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Rashmi Pohankar

Immediate Joiner🚀 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | 🎯 SAFe 6.0 Agilist | 🔄 Scrum | Kanban | SAFe| 🤝 Servant Leader | PI Planning | ⚡ Continuous Improvement | 💼 10+ Years in IT| 🌍Domain: Healthcare, Finance, Telecom

Pune District

11+ years of work experience

Tata Consultancy Services
Feb 20251 yr 5 mosJun 2026

Pune District

• Led 2 Agile teams (10 & 9 members), facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, PI Planning, ART syncs, backlog refinement, and release planning. • Boosted velocity 33 → 41 story points in 5 sprints; maintained <5% spillover over 3 sprints. • Unified QA & Dev teams on Definition of Done, reducing escaped defects by 13% and improving release predictability. • Implemented SAFe practices, ART-level dependency management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement culture. • Introduced Kanban WIP limits and flow metrics (CFD, throughput, cycle time) for production support, reducing lead time. • Coached teams on Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Agile best practices; guided self-organization and Agile maturity uplift. • Monitored performance metrics via Jira, Confluence, and dashboards for data-driven decision-making. • Mentored new Scrum Masters and team members, strengthening Agile maturity across the ART.
Tata Consultancy Services
Apr 20231 yr 9 mosDec 2024

Pune District

• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives for finance application team. • Coached cross-functional teams on Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Agile best practices, and self-organization. • Used basic PL/SQL knowledge to validate finance-related data logic and support troubleshooting for payment and loan processing modules. • Collaborated with Product Owner and Business Analysts to clarify requirements, prioritize backlog, and ensure delivery of business value. • Tracked velocity, burn-down, defect leakage, and team metrics to enhance leadership visibility. • Managed risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple Agile teams and PI Planning sessions. • Created dashboards/reports for leadership on sprint outcomes, risk mitigation, and delivery progress.
Tata Consultancy Services
Feb 20212 yrs 2 mosMar 2023

On-site

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, release planning for high-quality delivery. • Coached teams in Scrum & Kanban frameworks, driving continuous improvement and Agile maturity. • Supported cross-team dependency management, risk resolution, and adherence to SDLC and regulatory compliance. • Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to maximize business value through backlog prioritization.
Tata Consultancy Services
Aug 20183 yrs 5 mosDec 2021

On-site

• Coordinated with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure teams followed Agile timelines, ceremonies, and reporting standards across multiple initiatives. • Maintained project governance by tracking sprint progress, risks, and dependencies, and presenting clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders. • Supported Agile planning activities such as PI Planning, capacity forecasting, and release coordination to keep delivery aligned with organizational goals. .
Tata Consultancy Services
Nov 20152 yrs 3 mosJan 2018

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

🔍 Performed data validation and verification to ensure accuracy and completeness of records. 📊 Prepared and maintained daily/weekly reports for management review. 🗂️ Cleaned, organized, and updated large datasets to support business operations. 🤝 Coordinated with team members and stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and errors. ✅ Ensured compliance with quality standards and SLAs while handling high-volume data.
Dec 20131 yr 11 mosOct 2015

Nagpur

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 🎯 Handled end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates. 🔍 Partnered with hiring managers to understand job requirements and create clear job descriptions. 📊 Sourced candidates using job portals (Naukri, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn), employee referrals, and internal databases. 🤝 Conducted telephonic and face-to-face interviews, assessing candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit. 📂 Maintained candidate pipelines and updated recruitment trackers in Excel and ATS systems. ⚡ Ensured smooth coordination between candidates and clients for interviews, feedback, and final selection. 📝 Prepared offer letters, salary negotiations, and joining formalities to ensure seamless onboarding. ✅ Achieved monthly/quarterly hiring targets while maintaining quality of hire and reducing time-to-fill. Tools & Platforms: Naukri.com, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, Indeed MS Excel (Trackers, Reports) Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – internal firm tool

Education

Fireblaze AI School

Certified in Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Fireblaze AI School

20201 yr2021

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Orange City Institute of Higher Education, Jhari

20112 yrs2013

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Headline

Immediate Joiner🚀 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | 🎯 SAFe 6.0 Agilist | 🔄 Scrum | Kanban | SAFe| 🤝 Servant Leader | PI Planning | ⚡ Continuous Improvement | 💼 10+ Years in IT| 🌍Domain: Healthcare, Finance, Telecom

About

👋 Hi, I’m Rashmi Pohankar, a passionate Scrum Master & Agile Practitioner with 10 years of overall experience (including 5 years as a dedicated Scrum Master). I specialize in enabling teams to deliver value through agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 🎓 Education & Certifications: Dual MBA – Nagpur University 🏅 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 🏅 TCS Scrum Master (TSM) 📊 Data Science Certification 💻 SAP SD Certification 💼 Industry Experience: I’ve had the privilege of working with TCS and previously with Adroit Placement Firm, gaining exposure across Healthcare, Finance, and Manufacturing domains. This diverse background allows me to understand business needs and align them with Agile practices seamlessly. 🔄 Expertise: Agile Frameworks: Scrum | SAFe | Kanban 📌 PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Release Management 🤝 Servant Leadership & Team Coaching ⚡ Driving Continuous Improvement & Agile Transformation 💡 What drives me? I enjoy listening, connecting, and interacting with people, helping them unlock their potential while building high-performing, self-organizing teams. 📩 If you’d like to connect or collaborate, feel free to reach me at: rrashmi.pohnakar@gmail.com

Location

Pune District

Work experience

Project Manager Scrum Master at Tata Consultancy Services, Feb 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos, Pune District, • Led 2 Agile teams (10 & 9 members), facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, PI Planning, ART syncs, backlog refinement, and release planning. • Boosted velocity 33 → 41 story points in 5 sprints; maintained <5% spillover over 3 sprints. • Unified QA & Dev teams on Definition of Done, reducing escaped defects by 13% and improving release predictability. • Implemented SAFe practices, ART-level dependency management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement culture. • Introduced Kanban WIP limits and flow metrics (CFD, throughput, cycle time) for production support, reducing lead time. • Coached teams on Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Agile best practices; guided self-organization and Agile maturity uplift. • Monitored performance metrics via Jira, Confluence, and dashboards for data-driven decision-making. • Mentored new Scrum Masters and team members, strengthening Agile maturity across the ART.

Scrum Master at Tata Consultancy Services, Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Pune District, • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives for finance application team. • Coached cross-functional teams on Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Agile best practices, and self-organization. • Used basic PL/SQL knowledge to validate finance-related data logic and support troubleshooting for payment and loan processing modules. • Collaborated with Product Owner and Business Analysts to clarify requirements, prioritize backlog, and ensure delivery of business value. • Tracked velocity, burn-down, defect leakage, and team metrics to enhance leadership visibility. • Managed risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple Agile teams and PI Planning sessions. • Created dashboards/reports for leadership on sprint outcomes, risk mitigation, and delivery progress.

Scrum Master at Tata Consultancy Services, Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos, On-site, • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, release planning for high-quality delivery. • Coached teams in Scrum & Kanban frameworks, driving continuous improvement and Agile maturity. • Supported cross-team dependency management, risk resolution, and adherence to SDLC and regulatory compliance. • Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to maximize business value through backlog prioritization.

Project Support Coordinator at Tata Consultancy Services, Aug 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos, On-site, • Coordinated with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure teams followed Agile timelines, ceremonies, and reporting standards across multiple initiatives. • Maintained project governance by tracking sprint progress, risks, and dependencies, and presenting clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders. • Supported Agile planning activities such as PI Planning, capacity forecasting, and release coordination to keep delivery aligned with organizational goals. .

Data Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services, Nov 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, 🔍 Performed data validation and verification to ensure accuracy and completeness of records. 📊 Prepared and maintained daily/weekly reports for management review. 🗂️ Cleaned, organized, and updated large datasets to support business operations. 🤝 Coordinated with team members and stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and errors. ✅ Ensured compliance with quality standards and SLAs while handling high-volume data.

Hr recruiter at Adroit Job Placement, Dec 2013 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos, Nagpur, Key Roles & Responsibilities: 🎯 Handled end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates. 🔍 Partnered with hiring managers to understand job requirements and create clear job descriptions. 📊 Sourced candidates using job portals (Naukri, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn), employee referrals, and internal databases. 🤝 Conducted telephonic and face-to-face interviews, assessing candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit. 📂 Maintained candidate pipelines and updated recruitment trackers in Excel and ATS systems. ⚡ Ensured smooth coordination between candidates and clients for interviews, feedback, and final selection. 📝 Prepared offer letters, salary negotiations, and joining formalities to ensure seamless onboarding. ✅ Achieved monthly/quarterly hiring targets while maintaining quality of hire and reducing time-to-fill. Tools & Platforms: Naukri.com, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, Indeed MS Excel (Trackers, Reports) Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – internal firm tool

Education

Certified in Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician, Fireblaze AI School

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Orange City Institute of Higher Education, Jhari