Nagarjuna Putta
Toronto
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager and Solutions Architect with over 15 years of expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud-native architecture, and full-cycle project management. Adept at delivering complex, enterprise-level solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in AI, big data, and digital transformation. Certified PMP professional with a proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring alignment of technology strategies with business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Nielsen
09.2021 - Current
- Direct cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale IT projects, including server refreshes, Windows migrations, and automated patching solutions
- Champion end-to-end infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with ITIL standards and minimizing system downtime
- Manage change control processes, coordinate CCR approvals, and ensure compatibility during major system transitions
- Implement robust risk mitigation strategies to address compliance gaps and vulnerabilities, ensuring secure infrastructure environments
- Design and deploy scalable web applications using React.js, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, achieving a 30% improvement in application performance
- Develop CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git to automate build and deployment processes, significantly reducing time-to-market and minimizing deployment errors
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and aligning deliverables with business goals
- Spearhead the architecture of cloud-native, auto-scaling solutions using AWS to optimize infrastructure, reducing costs by 30% and increasing processing speed by 50%
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to enhance collaboration and team productivity
- Resolve critical system issues, achieving a 25% reduction in operational disruptions
- Manage project budgets exceeding $5M, ensuring timely delivery within scope and cost constraints
- Identify and resolve resource constraints and timeline conflicts through effective communication and negotiation with senior leadership and external vendors
- Produce weekly and monthly dashboards to communicate project progress and budget health to PMO and executive teams
- Balance traditional PM principles with iterative sprints to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality
- Manage multiple concurrent projects involving infrastructure upgrades, software deployments, and network configurations to support new product launches
- Lead cross-functional teams of 45+ engineers, analysts, and coordinators
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Utilize a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, incorporating MS Project, ServiceNow, and JIRA to plan sprints, manage backlogs, and track project milestones
Technical Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Deliver complex IT solutions by integrating React.js front-end interfaces with Spring Boot back-end services
- Transition legacy monolithic applications to a microservices architecture, improving scalability and operational efficiency
- Direct technical teams in the development and optimization of PostgreSQL databases for high-transaction environments
- Establish project governance practices, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Enhance collaboration through the implementation of project management tools like JIRA and Planview Enterprise One
- Conduct code reviews to ensure scalability and maintainability in React.js, Spring Boot, and database components
- Improve deployment speed by establishing CI/CD pipelines and streamlining release processes
- Oversee project budgets averaging $3-5M, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost optimization, and timely financial reporting
- Serve as the primary liaison among technical teams, business partners, and C-suite stakeholders, delivering status updates on scope, timelines, and budget
- Implement comprehensive risk management strategies and governance frameworks to meet compliance requirements, including patching and vulnerability remediation
Technical Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Lead the development and deployment of advanced IT solutions using Ext JS, Angular, Hadoop, AWS, and Spark
- Design big data architectures to support scalable analytics and real-time monitoring
- Optimize system performance through automated deployment workflows and infrastructure monitoring tools
- Provide architectural direction for React.js application development, enhancing the user experience for reporting and analytics tools
- Coordinate cross-functional, global teams to deliver technology solutions, specializing in server and software builds, network installs, and configuration
- Assist in bridging communication gaps between technical specialists and client stakeholders, ensuring requirements are captured accurately and delivered on time
- Spearhead a shift from a purely reactive support model to a proactive one, introducing early-detection mechanisms for performance and security issues
- Support the development and maintenance of enterprise IT systems, focusing on efficiency and scalability
- Manage IT infrastructure upgrades, software patching, and configuration management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
Senior System Engineer
Infosys Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Support the development and maintenance of enterprise IT systems, focusing on efficiency and scalability
- Manage IT infrastructure upgrades, software patching, and configuration management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Develop and maintain software systems with a focus on efficiency and scalability
- Manage infrastructure upgrades, software patching, and deployment tasks
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
Andhra Pradesh05.2010
Skills
- Project Planning & Resource Management
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- IT Infrastructure Upgrades & Deployment
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- ITIL Framework & ServiceNow
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Full-Stack Development (Reactjs, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL)
- Cross-Portfolio Team Leadership
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Advanced Analytics & Big Data Integration
- Project Management Tools: JIRA, MS Project, ServiceNow, Planview Enterprise One
- Development: Reactjs, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Hadoop
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Architect Level Expertise)
- Methodologies: ITIL Framework, Agile, Waterfall
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- IEEE Senior Member
- IETE Member
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nagarjuna-Putta/publications
Publicationsandawards
Optimizing Enterprise API Development for Scalable Cloud Environments, Cross-Functional Leadership in Global Software Development Projects: Case Study of Nielsen, Star of the Month, Best Hackathon Award, Bronze Award
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Nielsen
09.2021 - Current
Technical Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2019 - 09.2021
Technical Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2014 - 05.2016
Senior System Engineer
Infosys Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
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