Puneet Sharma
About Puneet Sharma
Puneet Sharma is a Scrum Master and Lead Associate (Release Train Engineer) at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia, with over 25 years of experience in various technical and managerial roles.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Puneet Sharma currently holds the position of Scrum Master and Lead Associate (Release Train Engineer) at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia, United States. In this role, he facilitates program-level ceremonies and leads program execution. Additionally, he coaches Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Agile Teams, focusing on continuous improvement of value delivery.
Previous Experience at US Department of Housing and Urban Development
From 2002 to 2005, Puneet Sharma worked as a Project Manager at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington D.C. During this time, he managed various projects and contributed to the department's mission for three years.
Technical Leadership at Tata Infotech
Between 1999 and 2002, Puneet Sharma served as the Regional Technical Head (Corporate Trainings) at Tata Infotech, based in New Delhi. His role encompassed overseeing corporate training programs, ensuring technical skill development across the region.
Educational Background
Puneet Sharma holds multiple advanced degrees. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) from Annamalai University, a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Aptech Learning, an MBA from Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Delhi University. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Education in Database Technology from NCC Education.
Certifications and Professional Development
Puneet Sharma is certified by several respected organizations. His certifications include those from Scrum Alliance, ICAGILE, ITIL, and Oracle. With over 25 years of professional experience, his skill set covers roles such as Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Release Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, and more.
Facilitating Change and Improvement
In his current role at Fannie Mae, Puneet Sharma initiates and drives positive change by creating transparency using metrics. He also facilitates the resolution of dependencies, impediments, and risks, and identifies and addresses team anti-patterns to ensure efficient workflow and process improvement.