Arup Ashish

About Arup Ashish

As a **Certified SAFe® Scrum Master** and Project Manager at **Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)**, I bring over 3 years of experience in leading Agile transformations across complex IT initiatives. I specialize in **aligning cross-functional teams**, optimizing delivery workflows, and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes for enterprise clients.At the core of my leadership style is a **Lean-Agile mindset**—fostering continuous improvement, adaptability, and team empowerment. With a strong foundation in **software testing**(manual and automation), I bridge the gap between delivery and quality, ensuring software solutions are both scalable and robust.**Scrum Ceremonies I Sprint Planning & Backlog Grooming (with MoSCoW prioritization)* Daily Stand-Ups (ensuring transparency and accountability)* Sprint Reviews (showcasing working software and gathering feedback)* Sprint Retrospectives (promoting reflection and growth)**Agile Metrics I Use to Drive Charts** – for forecasting and & Burnup Charts** – to track sprint and release Flow Diagrams** – to identify Capacity Planning** – for realistic sprint Defects & Defect Density** – for continuous QA insights🤝 **Conflict Resolution & Team Collaboration:**I believe in proactive communication, empathetic listening, and aligning team members to a shared goal. I create a safe space for open discussions and use facilitation techniques to resolve blockers, misalignments, and interpersonal conflicts—turning challenges into opportunities for stronger collaboration.**Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Planning**With strong business acumen, I connect delivery with business value, ensuring that outcomes meet client expectations and strategic objectives.**Let’s connect** if you\'re looking for a Scrum Master who can:* Elevate Agile maturity* Drive cross-functional team performance* Lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose* Deliver results that matter

Experience

1. Project Manager and Scrum Master

   Tata Consultancy Services

   May 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   I successfully managing projects at Tata Consultancy Services, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality through Agile practices. • Championed cross-functional collaboration to deliver IT solutions that met client needs. • Implemented risk management strategies that contributed to a 20% decrease in project delivery timelines. • Developed skills in resource allocation and stakeholder engagement, leading to improved project outcomes.

Education

• Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Skills

• Qtp
• Manual Testing
• Regression Testing
• Test Cases
• Quality Center