Ajay Gowtham

Facilitate and participate in SAFe Scrum events, including PI Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Iteration Planning and Scrum of Scrums for two teams. Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to align team objectives with the Program Increment (PI) goals and ensure alignment with the overall Agile Release Train (ART). Define and monitor SLAs for the Support team to ensure timely resolution of issues and maintain high service levels. Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team’s progress, enabling a focus on delivering high-quality data solutions for ADAS. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team velocity, productivity, and Agile practices. Actively engage in coaching and mentoring team members on Agile and SAFe practices to foster a high-performing, self-organizing, and cross-functional team. Created and distributed newsletters to Agile teams and the ART, enhancing communication and alignment on key updates, progress, and milestones.

Evaluated product data and designs for alignment with engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards through inspections and reports. Led a team of 4-7 members, overseeing all phases of the project life cycle, from requirements gathering and implementation design to development, release, and QA/troubleshooting. Created and managed detailed test cases and scenarios based on requirements and user stories, ensuring comprehensive coverage and traceability. Extensive experience in test planning, strategy development, SDLC/STLC processes, executing test cases, logging defects, and preparing test reports. Proficient in API testing using tools like Charles Proxy, Postman, and Swagger. Conducted mobile automation testing using BDD frameworks (Appium, Cucumber) for iOS/Android, accessibility testing (ADA), and cross-browser/OS compatibility testing, reporting bugs and usability issues. Track and analyze team performance metrics, including velocity, to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimize team efficiency. Support the Product Owner in backlog refinement, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives. Mediate conflicts and facilitate decision-making processes within the team to maintain a positive and collaborative working environment. Coordinate with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders to manage dependencies and ensure smooth delivery across teams. Lead project management activities for software phase-out initiatives, driving cost-saving measures for the organization. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and organizational policies within the autonomous mobility domain. Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.