Nitasha Arora
About Nitasha Arora
Nitasha Arora is a Senior Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Agile development and coaching scrum teams. She holds a Master of Computer Applications from Maharshi Dayanand University and has worked with notable companies such as Ford Motor Company, Fiserv, and Mercer.
Work at Cvent
Nitasha Arora has been employed at Cvent as a Senior Scrum Master since 2019. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in Agile methodologies to guide teams in delivering high-quality products. Her focus on continuous improvement and incremental delivery aligns with Cvent's commitment to innovation in event management solutions. Nitasha's leadership fosters an environment where teams can thrive and adapt to changing project requirements.
Education and Expertise
Nitasha Arora holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Maharshi Dayanand University, where she studied Information Technology from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with honors from Delhi University, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in the IT industry, where she has accumulated over 10 years of experience in Agile development and coaching scrum teams.
Background in Agile Development
Nitasha Arora has a robust background in Agile development, having worked in various roles that emphasize Agile principles. She previously served as a Scrum Master at Ford Motor Company from 2013 to 2018, where she also took on responsibilities as a Product Owner and Test Lead. Her experience at Fiserv as a Scrum Master and at Mercer as a Lead Implementation Analyst further solidified her expertise in Agile methodologies. Nitasha advocates for an agile mindset through servant leadership, supporting teams in their Agile journey.
Professional Experience
Nitasha Arora has held several significant positions throughout her career in the IT industry. Before her current role at Cvent, she worked at Fiserv as a Scrum Master for 11 months and at Ford Motor Company for five years. Additionally, she served as a Business Analyst at Toluna and as a Lead Implementation Analyst at Mercer. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and managerial aspects of project delivery.
Philosophy of Agile Practices
Nitasha Arora emphasizes the philosophy of 'being' agile rather than merely 'doing' agile. This perspective reflects her commitment to the core principles of Agile development, focusing on fostering an adaptive and collaborative environment. By utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework, she effectively manages multiple scrum teams, ensuring that they are aligned with the goals of continuous improvement and delivering value incrementally.