Garima Sharma

Lead Scrum Master
Panchkula, Haryana, India

Professional Overview

Garima Sharma is a seasoned Scrum Master and Agile Coach with over 7 years of experience driving digital transformation and delivering complex software projects. As the Lead Scrum Master at Maropost, she is responsible for guiding cross-functional teams in adopting and implementing Agile best practices to achieve greater efficiency, collaboration, and product quality.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Lead Scrum Master, Maropost (2024-04-01 to Present)

• Oversee the Agile implementation and Scrum processes for multiple product development teams

• Coach and mentor team members on Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and continuous improvement

• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to optimize team performance

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business objectives with technical requirements and timelines

• Identify and resolve impediments, while continuously looking for opportunities to enhance team productivity

Career Progression

Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Maropost (2021-11-01 to 2024-12-01)

• Introduced Agile practices and Scrum framework to a traditionally waterfall-based organization

• Mentored and upskilled cross-functional teams on Agile principles, resulting in a 30% improvement in sprint delivery

• Facilitated the transition of multiple projects from Waterfall to Scrum, leading to a 20% reduction in time-to-market

Lead Business Analyst, Gemini Solutions Pvt Ltd (2018-11-01 to 2021-11-01)

• Gathered and analyzed complex business requirements, translated them into actionable technical specifications

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and software development

• Implemented process improvements, resulting in a 15% increase in overall project delivery efficiency

Software Engineer, Gemini Solutions Pvt Ltd (2017-11-01 to 2018-10-01)

• Developed and maintained enterprise-level software applications using C#, .NET, and SQL

• Participated in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities to ensure quality and reliability

Program Analyst, Cognizant (2016-06-01 to 2017-11-01)

• Provided business analysis and project management support for large-scale IT transformation initiatives

• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify pain points and recommend process optimization solutions

Academic Background

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Symbiosis International University, Pune

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science, Kurukshetra University, Haryana

Areas of Expertise

• Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Business Analysis and Requirements Engineering

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the successful adoption of Agile practices across multiple development teams, resulting in a 30% improvement in sprint delivery

• Facilitated the transition of several projects from Waterfall to Scrum, leading to a 20% reduction in time-to-market

• Implemented process improvements that increased overall project delivery efficiency by 15%

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Agile methodologies, regularly invited to speak at industry events and conferences

Conclusion

With her extensive experience in Agile project management, business analysis, and software development, Garima Sharma is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance their Agile capabilities and drive digital transformation. Her proven track record of successful Scrum implementation, team leadership, and continuous improvement make her an exceptional Lead Scrum Master.