Karthikeyan Elangovan
Consulting Manager
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven consulting professional with strong focus on strategic problem-solving and optimizing business operations. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring reliable and impactful outcomes. Possesses deep expertise in project management, client relationship building, data analysis, and process improvement, coupled with proactive approach to meeting organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
Certificates
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Manager
Cognizant
12.2014 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, enhancing clarity and focus.
- Optimized internal processes to increase efficiency of consulting operations across multiple projects.
- Led process improvement initiatives that streamlined operations for both internal teams and clients, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
- Delivered effective presentations to senior executives, clearly communicating findings and recommendations from consulting projects.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and a strong referral network.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth through skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Integrated data analytics into consulting engagements to provide actionable insights informing decision-making processes for clients.
- Managed diverse project teams with a focus on collaboration and communication to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Lead Executive Quality
Aricent Technologies
07.2010 - 12.2014
- Mentored project managers and team members in selecting appropriate development life cycle model while customizing quality objectives for project.
- Conducted process and tools training sessions for team members based on assessed requirements.
- Implemented defect prevention methodologies throughout various project stages.
- Facilitated collection and analysis of process and product quality metrics for teams.
- Oversaw project monitoring and tracking as external entity by participating in day-to-day activities and informing senior management of project challenges via several reports.
- Served as internal quality audit coordinator at Aricent Technologies Bangalore center member of Agile Centre of Excellence and contributed to various organizational initiatives
- Coached 300+ members in multiple disciplines like agile methodologies, quality management systems, and root cause analysis.
- Enabled teams to undergo agile transformation via targeted workshops, engaging in customer program reviews on a regular basis with senior management.
Education
MBA - Finance And Systems
College of Engineering Guindy
Chennai 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Client engagement
Quality assurance
Project management
Data analytics
Positive attitude
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Relationship building
Customer relations
Customer relationship management
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement
Certification
Certified Scrum Maser
Timeline
Consulting Manager
Cognizant
12.2014 - Current
Lead Executive Quality
Aricent Technologies
07.2010 - 12.2014
MBA - Finance And Systems
College of Engineering Guindy
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
04.2001 -