Lavanya Jayakumar

Lavanya Jayakumar

Scrum Master @ Cognizant

About

Certified Scrum Master | Agile Project Management | Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Dynamic and results-driven Scrum Master with proven expertise in facilitating the effective functioning of Agile development teams. Skilled in Agile methodologies and Agile Project Management, I coach and mentor Scrum teams to remove impediments, ensuring a continuous focus on project delivery. Proficient in utilizing tools like JIRA and Confluence to manage backlogs, track progress, and report metrics to stakeholders. I am passionate about driving team performance improvement by facilitating key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. My strong communication and leadership skills enable me to build collaborative environments across cross-functional teams, fostering transparency and alignment with business goals. With experience in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, I excel in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. My goal is to continuously improve team performance, delivering high-quality solutions while adhering to Agile principles. Servant Leadership: Championing a servant leadership approach, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity and on-time delivery of sprint goals. Conflict Resolution: Proven track record in resolving team conflicts, contributing to a 25% improvement in team morale and collaboration. Continuous Improvement: Implemented processes that led to a 20% reduction in sprint cycle time and increased overall team efficiency.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Functionality, Facilitation, Analytical Skills, Scrum master , Scrum events , Team Facilitation, Resource Management, Problem Solving, Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, Agile Project Management, JIRA, Confluence, Sprint planning, Daily stand-ups, Sprint reviews, Retrospectives, Cross-functional team collaboration, Progress tracking, Metrics reporting, Leadership, Team coaching, Mentoring, Facilitation, Communication, Conflict resolution, Stakeholder management, Continuous improvement, Time management, Multi-tasking, Problem-solving, Project delivery, Task prioritization, Organizational agility, Fast-paced environments, Servant Leadership, SAFe Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, Functional & Database Testing, Test Planning & Management, Sprint Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership, Agile Methodologies

Experience

Cognizant

Scrum Master

Cognizant

LinkedIn
2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Team Leadership: Successfully leading 3 cross-functional teams (QA, Development, Business Analysis) to enhance collaboration and effectiveness during sprint backlog refinement, improving delivery timelines by 20%. Sprint Management: Expertly facilitating all sprint events, including Product Backlog Refinement (Sprint Grooming), Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews & Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives, contributing to a 15% increase in sprint completion rates. Impediment Removal: Proactively identifying and resolving impediments, leading to a 30% reduction in blockers during sprints and ensuring continuous team performance. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating closely with product owners to align sprint goals with business objectives, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate from stakeholders.

Hexaware Technologies

System Analyst/Test Lead

Hexaware Technologies

LinkedIn
2017-2 - 2021-10 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Chennai

Test Leadership: Led a team of 17 members in manual, functional, and database testing, achieving a 98% defect-free rate in deliverables. Test Planning & Management: Developed and executed comprehensive test plans, significantly improving testing efficiency and reducing turnaround time by 30%. Cross-Location Coordination: Collaborated effectively across multiple locations, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment.

Accenture

Software Engineer

Accenture

LinkedIn
2012-8 - 2017-2 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Senior Software Testing: Completed test execution on time without defects leakage, contributing to a 100% client satisfaction rate. Reporting & Database Testing: Developed and maintained robust test reports and conducted in-depth database testing, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Education

SRM IST Chennai

SRM IST Chennai

LinkedIn

Computer Science

2014-8 - 2017-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Anna University Chennai

Anna University Chennai

LinkedIn

Information Technology

2008-6 - 2012-6 · 4 yrs 1 mo

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