Scrum Master · Agile Coach · CSM · SAFe

Priya
Viswanathan

A dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience orchestrating agile development and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve superior software outcomes.

10+
Years Experience
2
Certifications
3+
Enterprise Orgs
About

Empowering teams to deliver.

A dynamic and astute professional with 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with expertise in orchestrating agile development and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve superior software outcomes. Proficient in employing project methodologies, fostering team synergy, and driving continuous improvement for organizational excellence.

Agile Frameworks

Scrum · SAFe · Kanban

Expert in implementing and optimizing agile frameworks to drive project efficiency, team collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Backlog & Delivery

Product Backlog Management

Collaborates closely with Product Owners to translate high-level requirements into actionable user stories and clear sprint goals.

Metrics & Insights

Data-Driven Decision Making

Proficient in velocity, burndown, burnup, and throughput metrics using Jira, Rally, and Azure DevOps to drive informed decisions.

Key Highlights

Measurable Impact.

20%
Faster Time-to-Market
Achieved by streamlining development value stream processes and focusing on delivering high-priority, high-value items first.
25%
Improved Quality Delivery
Implemented agile testing practices including TDD with Jest — resulting in early defect detection and exceeding customer expectations.
15%
Throughput Increase
Achieved by gradually and steadily increasing team velocity, resulting in a significant reduction of spillover across sprints.
Skills & Tools

What I bring to the table.

Core Competencies
ScrumKanbanSAFeAgile CoachingProduct Backlog ManagementSprint Planning & FacilitationPI PlanningAgile Metrics & ReportingCI/CD PipelineStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationDoD & DoRUser Story WritingProject ManagementSDLC
Tools & Platforms
Atlassian JiraConfluenceRallyMS Azure DevOpsHP Trello
Experience

Career Journey.

Mar 2023 – Present
Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd
Singapore

Scrum Master

Spearheaded comprehensive agile methodology adoption. Facilitated all Agile ceremonies, tracked sprint metrics (velocity, throughput, burndown/burnup), and promoted Scrum knowledge sharing including DoD, DoR, acceptance criteria, and user story writing using JIRA & Confluence.

ScrumJiraConfluenceTrade Net
Feb 2022 – Jan 2023
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Chennai, India

Scrum Master / Associate Consultant

Banking domain expertise in profile management. Facilitated daily stand-ups, PI Planning, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Conducted technical refinement sessions and measured velocity to plan future sprints effectively.

SAFePI PlanningBanking DomainRally
Mar 2019 – Feb 2022
Cognizant
Chennai, India

Associate — Scrum Master

Facilitated internal communication and cross-functional collaboration. Worked with product owners to manage backlogs. Guided development teams to higher Scrum maturity and ensured quality deliverables at the end of each sprint.

ScrumBacklog ManagementCoaching
Jan 2015 – Feb 2019
Cognizant
Chennai, India

Programmer Analyst

Developed rule flows and business rules for insurance products using IBM ODM. Supported SIT & UAT, resolved technical issues, and migrated the ODM application from v8.8 to v8.10.

IBM ODMInsurance DomainSIT & UAT
Certifications

Credentials.

🏆
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance · Active Certification
Certified SAFe® Practitioner
Scaled Agile · Version 8.0
Education

Academic Background.

2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Engineering
Electronics & Communications Engineering
Kingston Engineering College, Vellore · Anna University
Contact

Let's work
together.

Whether you're looking for an experienced Scrum Master, an Agile coach, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.

LocationSingapore · Immediate Joiner