Swapna Balakrishna

Scrum Master/Project Manager at Albemarle

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

I’m a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with over 12 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Agile practices, cross-functional team leadership, and project delivery. I’ve led multiple high-performing teams in companies like Mareana Software, Cognizant and Dell EMC—ensuring timely and quality delivery of software solutions. With a strong background in software development and testing, I bridge the gap between technical and business needs, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. I’m passionate about enabling teams to succeed, removing roadblocks, and championing Agile values. Recognized for successful on-time deliveries and continuous process improvements, I bring a hands-on, servant-leader approach to team coaching and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

  • Project Manager Scrum Master at Albemarle Corporation
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Associate Scrum master at Mareana
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Senior Associate at Cognizant
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior Software Engineer at Dell Technologies
    Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Career Break at null
    May 2014 - Sep 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos