Geetha Raakasam
About Geetha Raakasam
Geetha Raakasam is an experienced Application Delivery Manager and Scrum Master currently working at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia. With a diverse background in project management and agile methodologies, she has held various roles at notable companies including Dell, iCar Asia Limited, and Citi.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Geetha Raakasam has been employed at QBE Insurance as an Application Delivery Manager and Scrum Master since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing application delivery processes and facilitating Agile methodologies within the team. Her tenure at QBE has spanned five years, during which she has contributed to enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current role, Geetha worked at various organizations in project management and Agile delivery capacities. She served as an IT Project Manager Sr Advisor at Dell from 2011 to 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Additionally, she held the position of Agile Delivery Manager at Coates Group for three months in 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Her experience also includes roles at iCar Asia Limited, where she was a Group Programme Manager and later a Director of Delivery / Agile Coach.
Education and Expertise
Geetha Raakasam studied at Leeds Beckett University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing from 1997 to 1998. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in IT project management and Agile methodologies. She is skilled in implementing the Tribes & Squads Operating Model, which enhances team collaboration and efficiency.
Background in Testing and Analysis
Geetha has a background in testing and analysis, having worked as a Test Analyst at Citi in London from 1999 to 2000 and as a Senior Test Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2001 to 2003. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in risk mitigation and attention to detail, which she applies in her current and past project management roles.
Passion for People Development
Geetha is known for her passion for people development, focusing on motivating team members to achieve their goals. Her approach emphasizes fostering a collaborative environment where team members can thrive and contribute effectively to project outcomes.