Agile Program Manager Senior Scrum Master SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer DevOps Automation AI Integration Global Delivery LATAM APAC EMEA Cross-functional Leadership Digital Transformation Enterprise Agile Frameworks PI Planning Scrum of Scrums Stakeholder Management Risk Mitigation KPI Reporting Performance Optimization Team Synchronization Continuous Improvement Change Management Project Management Azure DevOps JIRA Confluence Siebel CRM OBIEE Data Integration System Administration Technical Leadership Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Leadership Adaptability Conflict Resolution PMP Certification Leading SAFe Product Owner Prompt Engineering Generative AI ChatGPT Copilot4DevOps Miro SLA Management Deployment Coordination Quality Assurance Testing Documentation Process Improvement Mentor Coach Team Building Strategic Planning

Akhil Kumar Yadav

Agile Program Manager | Senior Scrum Master | Associate RTE

Driving enterprise transformation through AI-powered Agile excellence with 15+ years of IT expertise and 8+ years specializing in SAFe frameworks, delivering measurable results across global markets including LATAM, APAC, and EMEA.

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15+
Years IT Experience
8+
Years Agile Leadership
25%
Efficiency Improvement
3
Continents Delivered
35%
Downtime Reduction

Why Organizations Choose Me

Transforming Enterprises Through Innovation

Proven Global Leadership: Successfully orchestrated Agile initiatives across LATAM, APAC, and EMEA regions, managing complex cross-cultural teams and ensuring seamless delivery alignment with business objectives.

AI Innovation Pioneer: First to integrate cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot4DevOps into enterprise Agile workflows, achieving 25% improvement in deployment efficiency and revolutionizing documentation processes.

Enterprise Scale Expertise: Led comprehensive SAFe implementations at Novo Nordisk, orchestrating PI Planning events, Scrum of Scrums ceremonies, and Release Train synchronization with exceptional stakeholder satisfaction.

Data-Driven Excellence: Established executive-ready KPI dashboards and health reporting frameworks that provide real-time insights, enabling C-suite executives to make informed strategic decisions.

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Agile & SAFe Expertise Portfolio

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Agile Methodology Mastery

Expert in implementing comprehensive Agile transformations using iterative development, continuous delivery, and adaptive planning approaches.

SAFe scaled agile framework implementation

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Leading SAFe certified professional with proven expertise in enterprise-level Agile Release Train orchestration and Program Increment planning.

Scrum Master facilitating team collaboration

Scrum Master Leadership

Certified Scrum Master with 8+ years experience facilitating cross-functional teams, removing impediments, and ensuring sprint success.

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Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Associate RTE with expertise in coordinating multiple Agile teams, managing dependencies, and ensuring continuous value delivery.

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Sprint Planning Excellence

Masterful facilitation of sprint planning sessions, story estimation, and capacity planning across distributed global teams.

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Program Increment (PI) Planning

Expert in orchestrating large-scale PI Planning events with 100+ participants across LATAM, APAC, and EMEA regions.

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Flow Metrics & Predictability

Data-driven approach to measuring flow efficiency, cycle time optimization, and program predictability improvements of 25%.

Technical & Leadership Excellence

🎯 Agile Frameworks & Methodologies

SAFe (Leading SAFe) Scrum (CSM) PI Planning Scrum of Scrums Release Train Engineering Product Owner/PM

🚀 DevOps & AI Integration

Azure DevOps JIRA & Confluence ChatGPT Integration Copilot4DevOps Miro Collaboration SLA Management

💼 Business & Technical Systems

Stakeholder Management Risk & Dependency Mapping KPI Reporting Siebel CRM OBIEE Digital Transformation

Professional Journey & Achievements

Jul 2017 - Present (7+ years)

Agile Program Manager | Senior Scrum Master

Novo Nordisk, Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Orchestrated enterprise Agile initiatives across LATAM, APAC, and Europe with seamless collaboration
  • Pioneered AI-first delivery enablement with ChatGPT and Copilot4DevOps, achieving 25% release overhead reduction
  • Standardized executive KPI dashboards and health reporting for transparent stakeholder communication
  • Led Scrum of Scrums, PI Planning, and cadence ceremonies across distributed global teams
  • Cultivated synergies between product managers, engineers, and business units to optimize sprint throughput
Dec 2014 - Jul 2017 (2.5+ years)

Lead Siebel Administrator

L&T Infotech

  • Achieved 15% improvement in data integration performance through advanced risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinated globally distributed teams and created escalation mechanisms
  • Implemented structured monitoring and preventive action plans for platform scalability
  • Enhanced SLA adherence with automated alert systems and refined troubleshooting methodologies
  • Optimized inter-team collaboration and release success rates through streamlined workflows
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 (1+ year)

Senior Software Engineer

Mphasis Ltd.

  • Reduced unplanned system downtime by 35% through targeted architectural stabilization
  • Elevated delivery velocity by 25% through reengineering of deployment routines
  • Directed SIT and UAT execution across multilingual and cross-functional teams
  • Facilitated collaborative triage and resolution tracking across geographically dispersed teams
  • Ensured quality deliverables through structured communication protocols
May 2012 - Nov 2013 (1.5+ years)

Technical Analyst

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Managed global Siebel and OBIEE systems with strict SLA adherence
  • Orchestrated preventive maintenance and patching strategies to enhance reliability
  • Secured data pipeline integrity through rigorous validation processes
  • Reduced support bottlenecks through proactive system health checks
  • Delivered robust technical documentation for efficient knowledge transfer
Nov 2009 - May 2012 (2.5+ years)

Technical Associate

Tech Mahindra

  • Led end-to-end incident response and environment deployment in telecom order management
  • Introduced structured change management practices to reduce deployment impact
  • Reduced resolution timeframes by automating ticket classification
  • Established interdepartmental bridges across support, infrastructure, and application teams
  • Conducted performance reviews and instituted process optimizations

Education & Certifications

🎓 Educational Background

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

2004 - 2008

Strong technical foundation in engineering principles, problem-solving methodologies, and analytical thinking that forms the backbone of my technical leadership approach.

🏆 Professional Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    In Progress - PMI
  • Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers
    PMI - 2025
  • Practical Application of GenAI for Project Managers
    PMI - 2025
  • Leading SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
    Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
    Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • SAFe Scrum Master/Certified Scrum Master
    Scaled Agile, Inc.

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With a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale transformations, pioneering AI-driven Agile practices, and achieving measurable improvements across global organizations, I'm ready to help your company achieve extraordinary success.

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