Sudheer Babu

Certified PSM I Scrum Master and PMI PMP professional with over 19 years of experience. Proficient in leading and delivering complex projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies with budgets up to $5M. Spearheaded enterprise-level agile transformations for two major banking clients. Expertise in effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment across all levels. Has experience in coaching and mentoring teams on agile values, resulting in heightened team performance and productivity. Experience in quantifying team performance through pertinent agile metrics, which subsequently drive actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Scrum Master, Tata Consultancy Services Apr 2016 - Present 

Client: HSBC Bank, Lloyds Banking Group 

• Led and orchestrated 2 successful organizational agile transformations, implementing agile frameworks and practices across 1500+ employees. 

• Directed cross-functional teams of 10+ members each, achieving a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency through Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). 

• Engaged collaboratively with 15+ stakeholders per project, resulting in a 15% reduction in development cycle time and a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. 

• Designed and executed Agile processes and practices, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint retrospectives, and release planning. 

• Mentored up to 3 teams concurrently on Agile values, principles, and practices, resulting in a 20% increase in throughput. 

• Managed projects with budgets up to $5M, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. 

• Attained a 20% increase in team productivity through facilitating collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement techniques. 

• Monitored team performance using metrics like velocity and burndown charts, leading to a 20% reduction in project delivery cycle time and a 15% decrease in defect rate. 

Project Manager, Tata Consultancy Services Jul 2011 - Feb 2018 

Client: Lloyds Banking Group, Microsoft Technologies 

• Oversaw 10+ projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. 

• Efficiently managed a portfolio of 4 simultaneous projects, encompassing software development, maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and system implementations. 

• Developed and upheld 10+ project charters and project plans, Risk logs, Change management plans, and other project documentation. 

• Guided 4 cross-functional teams simultaneously, establishing clear goals and expectations, and inspired team members, resulting in a 30% increase in average team productivity. 

• Proficiently identified, assessed, and mitigated risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring pragmatic measures to minimize disruptions. 

• Nurtured relationships with 15+ stakeholders per project, yielding a 25% increase in stakeholder satisfaction. 

• Effectively managed project budgets up to $5M, diligently tracked costs, and strategically determined resource allocation for maximizing project value. 

Test Manager, Tata Consultancy Services Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 

Client: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Microsoft Technologies 

• Evaluated and scrutinized test efforts and test strategies, ensuring comprehensive testing of all product features, delivering them with impeccable quality and zero defects. 

• Devised and meticulously examined test scenarios and test cases to guarantee rigorous testing coverage. 

• Conducted testing on ETL packages, reports, and analytical cubes. 

• Proficient in crafting highly effective SQL queries for ETL and reports verification purposes. 

• Confirmed and validated quality through test sign-off for all releases. 

• Arranged and disseminated test reports comprehensively to all stakeholders. 

Test Lead, MAQ Software Apr 2008 - Oct 2008 

Client: Microsoft Technologies 

• Formulated and executed test plans with precision. 

• Coordinated and conveyed test status reports to senior management and project stakeholders. 

• Resolved team challenges promptly and effectively. 

• Developed and evaluated test scenarios and test scripts adeptly. 

Software Engineer, Wipro Technologies May 2004 - Mar 2008 

Client: Microsoft Technologies 

• Collaborated with team members to craft and engineer resilient solutions that aligned with client requirements. 

• Crafted test scenarios and test cases. 

• Engaged in System Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, and Load Testing

Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Alluri Institute of Management Sciences, Kakatiya University, passed in 2003.