Scrum Master

Hello, I'm Simon Shrestha

cimon77@gmail.com

Proven Scrum Master at Proshore Nepal, adept in stakeholder management and Scrum methodology, led teams to deliver projects within scope and budget. Excelled in coaching Agile practices, enhancing team productivity, and ensuring project success. Demonstrated exceptional team leadership and project management, contributing to significant client satisfaction and process optimization..

Work Experience

Sept 2019 - Present

Scrum Master

Proshore Nepal l Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Managed multiple projects for clients based in the Netherlands, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
  • Acted as a primary point of contact for clients, facilitating effective communication and addressing any concerns or requirements.

  • Coached teams, stakeholders in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to manage product backlogs and ensure clear understanding of project goals and deliverables.

  • Identify and remove impediments to ensure team productivity and project timelines are met.

  • Ensured that the project timeline are properly managed and projects are delivered on time.

  • Utilize Project Managment tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps for tracking progress, managing tasks, and generating reports to provide transparency on project status.

  • Utilized Google Looker Studio to enhance data visualization and reporting, improving decision-making processes for clients.

  • Played a key role in hiring and onboarding new team members.

Projects Involved: De-Heus, SiteGuru, OPENRED, Digital Product labs

Jan 2017 - Sept 2019

Team Lead

Proshore Nepal l Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues

  • Led a team of more than 15 developers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

  • Developed and maintained web applications using Laravel framework.

  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications.

  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Implemented best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to enhance team efficiency.

  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.

  • Leveraged Divi Builders advanced design features to create visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly web pages.

  • Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the release process.

Apr 2015 - Sept 2019

PHP Developer

Proshore Nepal l Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Designed and developed custom WordPress plugins.

  • Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.

  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance for existing WordPress sites.

  • Developed and maintained web applications using Laravel framework.

  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications.

  • Administered and optimized server environments across LiquidWeb, SiteGround, DigitalOcean, and Linode to ensure secure and efficient hosting.

  • Possesses basic knowledge of SQL, capable of writing and understanding simple queries for data manipulation and retrieval.

Education

2014 - 2017

Masters in Business Administration | Marketing

Sunway International Business School

2010 - 2014

Bachelors in Computer Engineer

Nepal Engineering College

Skills & Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Skilled at managing stakeholder expectations by setting clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables, and negotiating requirements.

Scrum Methodology

Expert in guiding teams through the Agile development process, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, and facilitating effective collaboration and continuous improvement.

Project management

Experience in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation using tools like Jira, Azure Devops, and Trello. I ensure clear stakeholder communication, effective budget management, and risk mitigation.

Change Management

Expert in planning, executing, and managing changes to improve business processes, technology, or organizational structure.

Risk Management

Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential risks that could affect project outcomes.  Develop strategies to manage uncertainties and ensure project success

Team Leadership

Expert in guiding, motivating, and managing a team to achieve organizational goals and drive project success.

Certifications

Scrum Master Certification

Registered Computer Engineer Nepal Engineering Council

Products I’ve Worked With