Vatsal Shah

About Me

With 7+ years as an Agile Technical Project Manager and Certified ScrumMaster® and 13+ years in the IT industry across diverse domains, I embody a unique blend of strategic leadership and comprehensive technical insight. My journey reflects a commitment to excellence, where I’ve honed the art of guiding teams to exceptional project outcomes while navigating the complexities of evolving technologies. My passion for innovation fuels my drive to create transformative solutions that bridge the gap between technology and business objectives.

  • Age33
  • ResidenceIndia
  • Address7, Darpan Society, Near Darpan Six Roads, Naranpura, Ahmedabad - 380013
  • e-mailvatsalshah1212@gmail.com
  • e-mailvatsal@vatsalshah.co.in
  • Phone+91 9974782758

What I Do

Agile Project Management

Collaborate with the team to plan and prioritize work for each iteration (sprint). Ensure that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and technically feasible. Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Monitor progress, address impediments, and promote continuous improvement. Choose and implement an Agile framework such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP that best suits the project's needs. Ensure that Agile ceremonies (like sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) are conducted effectively.

Technical Leadership and Guidance

Possess a strong understanding of the technologies, tools, and processes relevant to the project. Provide technical guidance to the development team, helping to address challenges and make informed decisions. Collaborate with technical leads to ensure that the project's technical architecture aligns with best practices and the organization's technology strategy. Also involved in Solution Architecture and implementation.

Project Planning and Scheduling

Collaborate with the team to plan and prioritize work for each iteration (sprint). Ensure user stories are well-defined, estimated, and aligned with the project's goals. Create sprint schedules, considering team capacity and commitments. Need to coordinate with the team to set sprint goals and ensure they are achievable within the designated time frame. Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to keep the team aligned, share progress, discuss roadblocks, and identify solutions. Encourage transparency and communication among team members.

Risk Management

Identify program-level risks, dependencies, and impediments that could impact the successful execution of Agile projects. Proactively address potential challenges. collaborate with teams to address issues and roadblocks using Agile problem-solving techniques. Encourage experimentation and adaptability to find innovative solutions. collaborate with technical team members to develop mitigation strategies for identified risks. Implement actions to minimize the impact of technical challenges.

Testimonials

Clients

Fun Facts

Happy Clients

89

Working Hours

25000+

Awards Won

12

Certifications

15

Resume

Experience

Feb 2023 - Current
Samyak Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

Project Manager

  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Managed 64 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
Sep 2021 - Jan 2023
Krish Compusoft Services Pvt. Ltd. (Rysun Labs)

Project Manager

  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
  • Managed 32 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
  • Delivered audit reports containing practical, actionable and relevant recommendations consistent with current policies and operating practices.
  • Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various e-commerce and mobile projects.
Jul 2015 - Aug 2021
Sterlite Technologies Ltd.

Sr. Software Engineer (Performed Project Manager & Solution Architect Role)

  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout life of each sprint.
  • Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
  • Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.
  • Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
  • Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Formulated integration system process flows based on stakeholders' specifications.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
  • Resolved app defects by reviewing bug reports and tracking repeatable malfunctions within software titles.
  • Employed full-stack development tools to produce holistically envisioned applications for Native & Hybrid application development.
  • Collaborated across multi-disciplinary teams using Agile development frameworks.
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Intuz Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Viteb)

Sr. Software Engineer

  • Supervised a team of 6+ Developers.
  • Possess hands-on expertise in developing Native Android
    Applications.
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Successfully executed and delivered 3+ development projects and
    maintenance assignments.
Dec 20212 - Jan 2015
InheritX Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Sr. Software Engineer

  • Led a team of 7+ Developers.
  • Proficient in developing Native Android Applications through hands-on experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership across all stages of the Project Life Cycle:
    estimation, client communication, and project closure.
  • Adept at managing multiple projects, consistently ensuring timely
    and cost-effective delivery.
  • Accomplished the execution and delivery of 28+ development
    projects and maintenance tasks
Jun 2011 - Nov 2012
Value Chain Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd. (Renamed Ecubix)

Software Engineer

  • Proficient in developing Native Android Applications through hands-on experience.
  • Adept at managing multiple projects, consistently ensuring on-time
    and within-budget project delivery.
    Possess client-side experience in Singapore and Malaysia.
  • Successfully executed and delivered 8+ development projects and
    maintenance tasks.
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
AMS Technologies

Jr. Software Engineer

  • Proficient in developing Native Android Applications through hands-on experience.
  • Successfully executed and delivered two development projects and
    maintenance tasks

Education

2011
Gujarat University

Bechelor of Engineering in IT (BE IT)

I had done a Bachelor of Engineering in IT from Gandhinagar Institute of Technology (renamed Gandhinagar University).

2007
GSHEB

HSC

I have done HSC in Science with Group A. I had done from ST. Xavier's High School, Ahmedabad

2005
GSEB

SSC

I have done SSC from ST. Xavier's Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad

Skills

Agile Methodologies

98%

Agile Tools and Software

94%

Project Management

95%

Product Management

95%

Stakeholder Engagement

94%

Team Leadership

96%

Technical Proficiency

90%

Problem-Solving

97%

Continuous Improvement

98%

Adaptability and Flexibility

98%

Technical Skills

Agile Tools and Software

98%

Version Control Systems

87%

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

85%

Technical Stack Proficiency

92%

Cloud Computing Platforms

82%

API Management

92%

Security Awareness

95%

Containerization and Orchestration

89%

Test Automation

94%

DevOps Practices

85%

Knowledges

  • Marketing
  • Print
  • Digital Design
  • Social Media
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Networking
  • Flexibility

Certificates

Contact

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

+91 9974782758

vatsal@vatsalshah.co.in

Consultation Available

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