Suganthi Alagumalai

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ABOUT SUGANTHI ALAGUMALAI

My Principles (5C)- Collaboration, Communication, Continuous improvement, Coordination, Customer Satisfaction My Values (3C)- Commitment, Confidence, Courage My Skills (CMT)- Coaching, Mentoring, Training My Tools (AMF)- Assessment, Metrics, Feedback I am an internationally experienced, creative, and transformational leader with a proven track record of leading people, driving change, and delivering business value in complex environments. As an Enterprise Agile Coaching and Training Consultant, I have helped organizations build more collaborative, efficient, and innovative workplaces where work is not only productive but also enjoyable. Academically, I hold four degrees and certifications: A Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Texas at Austin An MBA in IT Management from San Jose State University An MS in Systems Engineering from San Jose State University A B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bharathidasan University I also hold multiple certifications from recognized organizations such as Lean Kanban University, Scaled Agile, Scrum Alliance, and the Project Management Institute, with a strong focus on Agile and project management excellence. I have been privileged to speak at several international Kanban and Scrum conferences and meetups, where I share practical insights and experiences from the field. With over 15 years of experience across industries including banking, healthcare, and technology, I have successfully led Agile transformations in organizations ranging from startups to enterprises with over employees. My client portfolio includes McKesson, HSBC, Micron, Cisco, Kaiser, American Express, Humana, CTS, and TCS. I have also delivered private training sessions in the USA, UK, and APAC regions. I coach organizations on SAFe 6.0 with an emphasis on Business Agility, guiding teams through updated core competencies and fostering adoption of continuous integration practices. I also collaborate with the SAFe community on Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and help organizations embed these principles into their culture. Specialties include: Project Management & Tracking, Strategic Business Planning, Interdepartmental Coordination, Change Management, Data Mining & Warehousing, Agile Delivery Methodologies, Lean Portfolio Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Procurement & Contract Management, Budgeting, Risk & Scope Management, QA & Metrics, Mobile and Technology Management, Customer Service, and Organizational Coaching.