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Agile values from manifesto
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan
Exposure to SAFe and Kanban methodologies in previous roles.
Implemented SAFe framework in previous project to scale Agile practices across multiple teams
Utilized Kanban boards to visualize workflow and optimize team's efficiency
Facilitated ceremonies such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Daily Standups in SAFe environment
It indicates that work is not being completed at the expected rate.
A straight line on a burn down chart indicates that work is not being completed as planned.
It may suggest that the team is not making progress or facing obstacles.
It could also indicate that the initial estimation of work was incorrect.
Scrum Master should be able to handle teams of various sizes and be familiar with a range of technologies.
Scrum Master should have experience working with teams of different sizes, from small to large.
Scrum Master should be knowledgeable about various technologies commonly used in software development, such as Agile tools, project management software, and communication platforms.
Scrum Master should be able to adapt the...
Sprint duration should be consistent to allow for predictability and stability in the team's workflow.
Sprint duration should generally remain consistent to allow the team to establish a predictable cadence.
Changing sprint duration frequently can disrupt the team's rhythm and impact their ability to plan and deliver work effectively.
If there is a valid reason for changing sprint duration, such as a major project change ...
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.
The daily roles of a Scrum Master involve facilitating daily stand-up meetings, removing impediments, coaching the team, and ensuring adherence to Scrum practices.
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to keep the team aligned and focused
Remove impediments that are blocking the team's progress
Coach the team on Agile principles and practices
Ensure adherence to Scrum practices and ceremonies such as sprint planning, review, ...
Different metrics are used in Scrum to measure team performance and progress.
Velocity: measures the amount of work completed in a sprint
Burndown chart: tracks the remaining work in a sprint
Lead time: measures the time taken from a task being started to completed
Cycle time: measures the time taken to complete a task once started
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.
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Agile way of working involves iterative development, collaboration, and adaptability.
Iterative development: breaking down work into small increments and completing them in short time frames
Collaboration: cross-functional teams working together closely to deliver value
Adaptability: responding to change quickly and effectively
Examples: daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.
Experienced scrum master with a background in software development and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Over 5 years of experience as a scrum master in various industries
Strong understanding of agile principles and practices
Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Worked closely with product owners and development teams to ensure successful project delivery
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There was 1 interview round.
Different estimation techniques
Planning Poker
T-Shirt sizing
Dot voting
Affinity mapping
Wideband Delphi
Comparative estimation
SM focuses on facilitating the team and process, while PM focuses on managing the project and stakeholders.
SM is responsible for ensuring the team follows Scrum framework and removing impediments
PM is responsible for managing the project scope, budget, and timeline
SM facilitates communication and collaboration within the team
PM communicates with stakeholders and manages their expectations
SM is a servant-leader, while P...
Agile tools include project management, communication, and collaboration software.
Project management tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana
Communication tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
Collaboration tools like Google Docs, Confluence, and Miro
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins and Travis CI
Automated testing tools like Selenium and Appium
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