Transformed a waterfall-based development team of 40+ engineers into high-performing agile squads, reducing time-to-market by 60%.
The FinTech startup had grown from 10 to 40+ engineers in 18 months but was still using waterfall methodology. Release cycles were 3-4 months long, causing the company to lose competitive advantage. Developer morale was low with a 30% annual turnover rate.
Designed and executed a 6-month agile transformation program. Restructured teams into 5 cross-functional squads with clear domain ownership. Introduced Scrum ceremonies, established Definition of Done standards, and implemented automated testing pipelines. Created an internal PM academy for continuous learning.
Reduced average release cycle from 14 weeks to 2 weeks. Developer satisfaction scores improved by 65%, and annual turnover dropped to 12%. The company shipped 3 major product features that directly contributed to a Series B funding round.
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