- With 20 years in the IT industry, I excel in Product Development and Project Management using Agile and Waterfall methods. As a dedicated Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and Product Owner for a decade, I drive value using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Spotify, XP, and Lean.
- I proactively manage risks by analyzing metrics and implementing preemptive measures. I've led Agile Transformations in Automotive, Aviation, Telecom, Consumer Electronics, and Finance, adapting practices for innovation.
- I have elevated Agile maturity for 25+ global teams, navigating challenges and growth stages, underscoring my commitment to agility and success.
Hi, I’m
Jinoj Pillai
Product Manager
Gothenburg
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
10
Agile Certifications
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volvo CarsGöteborg
Scrum Master
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Improved Team Dynamics and Prioritization: Implemented process enhancements that resulted in a 30% increase in psychological safety and overall team.
- Championed Agile Best Practices and Team Cohesion: Strategically planned Agile practices, removing impediments and productivity barriers, resulting in a significant boost to team cohesion and performance.
Infosys LtdBangalore/ Göteborg
Lead Consultant
09.2017 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Scrum Master Deputation at Volvo Cars: Fulfilled the role of Scrum Master at Volvo Cars Göteborg since December 2021, catalyzing the cultivation of Agile excellence and boosting team productivity.
- E-Com MVP Delivery Leadership: Led the Parts Sales E-Com team in designing, developing and releasing MVP to UK market, enhancing customer experience.
- Optimized Value-Focused Product Ownership: Aligned Product Owners with the team to prioritize high-value items, enhancing project outcomes.
- Enhancing Organizational Visibility: Deployed Azure DevOps and Rally tools Dashboards as Information Radiators to significantly increase transparency across the organization, ultimately reducing cycle time by 30%.
- Driving Organizational Transformation: Successfully led organizational transformations for multiple expeditions at an automotive customer, playing a crucial role as an Agile Process Coach and achieving a remarkable 30% increase in overall team efficiency.
- Agile CoE Contribution: Actively contributed to the Agile Center of Excellence, guiding and mentoring Scrum Masters to establish and consistently uphold Agile best practices, resulting in an impressive 40% improvement in team productivity.
5BARz India Pvt Ltd (Aseema Softnet Technologies)Bangalore
Senior Architect
10.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Adaptable Leadership Expertise: Successfully inhabited diverse roles including Product Owner, Project Manager, and Release Manager, orchestrating seamless project execution and achieving multidimensional success.
- IoT Integration and Customization: Elevated WiFi router and ship electric meter functionalities through integration of IoT capabilities and custom features, significantly enhancing user experience.
- Risk Analysis Expertise: Analyzed project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
Mindtree Ltd (Kyocera Wireless India Pvt Ltd)Bangalore
Technical Manager
05.2004 - 05.2013
Job overview
- End-to-End US Network Carrier Integration: Spearheaded seamless integration of US network carrier requirements, optimizing Call Processing, Data Services, and Navigation for a wide range of CDMA Mobile Products at Kyocera, resulting in a 20% reduction in integration time.
- Technical Manager with Proven Project Management Proficiency: Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to meticulously oversee and manage software delivery schedules, delivering projects 15% ahead of their timelines.
L&T Infotech LtdBangalore
Junior Software Engineer
02.2002 - 05.2004
Job overview
- CDMA Layer 2 Protocol Stack Development: Spearheaded the creation of a protocol stack for CDMA layer 2, showcasing expertise in communication technology. Additionally, contributed to projects in South Korea, further expanding cross-cultural proficiency.
Education
Bharathidasan UniversityIndia
Master of Science from Computer Science
06.2004 - 04.2007
University Overview
Regular equivalent course done through distant mode on weekends while working.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
06.1998 - 04.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Team leadership
- Agile way of working
- Product Mastery
- Multi culture experience
- Effective Communication Skills
- Various ALM tools
- Project Management
Certification
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) 6.0
- SAFe Product Owner Product Manager (POPM) 6.0
- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) 6.0
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
- Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM-1)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP (1&2))
- ICP-ACC - Certified Agile Coach
- SAFe Agilist (SA) 4.0
- ALM tools: Azure DevOps, Rally, JIRA, MS Project, Miro
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Sweden Work Permit valid till August 2025
- Available immediately to join in Göteborg
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time in nature
- Exploring different food
Timeline
Scrum Master
Volvo Cars
02.2023 - Current
Lead Consultant
Infosys Ltd
09.2017 - 02.2023
Senior Architect
5BARz India Pvt Ltd (Aseema Softnet Technologies)
10.2013 - 09.2017
Bharathidasan University
Master of Science from Computer Science
06.2004 - 04.2007
Technical Manager
Mindtree Ltd (Kyocera Wireless India Pvt Ltd)
05.2004 - 05.2013
Junior Software Engineer
L&T Infotech Ltd
02.2002 - 05.2004
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
06.1998 - 04.2001
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