Nikhil Karunakaran
Delivery Lead ||Senior Scrum Master || Release Train Engineer || Certified ®SAFe RTE || ®SAFe SSM || ®SAFe PO/PM || ®A-CMS || ®ICP-ACC ||
- Role
- Assistant Vice President at Citi
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nikhil Karunakaran
Experienced Scrum Master & Agile Coach | Driving High-Performance Teams & TransformationsWith over 16 years of experience in Agile methodologies, I am passionate about helping organizations and teams unlock their full potential through Agile practices. My journey has been centered around guiding cross-functional teams through the complexities of delivering high-quality software solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.I have a proven track record of leading successful Agile transformations across diverse industries, enhancing team productivity, and driving measurable improvements in delivery speed and quality. I specialize in coaching teams through all phases of the Agile lifecycle—from inception to delivery—ensuring that Scrum principles and Agile best practices are consistently applied to maximize efficiency.As a strong advocate for Agile values, I excel in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. By aligning team goals with organizational objectives, I have helped businesses achieve greater agility, responsiveness, and long-term success.Certifications:SAFe RTE (Release Train Engineer)SAFe PO/PM (Product Owner/Product Manager)SAFe SSM (Scrum Master)SAFe SA (Scrum Agilist)ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching)A-CSM (Advanced Certified Scrum Master)I am excited to bring my leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to a forward-thinking organization where I can continue to drive Agile success and deliver outstanding value.
Experience
Assistant Vice President
Jul 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Education
Sriram Engineering College, Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science and Engineering
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Testing
- Qtp
- Xml
- Sql
- Quality Center
- Scrum
- Mobile Testing
- Test Planning
- Hp Qtp
- Test Management
- Manual Testing
- Java
- Android Automation
- Sdlc
- Agile Methodologies
- Test Automation
- Project Management
- Hp Quality Center
- Scrum Master
- Oracle
- Requirements Analysis
- Regression Testing
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