About

Avishek Patra is a highly accomplished project management professional with over 10 years of experience in the field. He holds a multitude of certifications, including PSPO-1, PSM-II, PSM-I, SAFE5SM, ACC, ATF, DASM, PMP, LSSBB, and MBA, and is an expert in project management, MS Project, MS Excel, Scrum Master, Agile Scrum, and Business Analysis. Avishek is a certified Professional Scrum Master PSM-1 from Scrum.org and a PMP certified Project Manager from PMI. He has an excellent track record of leading projects and working with agile teams, focusing on agile practices, running daily stand-up calls, organizing sprint reviews, planning, and retrospective. Avishek works closely with product owners and development teams to deliver projects on schedule, and he is responsible for change management, project planning and tracking, requirement gathering, user story, and product backlog management using JIRA. He has implemented Kaizen ideas to improve existing operational processes and is certified in setting up PMOs. Avishek's key strengths lie in his client-focused approach and his ability to forge long-lasting, mutually beneficial business relationships. He is an exceptional listener who asks the right questions, uncovers the goals and dreams of his clients, and works tirelessly to make their vision a reality. He is also highly collaborative, seeking out diverse perspectives and listening to input from everyone on the team to drive the best outcomes. Currently, Avishek is working as a Scrum Master at Commonwealth Bank. He has previously held positions as Project Lead/Scrum Master at Cisco and Scrum Master at UST. Avishek holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Dr. BCREC, Durgapur, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Dr. Timmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF. Avishek is a certified MS Project professional with 8.9+ years of experience in overall aspects of project management, ensuring timely delivery, providing technical assistance, and excellent customer service. He is seeking challenging assignments in managerial positions to manage projects in both agile and waterfall models as a Project Manager or Scrum Master role with a growth-oriented organization, where his technical skills and exhaustive experience can be fully utilized for attaining personal and professional growth.