Kiran Bengaluru India

Kiran

Leading SAFe Trainer in Bengaluru
Location
Bengaluru, India
Trainer Since
August, 2017
Leading SAFe
CyberArk
Location
Bengaluru, India
Trainer Since
August, 2017
Leading SAFe
CyberArk

Leading SAFe Trainer in Bengaluru

About Kiran

Kiran is a seasoned Agile expert, embodying an impressive array of roles and certifications that speak to his extensive career journey. With 23 years of rich experience in software development, agile coaching, and scrum mastery, he brings a wealth of expertise. Holding the titles of SAFe Program Consultant, Release Train Engineer, and Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master, Kiran is adept at orchestrating efficient and effective project lifecycles within various organizational landscapes.

Kiran has skillfully managed projects and teams across product and service companies throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments. His Agile approach resonates deeply, emphasizing collaborative methodologies and adaptive problem-solving. Kiran's tenure as an Agile professional has solidified his ability to navigate complex challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His extensive experience as a project and people manager underscores his knack for harmonizing team dynamics and steering projects toward successful outcomes. In the realm of Agile, Kiran's influence shines brightly, making him a respected figure and a sought-after mentor within the software development and project management domains.

Kiran is a Corporate Trainer For

Leading SAFe

Training Since:
September, 2017

CyberArk

Training Since:
August, 2017

Work Experience

Corporate Trainer

Computer and Information Technology (IT):
February, 2007 - present

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Conducting engaging training sessions for corporate clients, imparting industry-specific knowledge and skill sets to enhance employees' professional growth and job performance
  • Designing and developing training materials and resources tailored to corporate learners' evolving needs, ensuring the content remains current and aligned with the latest industry trends
  • Collaborating closely with client organizations to identify training gaps and customize learning solutions, ensuring the training content addresses specific challenges and objectives
  • Continuously assessing participant progress and engagement through interactive exercises and evaluations, providing timely feedback, and adjusting training approaches to maximize learning outcomes
  • Keeping abreast of emerging developments in the corporate sector and associated technologies, consistently updating training materials to reflect the most up-to-date information and best practices

Program Manager

Education:
September, 2015 - February, 2017

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversaw and managed multiple complex projects within a program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets, while coordinating resources and activities across cross-functional teams
  • Developed detailed program plans, defining project scopes, objectives, and deliverables and creating comprehensive roadmaps that guided project execution from initiation to completion
  • Led and mentored project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure the successful execution of tasks while fostering collaboration and a cohesive work environment
  • Monitored project progress and performance, conducted regular reviews and assessments, identified potential risks, and implemented mitigation strategies to maintain project quality and timeline adherence
  • Acted as a key point of contact for stakeholders, communicating project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations, while reporting on program status and outcomes to senior management and executives

Test Lead

Healthcare:
October, 2000 - August, 2015

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Managed a team of testers, overseeing their daily activities, distributing tasks, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources for various testing phases
  • Created comprehensive test plans and strategies, outlining testing scope, objectives, methodologies, and success criteria, in alignment with project requirements
  • Orchestrated test case design and execution, collaborating closely with development teams to identify software defects, track issues, and facilitate their timely resolution
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance assessments, evaluating software functionality, performance, security, and user experience, and reported findings to stakeholders through detailed reports
  • Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams, acting as a bridge between developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of testing progress and results while driving continuous improvement in testing processes

Associate Manager

Computer and Information Technology (IT):
February, 2011 - July, 2014

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assisted in the supervision and guidance of a team, ensuring their adherence to company policies and goals and providing support in their professional growth and development
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of operational strategies, collaborating with higher management to align departmental objectives with overall organizational targets
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members and senior management, conveying project updates, addressing concerns, and promoting a cohesive work environment
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members, recognizing achievements and identifying areas for improvement to enhance overall team productivity
  • Assumed a vital role in project management, coordinating timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress to ensure the successful execution and timely delivery of projects

Project Lead

Computer and Information Technology (IT):
July, 2010 - February, 2011

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Led a project team, managing their tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure the successful completion of project deliverables within established deadlines
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining project scopes, objectives, and schedules, while setting clear expectations for team members and stakeholders
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and stakeholders, fostering effective communication and ensuring alignment of project goals
  • Monitored project progress and identified potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies and adjustments to keep the project on track and within budget
  • Presented project updates and outcomes to senior management, providing detailed reports on project milestones, issues, and successes, while facilitating continuous improvement in project management processes

Skills

Scaled Agile Framework
Agile
Scrum
Lean
Kanban
Communication Skills
Team Management
Leadership Skills
Test Planning
Test Management
SDLC
Quality Assurance
Manual Testing
Agile Methodologies
Software Project Management
Test Automation
Regression Testing
JIRA
System Testing
Test Strategy
CMMI
Requirements Analysis
SQL
Software Quality Assurance
Product Management
Lean Manufacturing
Stakeholder Management
Scaled Agile Framework

Education

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Medical Software:
1999-2000

Projects

Posts

Courses

Leading SAFe
CyberArk

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