Kalpaj Parmaj

Scrum Master | Agile Delivery Lead | SAFe / Agile Practitioner | Sprint Planning | Jira | Stakeholder Management | Team Facilitation | Process Improvement

India

About

Results-driven Scrum Master with 8+ years of IT experience and 6+ years of hands-on experience in Agile project delivery, team facilitation, sprint planning, and stakeholder management. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced Agile environments while ensuring smooth sprint execution, backlog refinement, release planning, and continuous process improvement. Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, improving team velocity, and driving collaboration between business and technical teams. Strong expertise in: Agile & Scrum Methodologies Sprint Planning & Execution Jira & Confluence Stakeholder Communication Agile Metrics & Reporting Risk & Dependency Management Team Coordination Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Recognized for proactive problem-solving, ownership mindset, and the ability to build collaborative and high-performing teams. Open to connecting with Agile professionals, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and technology leaders.

Experience

  • Belden Inc. ()
    • Scrum Master
      Jul 2025 - May 2026 · 11 mos

      1. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives. 2. Managed Agile delivery for multiple teams and ensured timely sprint execution. 3. Coordinated with Product Owners and stakeholders for backlog prioritization and sprint readiness. 4. Tracked sprint progress, velocity, burndown charts, and delivery metrics using Jira. 5. Identified and removed blockers to improve team productivity and delivery efficiency. 6. Supported Agile transformation initiatives and promoted Agile best practices across teams. 7. Improved communication and collaboration between development, QA, and business teams. 8. Worked on process automation and workflow optimization to reduce manual efforts.

    • Scrum Master
      Jul 2025 - May 2026 · 11 mos

      • Led Agile delivery for 2+ Scrum teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. • Collaborated with Product Owners to ensure 100% sprint-ready backlogs and prioritize high-impact deliverables. • Tracked sprint KPIs, including velocity and burndown, enhancing predictability and delivery consistency. • Coached teams on Agile best practices, fostering continuous improvement and team maturity at Belden Inc.

  • Scrum Master at Belden India
    Jul 2025 - May 2026 · 11 mos

    Leading Agile delivery for more than Two Scrum teams with more than 18+ members by facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborating closely with Product Owners to maintain sprint-ready backlogs and prioritize high-impact deliverables. Tracking sprint KPIs including velocity, burndown charts, and sprint predictability to improve delivery consistency. Driving continuous improvement initiatives through Agile coaching, team mentoring, and retrospective action planning. Managing risks, dependencies, and impediments to ensure smooth sprint execution and timely delivery. Improving team collaboration and stakeholder communication across cross-functional teams. Improved sprint delivery predictability through effective backlog refinement and sprint planning. Enhanced Agile maturity and team collaboration by implementing continuous improvement practices.

  • Scrum Master at Tata Technologies
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Managed Agile delivery across multiple cross-functional projects with teams of 10–15 members. Facilitated end-to-end Scrum ceremonies, improving sprint completion rates and team collaboration. Implemented governance frameworks, risk mitigation, and dependency tracking to ensure on-time delivery. Reported project status, risks, and KPIs to senior stakeholders, enabling effective decision-making.

  • Scrum Master at VITech Solutions
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Supported Agile transformation initiatives for software development teams using Scrum methodologies. Removed delivery impediments and improved cross-team collaboration, enhancing overall team efficiency. Managed product backlog refinement and facilitated Agile ceremonies across multiple sprint cycles. Leveraged sprint metrics and retrospectives to drive process improvements and continuous delivery practices.