Sowjanya Allapreddy

I am a Certified Scrum Master with 4 years of experience as leading Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Skilled in guiding teams through the entire development lifecycle, fostering collaboration, and removing impediments to enable continuous improvement. Prior to transitioning into a Scrum Master role, I spent 4 years as an AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) developer, which gave me a deep understanding of web development and content management systems. This dual expertise allows me to effectively bridge the gap between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects are aligned with business goals and delivered on time. Roles and Responsibilities: >I facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA, and stakeholders, to ensure shared understanding and alignment on project goals. >I Monitor and improve team velocity and capacity, analyzing metrics to optimize sprint planning and delivery and also to celebrate successes. >I Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and team-building activities to promote Agile values and principles. >I Support Product Owners in defining product vision, goals, and success criteria, ensuring clarity and shared understanding among all team members. >I Manage team dependencies, coordinating with other teams and Scrum Masters to ensure smooth project execution. >Drive the continuous improvement of Agile processes by incorporating feedback from retrospectives and adapting practices to evolving team needs. >My passion lies in driving Agile transformations and empowering teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs. I thrive in dynamic environments and continuously seek opportunities for professional growth and knowledge enhancement. AEM Developer: >Developed and maintained Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components, templates, and workflows to deliver high-quality web solutions. Conducted AEM upgrades and migrations to ensure compatibility with the latest software versions and improved system performance. >Performed code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality standards across AEM projects. Optimized AEM site performance by configuring caching mechanisms, dispatcher configurations, and implementing SEO best practices. >Participated in Agile ceremonies as a developer, providing input on task estimations and sprint planning. Created technical documentation and provided training for content authors and other stakeholders on using AEM features.