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Alajuela, Costa Rica
๐ Accelerate your software delivery by 60% with proven Agile leadership from Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, backed by deep technical expertise. I'm a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and CAPM who transitioned from over 10 years as a Senior Web Engineer to Agile leadership, bringing unique technical credibility that accelerates team performance and removes blockers faster. **WHAT I DO:** โ Agile Transformation & Change Management โ Sprint Planning, Daily Standups & Retrospectives โ Backlog Refinement & Release Management โ Cross-Functional Team Leadership (4-16 developers) โ JIRA/Confluence Setup & Workflow Optimization โ Product Owner Coaching & Stakeholder Management โ Scrum@Scale Implementation for Multiple Teams **PROVEN RESULTS:** - Reduced delivery time by 60% through process redesign - Cut PI Planning meetings from 8 to 3 hours (60% time savings) - Increased team velocity by 40% using Scrum@Scale - Decreased defects by 25% via continuous improvement initiatives - Shortened release cycles from 2 months to 30 minutes - Improved product delivery by 20% through effective backlog management - Enhanced team engagement by 50% creating psychologically safe environments **INDUSTRIES SERVED:** Technology โข SaaS โข Enterprise Software โข FinTech โข Marketing Agency **WHY MY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND MATTERS:** Unlike typical Scrum Masters, my 10+ years as a developer mean I: โ Understand technical debt and architecture decisions โ Can evaluate story complexity and estimate accurately โ Remove technical blockers without endless escalations โ Speak the engineering team's language, earning immediate trust โ Bridge business requirements with technical feasibility **CERTIFICATIONS:** - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Inc. - Scrum@Scale Practitioner - Scrum Inc. - CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) - Agile Metrics for Success - Project Management Institute - MBA in Business Administration (in progress) **CAREER PROGRESSION:** โ Scrum Master at Fortune 500 tech corporation (2022-2025) โ Scrum Master & Development Lead at SaaS startup (2021-2022) โ Scrum Master & Senior UI Engineer at SaaS startup(2019-2022) โ 10+ years in technical roles: Developer, Architect, Technical Lead **TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:** Frontend: React, NextJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 Backend: Python, Django, Node.js, SAP/ABAP, PHP Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Git, ๐ **100% BILINGUAL:** English (Professional) | Spanish (Native) **AVAILABLE FOR:** - Ongoing Scrum Master services - Agile transformation consulting - Sprint facilitation & team coaching (hourly or per-sprint) - JIRA/Confluence setup & process optimization Let's discuss how I can help your team achieve consistent Sprint goals and deliver business value faster. Send me a message to schedule a consultation call.
- Scrum
- Agile Project Management
- Sprint Planning
- Jira
- Project Management
- Atlassian Confluence
- Kanban Methodology
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Agile Software Development
- Strategic Planning
- Cross Functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
Bengaluru, India
University Gold medallist . 20+ years of experience in the IT Industry worked as Senior Digital IT Program and Technology Solution Manager - managing large and critical projects upto $2M and handling 40+ team. Clientele - IKEA, IBM. Cushman and Wakefield , Decathlon and Jumio Corporation. Extensive experience on e-commerce, Banking, Real estate domains enabling Digital transformation and Quality automation. Spear-headed customer requirements and handled multiple customer deliveries. I have also enjoyed playing major roles as an Engineering Manager, Senior Scrum master & Product Owner. โ Certified: PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP, SAFe Agilist, IBM Agile Thought leader , โ Led trainings: Program Management , Agile, SAFe , JIRA , SDLC โ Stakeholder and client management โ Cross functional team leadership โ Tools - Expert in ClickUp JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheet, Azure Devops , Notion, Slack โ Technologies - Python, Java, C++ , Machine Learning,Data structures. I have been featured in CIOReviewIndia magazines on Agile leadership , gave close to 1000+ contact hours on teaching Agile worldwide and written 10 different articles on Quality automation and leadership roles. Accomplishments - Cushman and Wakefield - Technology Solution Manager [more 2 years] Spearheaded Migration of China servers to Data Centre. Handled budgeting, vendor management, negotiations and delivery timelines. Sr Project and Program Manager 1. Acting SiteLead for BatchLeads India team . Worked closely with the founder and CTO to scale the BatchService Engineering and Operations team in India from 20 to 80 team members in 8 months. 2. Led the overall software development effort to build an online community engagement platform from scratch - Decathlon AllForSport website and the App to inspire 10 million Indians to practice sports. Online Sales clocked to $30K/day. Transitioned the path of online revenue streams esp during Covid. 3..Successfully led 8 cross functional teams across Geo locations. Handled resource management and integrated deliveries with ease. 4.Setup first of its kind Quality & Automation for all of Decathlon IT India - responsible for technology planning and key strategic decisions. 80% automation achieved. 5.Onboarded 7 third part vendors [with CLIP approvals] and responsible for performance appraisal for 20 reportees. Sr Scrum Master -RTE - Agile Coach 1. Spearheaded Big Room planning for 3 days with 150+ participants within IKEA Sweden.One of the 4 coaches introducing to scale agile methodology. 2. Blogger and keynote speaker [Only speaker invited to represent from India in AgileTourLille - 2019] 3. Led the Agile transformation in IKEA eCommerce organization (a 150+ employee org). 4. Coached 140+ teammates, 15+ Scrum Masters and 6+ Product Owners on Agile values and principles to promote continuous improvement in practices and artifacts. Improved backlog maturity and reversed years of poor performance. โโ5. Daily collaboration with VPs, directors and C-level on strategy, change management and organizational design 6. Increase org wide transparency and visibility on every level 7. Continuously improve the product and portfolio management processes and practises 8. Significantly improved alignment and dependency management/elimination amongst 30+ globally distributed teams 9. Helping to build the SM team and the Agile CoP Engineering 1. Led the 12 member core team to develop microservices and integrate with our online shopping App - Decathlon.in 2. Engineered integrating Java plugins into IBM JDK for seamless customer experience. Part of IBM Software Labs for 6 years to have handled multiple engineering tech. Product Manager 1. Built used cases and requirement breakdown for end customers. Key topics like Abandon cart , Integrating Algolia search and Direct mail module under batchleads.io
- Scrum
- Agile Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Jira
- Kanban Methodology
- Digital Transformation
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Training & Development
- Program Management
- Product Management
- Systems Development Life Cycle
- Project Management Professional
- Research & Strategy
- Engineering Management
Lehragaga, India
Project Manager | Agile | Scrum | Efficient Execution Iโm a results-driven Project Manager with over 3 years of experience successfully leading projects from initiation to delivery across IT, software development, and digital transformation domains. I specialize in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and have hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp, Basecamp, and Azure Boards. โ What I Do Best: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks and workflows Implement Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations Identify risks, optimize resources, and ensure project goals are met โ My Skills & Tools: Agile & Scrum project management Process automation & workflow optimization Task tracking & reporting (Basecamp, Jira, Monday.com, ClickUp, Azure Boards) Documentation, risk management & stakeholder communication Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Suite I bring a proactive, organized, and collaborative approach, ensuring projects are not just completed, but completed successfully and efficiently. If youโre looking for someone who can take ownership, streamline processes, and deliver results, letโs connectโIโd love to help drive your project to success.
- QA Testing
- Proofreading
- Copywriting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Project Management
- Figma
- Documentation
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Customer Service
- Customer Support
Bengaluru, India
"Deepti is not only certified and experienced, she has mature insight into the challenges of organizing a scrum team and has been a great leader for us. We will expand her role with us into two additional teams." "Deepti joined our company at a critical time and took over a team that was really struggling. She not only got it organized and productive within a few sprints using her agile scrum master skills, she also took on a larger role as an overall program manager for the project. She was direct customer-facing for our largest and most complex and demanding client and handled many delicate and sensitive interactions and issues. She took a huge load off my plate and I will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Deepti. " "Prompt response, great customer service." Is what my clients say about me ! AGILE TRANSFORMATION SUCCESSES โข Infosys, Bangalore: Agile Coach for Cisco's 2 billion USD CUCM product transformation to Agile. Trained around 50 Engineers and team members over 5 batches. Coaching for over a year to Leadership and Engineers helping transform from a traditional waterfall organization to become high productivity Scrum Teams. โข Here Solutions India Private Limited, Mumbai: Training of around 40 engineers over 3 batches in Scrum and Kanban. Coached the Team for close to a year, setting new benchmark for productivity for the rest of the organization. Let me take you through few of the common business problems: 1. You spend too much on development without getting any tangible results 2. Your project budget looks like a black hole constantly sucking in more money and people 3. Your team is moaning about not clear requirements and they build not the thing you wanted them to in the first place 4. It feels like you are firefighting all the time instead of delivering value to your customers 5. You want the processes in your company to work seamlessly and, ideally, automatically, instead thereโs too much back and forth, a lot gets lost in translation and you have too many human errors 6. You want to focus on other business processes like marketing and sales, but instead, you constantly get pulled into software development If you recognize yourself at least in one of those, then youโve come to the right place! I'm the real deal when it comes to building software within budget. Myself, Deepti Mehta is a smart and talented manager, well-versed in multiple agile methodologies and enthusiastic about working with them to build and improve your product. I have over 17 years of Software Development and Project Management experience includes responsibilities such as Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Reporting & Documentation, and Client Relationship Management. I do have 10 + years of exposure to agile with 8 years as a scrum master and agile project management. I am an expert in transforming teams from waterfall to agile and have successfully worked with known clients like Cisco, Here Solution Pvt Ltd, and P&G in their Agile Transformation journey with huge teams of 50+ FTE. Profile Summary: โข Successfully executing migrations of non SAP datacentres to Azure Cloud as Cloud Migration Project Manager, driving end to end migrations. โข Adept in various Digital Marketing Techniques and driving traffic to your website. โข Evangelist of agile/scrum principles and methodology. โข Expert in people management, defining project scope, objectives, staffing, resources, and tracking deliverables, and ramping up projects within time, budget & quality parameters as per best practice guidelines. โข Assemble and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams both collocated and remote and geographically distributed teams โข Efficient organizer, motivator, team player, and a decisive leader with the ability to motivate teams to excel and win. โข Hiring and managing attrition. โข Perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to delivery requirements along with other stakeholders. โข Handling Change Management for support issues. SKILL SET โข Project Managemen โข Agile Principals โข Time Management โข Tasking Meetings/Retrospectives โข Team Building โข Mentoring/Coaching โข Iteration/Sprint Planning โข Process Improvement โข Communication CERTIFICATIONS SAFe Leading Agilist June 2021 Scrum Inc. SM June 2021 Scrum inc PO Jun 2021 PMI ACP May 2017 Agile Scrum Training Extensive Training from Infosys (Covers CSM syllabus- @21 Hrs app.) Send me a note with a bit about your company, your track record, and your project. If it seems like a good fit, weโll schedule a time to talk.
- Scrum
- Agile Project Management
- ScrumDo
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management Professional
- Project Management
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Program Management
- Agile Software Development
Mohali, India
I am a Full Stack Web & Mobile App Developer with expertise in Web Development, iOS & Android App Development (Top 3%), maintaining 100% Client Satisfaction on Upwork and successfully delivering hundreds of projects across industries. I am a Top-Rated Plus Mobile App Developer specializing in Flutter, React Native, iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin) and Full-Stack Application Development. I build AI-powered mobile apps, real-time video streaming platforms, SaaS products, MVPs and on-demand service applications with scalable backend architectures using Node.js, NestJS, Laravel and Firebase. I have had the opportunity to work with numerous startups, scale-ups and enterprises, helping them design, develop, launch and scale high-performance mobile and web applications that work flawlessly across devices. โ I Can Help You With: - Mobile App Development with Web Admin Panel - MVP Development & SaaS Application Development - API Development & Third-Party Integrations - Node.js / NestJS Backend for Mobile & Web Apps - Laravel / PHP Backend Development - Firebase Integration (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions) - Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal) - Real-Time Chat, Notifications & WebSocket Integration ๐ก Having Expertise In: - AI-Powered Mobile Applications - Real-Time Video Streaming Apps - Live Streaming & Video Sharing Platforms - E-Learning & EdTech Applications - E-Commerce & Marketplace Apps - On-Demand Service Apps (Taxi, Food, Delivery, Booking) - Chat & Social Networking Apps - SaaS & Subscription-Based Platforms - Gamified Mobile Applications - AR/VR Mobile App Development - IoT & BLE-Based Mobile Applications ๐ฏKey Milestones: ๐ Rewarded as ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ by Upwork (๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฏ%) ๐ 7000+ personal hours on Upwork and still counting ๐ 100000+ agency hours on Upwork and still counting ๐ 100% Job Success (Client Satisfaction Ratio) ๐ 500+ jobs completed successfully as an Agency ๐ฏ Checkout my portfolio of apps on Upwork: Over the past decade, I have honed my skills in developing a diverse array of iPhone and Android applications Development โ Health and Fitness Apps โ GPS/ Geo Location Apps โ Trade Apps โ Homeowner/Contractor App โ Artificial Intelligence based Apps โ Bluetooth / BLE Integration Apps โ Food Delivery Apps โ Nutrition Planning Apps โ Restaurant Search Apps โ Salon Booking Apps โ Gym Booking Apps โ Taxi Apps โ AI Powered Apps โ E-commerce Apps โ Dating and TikTok Style Apps โ Video Streaming, Voice Calling, Chat and Messaging Apps โ Real Estate Apps โ Driver Instructor Finding Application โ Hotel and Travel Booking Apps โ E-Learning Mobile Application โ Wellness & Meditation Application โ NDI's Industry Applications ๐ฏ Areas of Expertise โ Mobile App Development: Swift, Objective C, Kotlin, Java, Jetpack โ Cross-Platform App Development: Flutter (Dart), React Native โ Backend Development: Node JS, Nest JS, Laravel, PHP, Express โ Frontend Development: React JS, Next JS, Angular, HTML5, CSS3 โ API Development & Integrations: REST APIs, AWS Lambda, API Gateway โ Databases & Cloud Storage: MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, DynamoDB โ Real-Time App Features: Socket IO, Firebase Real Time Database, Twilio โ Payment Gateway Integration: Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, Braintree โ Maps & Location Services: Google Maps, Apple Map Kit, GPS Tracking โ Version Control & Collaboration: GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab I specialize in no-code/low-code development and AI integrations, allowing you to launch faster while keeping costs low without compromising quality. Additional Services that i am offering: - 6 Months Free Maintenance once the apps goes live on apple store and Google play store - Ownership/iP rights from the day one uploaded on the Client Github - Regular Updates & Scrum meetings. - Following Agile Scrum Methodology from day one - Strictly adhering to the Apple Guidelines and Google Guidelines. - Taking Complete responsibility of Deployment on both Apple store and Google Play store. I specialize in no-code/low-code development and AI integrations, allowing you to launch faster while keeping costs low without compromising quality. I work with tools like Bubble, FlutterFlow, Webflow and integrate powerful AI solutions using Claude, GPT and OpenAI APIs to build smart, automated systems. ๐น What I Do - Full Stack Web & Mobile App Development - No-Code / Low-Code Development (Bubble, FlutterFlow, Webflow) - AI App Development & Integration (Claude AI, GPT-4/5, OpenAI API, Chatbots, Automation) - SaaS Application Development (Subscription Models, Multi-Tenant Systems) - API Integration (Payment gateways, third-party services) - Dashboard & Admin Panel Development - Workflow Automation (Zapier, Make, AI Automation Systems)) - UI/UX Design (Figma) ๐ Letโs start with a FREE 15โ30 minute consultation to discuss your project and define the best approach. Contact us today to discuss your projectย requirements.
- Flutter
- iOS Development
- Smartphone
- User Profile Creation
- Android App Development
- iOS
- Mobile App Development
- Chat & Messaging Software
- User Authentication
- Hybrid App Development
- In-App Purchases
- Web Development
- React Native
- Android
- AI Chatbot
- React
- JavaScript
- iPad App Development
- API
- API Integration
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Hire freelance scrum masters for sprint facilitation, agile coaching, impediment removal, and team transformation across software development and beyond.
What does a scrum master do?
Scrum masters serve as servant-leaders who guide teams through agile frameworks, removing impediments and fostering self-organization. They facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep projects on track. Unlike project managers, scrum masters focus on team empowerment, process adherence, and continuous improvement rather than task assignments.
On a typical day, a scrum master might lead a daily scrum, work with a product owner to refine the backlog, coach team members on agile best practices, or review progress metrics. They are in high demand across finance, health care, and technology, bringing structure to complex product development cycles.
Scrum masters often rely on tools like Jira for sprint tracking, Trello or Asana for backlog management, and Confluence for documentation. Many hold certifications like Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) to validate their expertise.
How to hire a scrum master on Upwork
Finding the right scrum master means looking for facilitation skills, agile certification, and team coaching experience. Follow these four steps to hire on Upwork:
Step 1: Post a job
A well-crafted job post attracts scrum masters who align with your team's agile maturity and project requirements.
Create a job post. Draw from this scrum master job description for ideas.
Define project goals. Explain whether you need agile coaching, sprint facilitation, or backlog management, and clarify team size and scrum experience level required.
List required skills. Mention specific requirements like scrum master certification (CSM, PSM) or software development knowledge.
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Step 2: Evaluate candidates
Prioritize professionals who can show measurable improvements in team velocity, sprint predictability, or stakeholder satisfaction.
Review certifications. Look for CSM, PSM, or Scrum Alliance credentials.
Check experience and feedback by reviewing case studies and client reviews about facilitation style.
Look for high Job Success Scores, talent badges, and favorable client feedback.
You can use Upworkโs instant video interviews to screen applicants for a best-fit shortlist, with Uma providing side-by-side candidate comparisons.
Step 3: Interview your top choices
Use scenario-based questions to assess how candidates navigate common agile obstacles.
Prepare a standard list of scrum master interview questions to confirm skills.
Discuss their scrum process. Ask: "How do you handle a daily scrum when team members are disengaged?"
Explore coaching style. Pose the issue: "Describe a time you coached a product owner on backlog management."
Assess problem-solving. Ask: "How do you handle conflict between team members during a retrospective?"
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How much does hiring a scrum master cost?
Scrum masters on Upwork generally charge $40-$100 per hour. Hiring cost depends on the personโs certification level, team size, and project complexity.
Review these typical project costs to help estimate your budget needs for scrum master services:
Sprint facilitation (part-time)
$2,400-$6,000 /month
- Facilitate 2-week sprints with daily standups
- Basic backlog refinement
- Sprint retrospectives
Full scrum team support
$6,400-$16,000 /month
- Complete sprint facilitation and impediment removal
- Stakeholder coordination and team coaching
- Velocity metrics tracking
Agile transformation
$8,000-$25,000+ /project
- Multiteam scaling and process design
- Leadership coaching and agile training
- Framework implementation
Short-term consulting
$3,200-$8,000 /project
- Sprint setup and process audit
- Team training and backlog structuring
- Tool configuration
Ongoing advisory/coaching
$4,800-$12,000 /month
- Executive agile coaching
- Organizational change management
- Scaled agile frameworks (SAFe)
FAQs about scrum masters
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring a scrum master worth it?
Yes, hiring a scrum master is worth it for organizations aiming to maximize agile frameworks. A skilled scrum master brings deep framework understanding, helps teams adopt best practices, and fosters accountability. They coach team members, resolve friction, and help product owners prioritize the backlog, shortening delivery timelines and increasing transparency.
Is a scrum master the same as a project manager?
No, scrum masters and project managers arenโt the same roles. Project managers focus on scope, budget, and timeline oversight, while scrum masters focus on team coaching, process facilitation, and impediment removal. A project manager directs tasks, whereas a scrum master empowers the team to self-organize within the scrum framework.
Is a scrum master an IT job?
A scrum master role is not limited to IT, though itโs common in software development. Scrum masters work in any industry that adopts agile methodology. While technical knowledge can help, the scrum masterโs core skill set includes facilitation, coaching, and agile project management.
What industries hire scrum masters?
Scrum masters are in high demand across finance, health care, technology, and product development. Marketing teams use them to manage campaigns, and consulting firms use them to drive organizational change management.
Is a scrum master a difficult job?
Being a scrum master can be difficult because success depends on influencing without authority. They must balance stakeholder expectations, coach team members, and resolve conflicts while keeping the scrum process intact.
Who do scrum masters report to?
Scrum masters typically report to product owners, agile coaches, or department managers. Their primary accountability is to the scrum team and the agile process, not traditional project management hierarchies.
How do I know if my business needs a scrum master?
Consider hiring a scrum master if your team struggles with meeting deadlines, shifting priorities, or staying aligned on goals. Scrum masters help teams self-organize, improve stakeholder collaboration, and keep sprint planning on track.
Do scrum masters need to be certified to add value?
Scrum master certification does signal understanding of the scrum framework fundamentals. However, many effective scrum masters build skills through hands-on experience. Certifications help with vetting, but real-world case studies and proven success guiding scrum teams are equally important.
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