Michael Gnaneshwar S A
Agile Project Manager
Bengaluru, IN.About
Highly accomplished IT Project Management Leader with over 20 years of experience driving complex IT projects from inception to successful delivery. Proven expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, AI/ML solution development, Cloud Architecture, and DevOps modernization, consistently leading cross-functional teams of 50+ associates to deliver impactful results. Seeking to leverage deep technical and agile expertise to optimize project delivery and enhance organizational performance within the Information Technology sector, particularly in AI/ML solutions.
Work
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Led and managed AI/ML projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards, driving innovation and efficiency through agile methodologies.
Highlights
Directed the creation of an AI-driven crowdsourcing application, enhancing user interaction and facilitating smooth deployment across diverse environments.
Championed the integration of Agile methodologies, leading to a 30% boost in team productivity and a 20% reduction in overall time-to-market.
Facilitated key Scrum events, including backlog refinement and retrospectives, which collectively increased team velocity by 25% and improved sprint planning accuracy.
Enhanced platform agility and reduced time-to-market for AI solutions by 30% through the integration of open-source tools.
Minimized project disruptions by 20% via proactive risk management techniques and streamlined reporting by 30% through automation.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Served as Business Liaison Consultant, responsible for identifying opportunities, launching development projects, and marketing services.
Highlights
Identified and pursued new business opportunities through strategic marketing initiatives and sales promotion of products, enhancing revenue growth.
Launched a comprehensive Learning and Development project designed to equip Engineering students with industry-demanded skills in Blockchain, AI, and Machine Learning.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Directed project operations and managed stakeholders to facilitate successful real estate projects, significantly increasing division revenues.
Highlights
Managed project execution for turnkey real estate developments, effectively coordinating diverse clients and trade personnel to ensure project success.
Increased project division revenues by 5X while securing a portfolio of iconic projects, demonstrating expertise in strategic growth management.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Responsible for identifying, qualifying, and managing clients to ensure critical documentation and legal compliance.
Highlights
Identified and qualified potential investment opportunities, guiding clients through the onboarding process and managing their accounts effectively.
Managed the creation and thorough vetting of critical documentation, ensuring full legal compliance throughout the process.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Oversaw project administration, timesheet, and subcontracting operations, driving process improvements and change management.
Highlights
Administered projects for the Professional Services Group using Clarizen and SFDC, conducting operational reviews to implement process improvements.
Managed global Consultant timesheets across US, EMEA, ANZ, and APAC regions to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Developed and implemented workflows and reports using Clarizen, Salesforce.com, and MS Excel to streamline operations and enhance data visibility.
Established and managed global subcontracting processes across US, Japan, EMEA, ANZ, and APAC, driving change management initiatives.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Primarily responsible for training new hires, creating documentation, and successfully transitioning them into production environments.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive training to new hires on Mortgage Domain and Information Security, ensuring a smooth transition to production environments.
Coordinated the development of process documentation, including SOPs and Job-aids, and led knowledge enhancement programs, successfully transitioning six processes.
Oversaw the successful transition of six processes, managing knowledge transfer, training logistics, expertise identification, and documentation.
Managed the full project lifecycle for process transitions, from initial launch through Go Live and final production handoff.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Provided direct customer support and training new hires, demonstrating strong problem-solving and customer-centric skills.
Highlights
Provided direct customer support, resolving billing escalations and guiding new hires, demonstrating strong problem-solving and customer-centric skills.
Maintained highest standards in customer support while offering optimal resolutions.
Awards
Best Innovation of the Year
Awarded By
Internal Recognition
Awarded for developing a tool via RAG technology for writing RFIs.
Innovation Lab Project Leadership Award
Awarded By
Internal Recognition
Awarded for leading the most innovation lab projects.
Top Monthly Sales Performance
Awarded By
Lorven EarthLink's Pvt Limited
Awarded for achieving top monthly sales performance.
Excellence in Global Subcontracting Process Establishment
Awarded By
Marketo
Awarded for excellence in establishing a global subcontracting process.
Interests
Technology
Innovation, Agile Methods.
Projects
Skills
Project Management
Project Leadership, Agile Transformation, AI/ML Implementation, Stakeholder Alignment, Process Optimization, Agile/Scrum, Project Management Certificate.
Technical Skills
AI/ML, Cloud Architecture, DevOps, Power BI, Salesforce, Clarizen, Datadog, Prometheus, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, KServe, Hugging Face, MLFlow, AWS, Open Telemetry, EFK Stack, Kubeflow, Blockchain.
Soft Skills
Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Team Building.
Business Development
Strategic Planning, Marketing Initiatives, Sales Promotion, Revenue Growth, Client Management, Documentation Management.