Pragya Samadhiya

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with 5.5+ years of experience driving Agile delivery across Healthcare and Automotive domains. Proven track record of leading 3 cross-functional teams, improving sprint velocity, delivery predictability, and managing dependencies in scaled Agile (SAFe) environments. Expertise in Scrum ceremonies, backlog management, release planning, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile metrics reporting using Jira and Azure DevOps.

Successfully reduced unplanned work by 90% and improved team productivity by up to 30% through data-driven continuous improvement. Strong focus on enabling high-performing teams, removing impediments, and aligning delivery with business goals. Proficient in Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Confluence for backlog management, sprint tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

SCRUM MASTER at TATA TECHNOLOGIES (2025-07 – Present)

• Leading Agile delivery for 3 concurrent cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and business objectives
• Drove sprint velocity improvement and delivery predictability, successfully delivering 8 incremental sprints within 6 months
• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) to enhance team efficiency and sprint discipline
• Managed cross-team dependencies and risks, ensuring smooth execution and zero disruption in sprint cycles
• Owned end-to-end delivery of an Automotive project, from initiation to successful completion
• Partnered with Product Owners and stakeholders for backlog prioritization, release planning, and requirement clarity
• Improved Agile maturity, team accountability, and self-organization through coaching and continuous feedback
• Enabled Agile metrics tracking and reporting (velocity, burndown, KPIs) for stakeholder visibility
• Actively contributed to PI Planning, capacity planning, and scaled Agile (SAFe) practices
• Led stakeholder and leadership meetings to communicate progress, risks, and dependencies
• Established WIP limits and improved flow efficiency, reducing cycle time and enabling faster story completion across teams
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives through retrospectives, implementing actionable insights that enhanced team velocity and reduced sprint spillovers

SCRUM MASTER | PROJECT- HCA at EVIDEN (2022-01 – 2025-06)

• Implemented Agile practices for a Healthcare project (HCA – PTAC Automation), driving structured delivery and process standardization
• Led 2 Scrum teams, improving productivity by 20% through process optimization and Agile coaching
• Reduced unplanned work by ~90% by introducing a structured development intake and prioritization process
• Managed backlog, sprint planning, and Agile reporting using Azure DevOps
• Improved estimation accuracy using Fibonacci, Planning Poker, and T-shirt sizing techniques
• Facilitated stakeholder alignment and communication, ensuring clarity on requirements and delivery expectations
• Conducted Agile workshops for 20+ team members, improving collaboration and Agile adoption
• Coached junior Scrum Masters, contributing to a 30% improvement in team performance
• Managed risks, scope creep, technical debt, and delivery challenges proactively
• Defined and tracked quality metrics and KPIs to ensure consistent delivery performance
• Improved sprint predictability and commitment accuracy by refining backlog readiness and strengthening estimation practices across teams

TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST at ATOS SYNTEL (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Bridged the gap between business and development teams by translating business requirements into functional user stories
• Facilitated requirement gathering, backlog refinement, and sprint discussions
• Enabled seamless communication between stakeholders and development teams, improving delivery clarity
• Supported Agile adoption through trainings and collaborative sessions
• Mentored team members to resolve blockers and improve workflow efficiency

DEVELOPER at HEXAWARE (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Worked as an Agile SSIS Developer contributing to application development, system integration, and automated data migration using SSIS
• Designed and developed SSIS packages for ETL processes, data validation, and scheduled data maintenance jobs
• Actively involved in analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance across the SDLC
• Supported the transition from traditional SDLC to Agile, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (2016-01 – 2020-12)