Agilandeswari P

About Agilandeswari P

I’m a Certified Scrum Master with 15+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years dedicated to guiding Agile delivery across distributed, cross-functional teams. My career has evolved through roles like Tester, Test Analyst, Test Lead, and Scrum Master, giving me a practical, ground level view of how teams build, test, and deliver meaningful software.I’ve led teams through complete Agile lifecycles and helped deliver complex, high-quality solutions on time and within scope. I rely on practices such as strong user story refinement, continuous integration and testing, pair programming, and well-run ceremonies to keep delivery predictable and smooth. Metrics play an important role in my approach—using clear KPIs to improve flow, strengthen predictability, and maintain qualityI consistently focus on elevating performance across the core areas of delivery, such as:• Sprint predictability through better refinement and capacity planning• Maintaining Stable velocity without compromising quality• Shorter cycle and lead times by removing workflow inefficiencies• Lower defect leakage by tightening quality gates• Reduced spillovers through proactive blocker management• Enhancing team health and engagement through meaningful retrospective insightsClear stakeholder alignment, servant leadership, focused coaching, and a collaborative mindset shape my day-to-day approach. I lead through service, communicate with intent, and stay committed to continuous improvement. I’m always learning and adapting, with a simple goal: help teams grow and deliver outcomes that matter to both the business and the customer.

Experience

1. Scrum Master

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Apr 2020 — Present

   Led all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent deliveryGuided cross-functional Scrum teams through all phases of the SDLC, delivering high-quality increments within committed timelinesEnabled effective collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, improving communication flow, dependency management, and requirement clarityImproved Sprint and Release Planning by decomposing epics and features into smaller, estimable user stories aligned with team capacity and PI objectivesUtilised JIRA and Confluence to ensure transparent tracking, documentation, and stakeholder communicationProactively identified and removed impediments and delivery risks, enabling uninterrupted progress and improved team productivity

Education

• PSG College of Arts and Science

  Master of Science - MSc, Computer Science

  2005 — 2007

• Maharaja college for women

  Bachelor of Science - BSc, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005