Saurabh Agarwal
About Saurabh Agarwal
Saurabh Agarwal is a Delivery Principal at ThoughtWorks in Gurugram, Haryana, India, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in Agile delivery and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Publicis Sapient and Headstrong.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Saurabh Agarwal has been serving as a Delivery Principal at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, he is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. His responsibilities include overseeing Agile delivery methodologies and managing multi-disciplinary teams. He has been involved in organization-level initiatives aimed at process setup and innovation, contributing to the refinement of the hiring process.
Previous Experience at Publicis Sapient
Prior to his current position, Saurabh Agarwal worked at Publicis Sapient for a total of 14 years. He held the role of Delivery Lead from 2009 to 2021 and served as a Product Owner from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he spearheaded pre-sales initiatives that led to new business opportunities and was instrumental in implementing Agile practices.
Career at Headstrong and Network Programs
Saurabh Agarwal began his career at Headstrong, where he worked as an Engagement Lead from 1999 to 2009. He managed engagements across various sectors and led teams in delivering complex projects. Before that, he worked as a Software Engineer at Network Programs from 1997 to 1999, where he gained foundational experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Agarwal holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also completed a Diploma in Advanced Computing from C-DAC in 1997. His educational background is complemented by his active participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives and his expertise in Agile methodologies, including the implementation of SAFe for scaled Agile.
Achievements in Agile Delivery
Throughout his career, Saurabh Agarwal has successfully led global Agile delivery for multi-million dollar projects, serving clients in the US, UK, and Germany. He has managed cross-cultural teams of over 100 individuals across various industries, including Financial Services, Energy, Telecommunication, and E-commerce. His focus has been on fostering a product mindset that emphasizes speed, value, and quality.