Summary
Certification
Technical Skills
Skills
Core Competencies
Accomplishments
Work History
Education
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Sumit Gahlot

Sumit Gahlot

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced Agile Project Manager and Senior Scrum Master (Agile Coach) with 14+ years of success in diverse projects, spanning Software Development, Data Science (AI), Analytics, RPA, and Machine Learning. Skilled in end-to-end project management, budget governance (up to $5M), and hands-on guidance in Agile methodologies. Adept at leading teams, fostering motivation, and driving valuable insights for organizational growth.

Certification

  • PMI-Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PMI-Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
  • PRINCE2® Practitioner
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • ITIL V3 Foundation

Technical Skills

Project Management Tools:
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe
- Project Management: JIRA, Trello,  Smartsheet, Asana, Rally
Collaboration Tools:
- Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom
- Documentation Collaboration: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365
Data Science and Analytics Tools:
- Data Science: Python, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook
- Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
- Machine Learning: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow

Developer Tools: -

- Programming: Python, Pandas, Numpy, SQL

- Version Control: Git (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)

- DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, TeamCity, Azure DevOps
Cloud-Based Technologies:
- AWS: Amazon EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SageMaker
- Azure: Azure VM, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure ML Studio
- GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, IAM, AI Platform

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Motivation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Effective Communication
  • Empowerment and Delegation
  • Performance Evaluation and Feedback
  • Collaboration and Team Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Change Management

Core Competencies

  • Streamlined End to End Data Science Project Lifecycle Management with Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, SAFe)
  • Project Scope Definition, Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, and Communication
  • Proactive Risk Assessment, Mitigation, Resource Allocation, and Optimization
  • Robust Quality Assurance, Documentation, and Project Reporting
  • Performance Metrics Tracking, Issue and Change Management
  • Foster Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Drive Continuous Improvement


Accomplishments

Signify (Tech-Mahindra) | Project: Market Mix Modelling (MMM-Product) | Budget: $5M, Team Size: 5-7/project | July-2022 to Sept-2023

  • Developed a SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC-UI) based Sales Optimizer tool, integrating advanced analytics, machine learning models and applied marketing mix modeling techniques to optimize Signify's advertising and promotional (A&P) sales.
  • Enhanced data-driven decision-making, streamlined resource allocation, and significantly improved return on investment (ROI) up to 30% for marketing initiatives and successfully delivered the solution to more than 10 countries.

PwC (Infosys) | Project: Process Discovery Implementation (PDI) | Budget: $200K, Team Size: 7 | Dec-2021 to July-2022

  • Led a Process/Data Mining project centered on AI/ML Modeling.
  • Implemented cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to discover and optimize key business processes.

CitiBank (Infosys) | Project: Data-Driven Risk Radar Dashboard | Budget: $3M, Team Size: 8 | April-2020 to Dec-2021

  • Utilized advanced sentiment analysis and AI/ML modeling for a real-time Insight Dashboard.
  • Aligned project objectives with organizational strategic goals through clear vision definition.
  • Fostered collaboration with stakeholders, Product Owners, Cloud Architects, and DevOps teams for project success.

Singtel_Optus (Infosys) | Project: Customer Contracts Verification System | Budget: $2.5M, Team Size: 30 | April-2018 to March-2020

  • Spearheaded OCR-based system development for efficient Customer Contracts verification, integrating UiPath-driven Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to reduce manual efforts by 85%.
  • Achieved a 75% reduction in processing time by optimizing RPA for customer agreement validation, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the OCR-based system and RPA integration for streamlined operations.

Work History

Agile Project Manager (Sr. Scrum Master)

Tech Mahindra
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded end-to-end Agile delivery of Data Science (AI), Data Analytics, and Machine Learning projects, emphasizing knowledge management solutions and tools.
  • Applied Agile principles (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and documented techniques (Epics, User Stories, Burndown, Velocity) to enhance project efficiency, utilizing Agile project management tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or Confluence.
  • Led cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and implement Agile best practices, cultivating a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Provided clear, concise communication to stakeholders at all levels, offering coaching and guidance on Agile methodologies, while maintaining meticulous project metrics.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated risks, ensuring seamless project execution within scope and budget constraints, and provided comprehensive status updates to stakeholders showcasing achievements and mitigation strategies.

Agile Project Manager (Scrum Master)

Infosys Ltd.
04.2018 - 07.2022
  • Orchestrated efficient Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Grooming, Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Demo/Review, and Retrospectives, ensuring punctual project milestone delivery.
  • Monitored and managed Sprints meticulously, tracking JIRA stories' progress to align with business requirements, thereby achieving project objectives successfully.
  • Proactively identified and resolved impediments, reducing project risks by 15%, maintaining team focus amidst interruptions, and minimizing exposure to deliverable risks, leading to a 10% reduction in project costs.

Agile Scrum Master

UNIFY Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Provided comprehensive guidance and coaching to the Scrum team, ensuring strict adherence to Agile practices and driving notable improvements in productivity and delivery reliability.
  • Led the facilitation of the entire Scrum framework, orchestrating key activities such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, thereby bolstering communication effectiveness and team alignment.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of Agile best practices, fostering team unity, swiftly addressing impediments, and ultimately amplifying efficiency and project triumph.

Project Manager

Ericsson
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for streamlined project processes, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.
  • Established robust communication channels for enhanced collaboration, ensuring successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Network Assurance Engineer

Ericsson
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Collaborated with other network engineers to configure and maintain network monitoring and load balancing
  • Coordinated with technical support, service provisioning and sales teams to deliver network services at or above 95% SLA requirements

Network Operations Engineer

HCL Technologies
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Monitored and maintained network and software components according to established guidelines and best practices
  • Recommended proactive approaches to leadership team to improve stability of infrastructure components

Education

Bachelor of Technology - ECE

Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, HR
05-2009
Sumit Gahlot