SURESHKUMAR SANKARANARAYANAN
Technical Project Manager
CHENNAI,Tamil Nadu
Summary
· Overall, 14 years of experience in IT industry with 4 + years as scrum master and 5 year as Project manager handling all type of Projects.
· Overall 7+ years in LIFE SCIENCES DOMAIN and 5.5+ years in BANKING DOMAIN
· Very Good experience in Handing Projects in JAVA,.NET,AWS,SNOWFLAKE,PYSPARK and HIVE QUERIES.
· Good handling of risk analysis of a project management
· Good exposure in preparing SOW, RESOURCE LOADING PLAN, RISK ASSESSEMENT, CONTRACT REVIEW.
· Good at Taking Decisions during critical Point and got appreciated by All stake holders.
· Knowledge on BFSI(Core banking,Cards and Insurance)
· Vendor management,IT PROJECT Planning ,RISK ANALYSIS,PROJECT PLANNING,INITIATION,EXECUTION and Successful Project closure activities.
· Fair Knowledge in Insurance and core Banking domain (Superannuation) and LIFE SCIENCES domain (payer and provider)
· Expert in transforming teams from Waterfall Model to Agile Model to form Agile Release Train
· Experience in setting up and managing Agile Scrum Teams across different geographies, strong analytical and co-ordination skills, helping the impediments resolution and keep the team focused on achieving commitments.
· Certified CSM (Scrum Master)
· In agile as a Scrum Master successfully executed the sprint planning, sprint daily stand up, sprint retrospective meeting, sprint defect triage and standup, closely working with BA and product owner in getting the requirement clearly fixed.
· Technically proficient in, JIRA, Bugzilla, HYDRA& MS Visual Studio, API TESTING, QC, ALM, using POSTMAN tool, LINUX, HL7 messages using HL7 test tools.
· Performed, test coordinator role and effectively handled test team and received appreciations from the client and other stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Delivery Manager
IDA(Intellect Design Arena)
Chennai
1 2024 - 6 2024
- Negotiated contractual agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms for company while maintaining strong partnerships in supply chain network
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project status and deliverables
- Drove process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for key project milestones
- Implemented robust quality assurance measures to minimize defects and ensure highest standards of product delivery.
- Ensured overall project success by tracking key performance indicators, identifying trends, and proactively addressing issues that could impact delivery timelines
- Facilitated open communication channels among team members, fostering collaborative work environment that encouraged knowledge sharing
- Championed best practices in project management throughout organization, contributing to culture of excellence in service delivery
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries
- Supported customers via telephone, email and at sites to handle escalations and product concerns
Sr Project Manager
FRANCISCANALLIANCE INC (through R4)
Chennai
2022.12 - 2024.01
- Conduct Pre-go live meet and Go live meeting to ensure smooth transition of projects to production environment
- Ensuring that all projects are well within budgets.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
- Negotiated conflicts within project teams to ensure smooth project execution and maintain high morale
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight
LEAD-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
LEGATO TECHNOLOGIES
Bangalore
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects
- Manage healthy relationship with ANTHEM(Our core Group) and all stakeholders of LEGATO(OFFSHORE)
- Responsible for articulating teams performance in all stakeholders meeting, thereby recognized as best people and process manager award
- Recruit and train exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within technical department.
- Mentored and supported 20 cross functional department employees to create strong workplace culture
- Trained 15 teams in TESTING, AGILE PROCESS to accomplish set goals and benchmarks
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of relevant standards throughout duration of each project
- Increased program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic project management methodologies
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of goals and expectations throughout project lifecycle
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for project management, contributing to their professional growth and development
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with transparent communication and regular progress updates
- Developed comprehensive project plans, setting clear objectives, milestones, and resource allocation for successful execution
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of success, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement in future initiatives
- Championed process improvements that resulted in reduced operational bottlenecks and increased efficiency across organization
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget
Project Manager
FA Software Services India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2020.12 - 2021.07
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team's ability to deliver results
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets
- Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals
Sr.Test Engineer/Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
Chennai
2016.04 - 2020.11
- Performed, test coordinator role and effectively handled test team and received appreciations from client and other stakeholders.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences
- Maintained QA expertise in several programming languages
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to increase in successful project deliveries
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity
- Reduced time to market by streamlining sprint planning process, effectively balancing scope and resources
Sr. Black Box Engineer/Scrum Master
Athena Healthcarre technologies
Chennai
2015.07 - 2016.04
- Scrum Master successfully executed sprint planning, sprint daily stand up, sprint retrospective meeting, sprint defect triage and standup, closely working with BA and product owner in getting requirement clearly fixed
- Performed, test coordinator role and effectively handled test team and received appreciations from client and other stakeholders.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
Associate – Consultant
Polaris consulting services, Chennai
Chennai
2013.04 - 2015.07
Associate – Test Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation, Chennai
Chennai
2010.05 - 2013.04
Education
Bachelor of Science - EEE
SCSVMV
Kancheepuram 2000.06 - 2004.08
MBA - HR & IB
IFIM
Bangalore 2005.06 - 2007.09
High School Diploma -
RSK Higher Secondary School
Trichy 1999.06 - 2000.05
Skills
SERVICE-NOW, CONFLUENCE
Multi-operations Management
Risk Analysis and Contract Review
Quality Assurance
Cross functional Team Builder
Remote Team Management and Team Management
Project Scheduling and Planning
Technical understanding
Training and mentoring
Scope Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Business Analysis
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Customer Relationship Management
Decision-Making
Communication and Workforce Management
Multitasking
Daily Operations Management
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Delivery Management
Issue Resolution
Stakeholder Management
JIRA
AGILE, WATERFALL
BFSI, LIFE SCIENCES domain (payer and provider)
LIFE SCIENCES,BANKING and FINANCIALS
Java, Oracle-SQL, Oracle 12g, POSTGRES, SNOWFLAKE, AWS(EC2, GLUE, LAMPDA, HIVE, SNOWFLAKE., .NET
QC, ALM,JIRA, Bugzilla,HYDRA& MS Visual Studio
SERVICE-NOW, CONFLUENCE
Websites
Certification
ISTQB-2012 from INDIAN TESTING BOARD
Personal Information
Notice Period: Immediately available
Timeline
Sr Project Manager
FRANCISCANALLIANCE INC (through R4)
2022.12 - 2024.01
LEAD-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
LEGATO TECHNOLOGIES
2021.07 - 2022.06
Project Manager
FA Software Services India Pvt Ltd
2020.12 - 2021.07
Sr.Test Engineer/Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
2016.04 - 2020.11
Sr. Black Box Engineer/Scrum Master
Athena Healthcarre technologies
2015.07 - 2016.04
Associate – Consultant
Polaris consulting services, Chennai
2013.04 - 2015.07
Associate – Test Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation, Chennai
2010.05 - 2013.04
MBA - HR & IB
IFIM
2005.06 - 2007.09
Bachelor of Science - EEE
SCSVMV
2000.06 - 2004.08
High School Diploma -
RSK Higher Secondary School
1999.06 - 2000.05
Senior Delivery Manager
IDA(Intellect Design Arena)
1 2024 - 6 2024
ISTQB-2012 from INDIAN TESTING BOARD
Similar Profiles
Naveen KumarNaveen Kumar
Quality Engineering Senior Analyst at Intellect Design ArenaQuality Engineering Senior Analyst at Intellect Design Arena
Vibhuti PandeyVibhuti Pandey
AVP-Talent Acquisition at Intellect Design Arena LtdAVP-Talent Acquisition at Intellect Design Arena Ltd
Narendra Babu PeddintiNarendra Babu Peddinti
IT Consultant at Intellect Design Arena IncIT Consultant at Intellect Design Arena Inc