RESHMA A
Agile Project Manager
+91 8870399199
mail2reshma.anitha@gmail.com
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-anitha/
Date of Birth: 16-06-1989
With over a decade of experience in the dynamic field of computer software/engineering, I have honed my expertise in agile engineering, technical program management, and SaaS development. My passion lies in steering cross-functional teams toward operational excellence while delivering cutting-edge technological solutions. As an Agile Project Manager, I aspire to contribute to a forward-thinking IT firm, where my analytical skills and leadership acumen can drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. My goal is to embed agile principles into the core of project management to foster a collaborative environment, streamline processes, and achieve strategic business objectives.
soft skills
CommunicationLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solving
Technical Skills
Software Quality Assurance
Product Management
Leadership Reporting
Agile Methodologies
Agile Facilitation
Dashboard Development
Team Leadership
Scrum
Cross-functional Collaboration
Capacity Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Madras University, Chennai, India
2007 - 2010
Hobbies
Engaging in social responsibility initiatives, reflecting a commitment to community and ethical business practices. Dedication to education through active involvement in curriculum development, underscoring a commitment to lifelong learning and knowledge sharing. Facilitating internship opportunities, demonstrating leadership in talent development and support for the next generation of IT professionals.
Achievements
Pioneered the development of RPA tools at SAGENT M&C, leading to significant time savings and manual effort reduction recognized by AVPs and business teams.
Spearheaded a software team at NSM Services, where my leadership contributed to measurable increases in team productivity and success, earning accolades from stakeholders.
Professional Summary
Proven track record of leading and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, enhancing team adherence to Agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
Expert in technical program management, with a focus on aligning business objectives with robust technical strategies.
Accomplished in quality assurance and capacity management, ensuring excellence in software development life cycle.
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, fostering open communication between development teams and stakeholders.
Adept at developing and maintaining dashboards for leadership reporting, providing transparency into project progress.
Managed product development lifecycles, leading to successful product launches and adherence to Agile & Scrum processes.
Strong background in software testing and analysis, contributing to zero-defect releases and enhanced quality standards.
Proficient in various programming languages and agile facilitation, promoting efficient and streamlined work environments.
Career Timeline
Dec 2023 - Present
Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead
SAGENT M&C INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
Product Manager & Scrum master
SAGENT M&C INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Aug 2019 - Mar 2023
Principal Product Mgmt Engineering 1
NSM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED [Mr.Cooper]
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
QA Lead
NSM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED [Mr.Cooper]
Dec 2015 - May 2018
Senior Tester
US Technology International Pvt Ltd
Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Work Experience
Dec 2023 - Present
Agile Project Manager - Delivery Lead
SAGENT M&C INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (Chennai, India)
Led and guided the Agile project teams as a Scrum master, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and methodologies.
Facilitated Scrum ceremonies to promote Agile practices and continuous improvement
Enhanced collaboration between development teams and stakeholders
Maintained alignment, transparency, and feedback throughout the product development lifecycle
Achievements:
Improved project delivery timelines by 20% through effective sprint planning and backlog prioritization
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
Product Manager & Scrum master
SAGENT M&C INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (Chennai, India)
Oversaw product development processes, aligning them with Agile & Scrum methodologies.
Coordinated the scrum process with the scrum team in Agile methodology
Presented Sprint & Release progress to Management and Product Owners
Achievements:
Streamlined the scrum process, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency
Aug 2019 - Mar 2023
Principal Product Mgmt Engineering 1
NSM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED [Mr.Cooper] (Chennai, India)
Directed a team of engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and mentorship.
Led and coached a diverse software team
Tracked and reported team success measures and productivity to stakeholders
Achievements:
Mentored team members leading to two junior engineers being promoted to mid-level positions
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
QA Lead
NSM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED [Mr.Cooper] (Chennai)
• Led QA Team, task allocation to the Team Members and Monitoring the progress.
• Tracking all the risks/defects/issues till closure.
• Automated manual API testing using Rest Assured, demonstrating ownership and successful completion.
• Ensured stability of Smoke and Regression Suite test scripts.
• Developed Selenium WebDriver scripts with the TestNG framework for automating IRIS Applications.
• Independently managed day-to-day activities, including script modification, execution, defect logging, knowledge sharing, and defect analysis with minimal supervision.
Dec 2015 - May 2018
Senior Tester
US Technology International Pvt Ltd (Chennai, India)
Implemented quality assurance practices to ensure the highest standards of software testing.
Conducted a thorough review of test cases and scripts
Maintained detailed product documentation
Achievements:
Identified critical areas for improvement which reduced software bugs by 30%
Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Chennai & Coimbatore, India)
Played a key role in system elaboration and requirement discussions, bridging gaps between teams.
Analyzed requirements to prepare test scenarios and data
Collaborated closely with offshore/onshore development teams
Achievements:
Successfully completed a major project with zero escalations and defects, leading to a 100% client satisfaction rate