Praveen Kumar
About Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar is a Scrum Master at Thomson Reuters, recognized for his expertise in transitioning teams to Agile methodologies and enhancing team performance. He has a background in software testing and holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Praveen Kumar has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Scrum Master (BA) since 2010. In this role, he has focused on facilitating Agile methodologies within the organization. He leads daily stand-ups and scrum ceremonies for two scrum teams, emphasizing backlog grooming and sprint planning. His responsibilities also include coaching team members on Agile processes and facilitating planning meetings and retrospectives. Over the years, he has successfully transitioned three development teams from waterfall to Agile methodologies, demonstrating his commitment to improving team dynamics and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Mphasis
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Praveen Kumar worked at Mphasis as a Senior Software Test Engineer from 2007 to 2010. During his three years at Mphasis, he operated in the Pune Area, India. His role involved managing a virtual team and balancing multiple skill sets within the team. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in software testing and team management, which he later applied in his Agile coaching and Scrum Master responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Kumar studied at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication in Bhopal, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications from 1998 to 2001. His educational background in computers has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in software development and project management. This foundation supports his expertise in Agile methodologies and team facilitation.
Achievements in Agile Methodologies
Throughout his career, Praveen Kumar has made significant contributions to Agile methodologies within his teams. He has improved team velocity by incorporating capacity planning into sprint planning sessions. Additionally, he has created documentation for complex functionalities to maintain and grow the product. His strong customer orientation and client interfacing skills have enabled him to effectively present product and feature demos to users and stakeholders.
Team Management and Recruitment Experience
Praveen Kumar has experience managing over 20 resources and has been involved in recruitment for offshore development centers. His ability to balance multiple skill sets within a team has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative work environment. He has coached team members on Agile processes, which has contributed to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the teams he has led.