all assignments while adhering to compressed timeliness. Complete all assignments on or ahead of schedule.
•  The case is assigned to the tester using a local tool like DevSuit(DevTest) then we create the requirements and based on the test cases we give an estimated time plan.
•  Helped in creating projects and working closely with end users depending on their GIS requirements. Working on all the aspects of Mapping.

Mar 2012 – Feb 2019 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Photography has been more of a Passion than business for me.
• This phase of life has taught me more than anything in my entire carrier.
• Through this form of life, I try to display so many artists especially Cosplayers/Musicians stories.
• I intend to create memories through this form of art and I'm well known for it across India. :)
• Cosplay is more of a hobby for me where I try being a Super Hero.
• Through this form of art I build my own costumes and wear a mask to be my true self.
• Cosplaying has been my childhood dream where I try to bring all my Imagination Characters to life by building/creating costumes.
• Even though it is a fabric based or Armour based, I design the entire character through free hand/sketch or 2d model/illustrator/photoshop and convert into 3d modelling and then convert into Pepakura files and then construct the costume.
• This not only helps me in sharpening my skills but also helps me in thinking new ways to resolve a issue.
• Both Photography/Cosplay has been and will always be such an important aspects of my life and has been teaching me new things to aspire for. :)

Oct 2011 – Apr 2012 · 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

•  Experienced in resolving issues related to CISCO, Windows, IOS operating systems(desktops, laptops, wifi-routers, cables). Also experienced in troubleshooting mobile & tablet devices.
•  Experienced in resolving issues on inbound/outbound calls, also in email and chat support.
•  Maintaining relationships with the clients through telephone and emails.
•  Support for employees requiring help with technical issues like troubleshooting of Laptops/Desktops.
•  Maintaining a high degree of customer service for all support queries via email or Calls or Chats.
•  Installation & Configuration of Operating Systems, Software and Applications.
•  Troubleshooting LAN/VPN/Wireless/BIOS and mostly all related issues regarding PC peripherals.
•  Windows 7, Windows 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 server installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
•  Managing and monitoring network bandwidth. Reduced bandwidth cost and Accelerate application speeds between Head office and remote sites with WAN Optimization tools like WANOS
•  Security hardening and Monitoring of VM's & ESX servers (CPU, Memory, Disk,
• Network Utilization) for Security Compliance.
•  Installing Active directories and also creating new user accounts and passwords.
•  Perform hardware repairs and software configuration and troubleshoot miscellaneous IT Operations issues.
•  Troubleshoot Servers, Workstations, Printers, Routers and almost all the network devices.
•  Experienced in Firewalls installing and troubleshooting. Also in IP Phone configuration, Back-up maintenance.
•  Ensuring security and upgrades are applied and kept up to date on desktops and laptops.
• Also worked in resolving issues for Mobile, Tablet and TV's software/hardware related issues.
• Excellent in resolving customer related issues.