SUMMARY:

• With over 10 years’ experience, I have strong background in overall project development life cycle including Project management, Testing, Requirements analysis, Development and Documentation. Implemented projects in Agile, SCRUM, Managed Services methods.
• I have skillfully analyzed and implemented both Quality assurance and development processes and procedures for leading organizations in Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, Capital Markets and Intermodal domains.
• Defined testing strategy by a thorough understanding of applicable systems, applications, technologies, testing methodologies, and tools.
• With the help of strong analytical and problem solving skills, I defined technical and functional requirements, reviewed, analyzed, designed and modified systems, developed the applications, Conducted research on system upgrades, to determine feasibility, cost and compatibility.
• Extensive experience with full project lifecycle activities including design, development, testing, deployment and production support
• Effective collaboration with multiple groups to ensure project success
• Extensive experience in setting up TCOE(Testing Center of Excellence)
• Proven experience in design, develop & execute manual and automated test scripts for UAT testing
• Good knowledge on Mobile Application development lifecycle. Also provided recommendations for assessing new mobile projects and initiatives.
• Working knowledge in SQL Server 2012/2008/2005/2000 , SQL Reporting Services, NT batch jobs
• Demonstrated leadership with strong organizational, presentation and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning, perform risk assessments, and successfully mitigate project risks
• Creating Client Support documentation such as User guides, technology playbooks and also conducted User trainings
• Won accolades for always going above and beyond the responsibilities & expectations
• Good team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills

SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista/7/8, Macintosh

Technologies: VB, SQL/PLSQL,SSRS, NT batch jobs,HTML5,Jquery,SOA

Mobility Middleware: Verivo, IBM Worklight

MDM / MAM: MobileIron, Zenprise, Airwatch

Database: SQL Server 2000/2005/2008/2012 , Oracle8i, Cognos

Tools: ALM,VSTF, PPS, TOAD

Bug Tracking Tools: Product Studio, VSTS, Quality Center

SCM Tools: VSTF, VSS, Source Depot

Proj Management Tools: MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, IBM Notes, Oracle Primavera, Ecosys, Clarity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ENGG IT PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Steered project management efforts across development and testing projects including Project Planning, Schedule/Effort Tracking, Delivery Management, Quality and Risk management.
• Manage sprint planning, estimations, daily scrum, monitoring, tracking, resolves road blockers, conflicts, priorities, shield team, reporting, communication, process check master, retrospective meetings, process improvements.
• Review, analyze client requirements and breaking in to backlog, user stories, subtasks and build acceptance criteria; delegate tasks, track progress; generate reports.
• Work closely with the 18 members, development and test team to verify that business needs are fulfilled and deliverables are produced within specified budget, quality and time.
• Establish consistent business processes by coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Develop testimony and maintained proper documentation for audit and regulatory processes.
• Develop and proactively managed project budget to ensure project is completed within established limits.
• Mentored new hires on methodology and Systems Management processes.

Technologies Used: MS Project, SharePoint, SQL Server, SSRS, VSTO, VSTF

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Work with, Confidential managers of T&P group for the Project planning, budget forecasting, estimation and resourcing.
• Participated in product design reviews with Business and BA’s to provide input on functional requirements.
• Responsible to ensure all Master Agreements (MA), Requests for Response (RFR) and procurements meet client guidelines.
• Create and analyze the daily / weekly / monthly financial reports that help in maintaining the health of the projects.
• Facilitate the Scrum, daily stand up to keep track of the project status.
• Analyzed system metrics on a weekly, bi - weekly and monthly basis to give a sense for how the project is progressing.
• Managed various cross-functional project teams including multiple software vendors and IT integration partners.
• Maintained and managed the overall schedule of the project to ensure work was assigned and completed on time within budget.
• Lead the team of 24 people involving analysts, developers and testers.
• Mentored new hires on methodology and Systems Management processes.

Technologies Used: MS Project, Visio, PRIMAVERA, EcoSys, SharePoint

MOBILITY CONSULTANT

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

• Authored, reviewed and managed Mobile projects related aspects like technical procedures, context diagrams, logical designs, user guides, use cases, functional designs, performance specs, storyboards, test cases, test plans, data models, business rules, process and procedures, lessons learnt etc.
• Lead the 16 member team to accomplish the business needs.
• Developed guiding principles and decision matrix based on various factors, to assist in preparing transformational business strategies.
• Design and implement solutions for mobile applications
• Support and enhance the existing applications along with identifying opportunities that can improve efficiency of the business processes.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues along with verifying databases and data integrity.
• Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes.
• Advise during the Joint Application Design (JAD) and Vendor Education Programs on the as-Is and the To-Be possibilities of the Business solution.
• Managed and delivered multiple fast-paced releases and projects.
• Responsible for clearly communicating test status, quality risk and mitigations to upper management
• Manage and provide testing leadership and direction to a test. Coach and mentor team members.

Technologies Used: MS Project, Visio, Verivo MEAP, SOAP UI, SQL Server 2005,IBM Worklight, HTML 5,Java script, HP Quality Center, Zenprise, MobileIron, Airwatch

MOBILITY CONSULTANT

Confidential, Hoffman Estates, IL

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement solutions for mobile applications in Native IOS and Android platforms
• Review functional/nonfunctional design spec’s and change requests
• Provide input on business requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
• Facilitate and participate in sprint planning, daily stand up’s, demo, retrospectives, defect reviews, project meetings and other team related meetings;
• Subject Matter Expert for assigned areas
• Support and enhance the existing applications along with identifying opportunities that can improve efficiency of the business processes.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues along with verifying databases and data integrity.
• Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes.

Technologies Used: IOS Xcode, SOAP, Java, Oracle, Confidential Project, VSTF, Airwatch

QA MANAGER

Confidential, Irvine, CA

Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Analyst for this multi-million dollar, multi-year project with the total team size of 26 testers.
• Management of analysis, testing, implementation, and project closeout phases.
• Analyzed system metrics on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis to give a sense for how the project is progressing.
• Involved in gathering the System Requirements and accordingly created system specification.
• Formulated and implemented processes for managing various project management activities like Change Requests and Quality Assurance.
• Managed various cross-functional project teams including multiple software vendors and IT integration partners.
• Maintained and managed the overall schedule of the project to ensure work was assigned and completed on time within budget.
• Mentored new hires on methodology and Systems Management processes.
• Write and update documentation, draft, and review work plans, and task scenarios for software application usability tests and studies.
• Review, analyze client requirements and breaking in to backlog, user stories, subtasks and build acceptance criteria; delegate tasks, track progress; generate reports; ensure team is fully functional and productive
• Plan and perform GUI, functional, integration, regression, security, system, end-end, performancetesting and UAT; SOA testing, web services testing using SoapUI tool (XML, Json); FTP, SSRS
• Managed Risks and Issues including identifying and preparing mitigation plans.

Technologies Used: MS Project, Visio and all other Confidential office tool sets along with IBM Rational Requisite Pro, HP Quality Center for project deliverables and requirements tracking.

PROJECT LEAD

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Steered project management efforts across development and testing projects including Project Planning, Schedule/Effort Tracking, Delivery Management, Quality and Risk management.
• Established a track record of 100% adherence to service level agreement (SLA); the effort were highly appreciated by the customer
• Worked closely with the development team to verify that business needs are fulfilled and deliverables are produced within specified budget, quality and time.
• Established consistent business processes by coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Developed testimony and maintained proper documentation for audit and regulatory processes.
• Support Business team during UAT by creating test scripts.
• Developed and proactively managed project budget to ensure project is completed within established limits.
• Mentored team members, provided feedback and conducted their performance reviews

Technologies Used: MS Project, Visio, SQL Server 2005,VSTS, MS BI tools ( SSIS, SSRS)

ONSITE LEAD

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked with clients in defining the scope and business objectives.
• Actively managed and controlled scope and used proven negotiation skills in evaluating and coming to agreement on design revisions and changes.
• Used project schedule on regular basis to communicate status with management, clients and internal partners.
• Proactively identified, analyzed and communicated project issues and risks.
• Worked with internal partners, suppliers, and other teams to ensure required resources are assigned to the project and are being utilized in way that ensures maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the offshore team for the design, development and testing

Technologies Used: MS Project, Visio, SQL Server 2005,VSTS

QA LEAD

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managing the project initiation activities related to Testing and the SOWs
• Leading and Mentoring onsite and offshore testing teams
• Requirements specification analysis
• Test strategy and Plan Preparation
• Review of all the offsite deliverables
• Ensure on-time delivery of Testing artifacts
• Status Reporting and metrics presentation
• Business Development-Estimation and Staffing Analysis

Technologies Used: Windows 2003 server, Windows XP, Oracle 11g, SQL server 2008, HP Quality Center, TOAD, Informatica

DEV LEAD

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.
• Played a key role in the detailed analysis & creating technical specifications for Reports functionality.
• Wrote and updated documentation, drafted, and reviewed work plans, and task scenarios for software application usability tests and studies.
• Timely delivery of action items, resource planning and generated metrics for team members.
• Developed SSRS reports and provide review support for the team.

Technologies Used: Visio, SQL Server 2005,SSRS