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Ankur Chawla

Ankur Chawla

Noida,India

Summary

  • Highly-skilled Technical Project Manager with extensive 13+ years of experience working in Industry and 8+ years experience in managing and executing small to large enterprise level projects. Adept at assessing and implementing optimal technologies for improved operational systems. Accomplished planner with exceptional team leadership abilities to expertly direct high-performing ICT teams.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Technical Project Manager

Builder AI (Engineers AI India Private Limited)
Gurgaon
01.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing execution of IT projects from inception to execution.
  • Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to brainstorm technical solutions to business problems.
  • Managing more than 70 project's portfolio for Asia and EMEA region
  • Handling team of 50 plus developers and reporting of more than 15 project managers
  • Planning & execution of deliveries, reviewing release plans, Sprint planning, retros, reviews and demos to ensure scrum ceremonies are adhered across the tribe/region
  • Identifying risk, prepare go to green plans for off track projects
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Organize cadences to ensure quality & timely releases, feedback loops with customer to ensure the direction of project.

Manager - Technology Lead

Nasscom
Noida
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed outsourcing partners to execute 5 projects design and developed in ASP.NET, Drupal, Salesforce
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions for various small internal modules
  • Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Managed a team of 20 delivery experts including 4 tech leads, reviewed their performances & trained them to adopt agile processes
  • Examined project plans to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale development of modules
  • Collaborated with procurement team to secure project materials at favourable prices like SMS gateways, Payment APIs, Reporting tools like Tableau, Salesforce ERP integration etc.
  • Recommended upgraded technologies to meet evolving business & technical requirements.

Technical Manager

PS QuickIT Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
06.2016 - 05.2022
  • Monitored more than 50 projects status to gauge progress and meet deadlines.
  • Increased the project sales by 500% from Indian Government Tier 3 Tender process
  • Led cross-functional teams in developing, testing and executing new projects that includes domestic and International ones.
  • Managed client expectations by ensuring clear, accurate completion of scoping documentation.
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to brainstorm technical solutions to business problems.
  • Maximised project ROI, performing user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate user requirements and expectation.
  • Assured feasibility of proposed solutions, collaborating with business and IT stakeholders.
  • Tested and maintained system operations to standardise workflow.

Lead QA/UI|UX

iXeet Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Lead team of 10 people in QA, UI & Mobile development using Phonegap, React Native
  • Improved web development plans to achieve client requirements within assigned timeframes.
  • Identified bugs, risks and anomalies, applying action to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Monitored product quality data and highlighted trends for analysis.
  • Optimised software testing to strengthen Quality Assurance (QA) measures.
  • Adapted Standard Operating Procedures to reflect changes in quality requirements.

Business Analysis

Momentum Software
Delhi
04.2013 - 10.2013
  • Analysed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
  • Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for processes and projects.
  • Produced written documentation and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
  • Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
  • Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
  • Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.

Asst. Business Analyst

Verge Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Analysed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
  • Applied strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for processes and projects.
  • Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
  • Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
  • Designed and implemented business solutions to align with objectives and industry best practices.
  • Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Jaipur Engineering College (Affiliated To Rajasthan Technical University Kota)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
08.2007 - 05.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Science

MGP Inter College
Budaun, Uttar Pradesh
07.2004 - 05.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Science

APS Vidhya Mandir
Ujhani
07.2003 - 04.2004

Skills

  • Experience of working with AWS cloud, SES integration, Amazon common software (ACS), NIC Cloud Meghraj, VPN related activities, Migration, Email setups, SMS & Payment Gateways enablement etc
  • Excellent Technical background for handling & establishing coordination for the projects developed in multiple technology stack like PHP and it's framework like Laravel, Cognitor, Cake PHP, Shopify, C#/ASPNET, React Native, React JS, Java, Python, Ruby on Rails Phonegap etc

Certification

Certified Scrum Master - CSM, Dec 2021- Dec 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Technical Project Manager

Builder AI (Engineers AI India Private Limited)
01.2023 - Current

Manager - Technology Lead

Nasscom
06.2022 - 01.2023

Technical Manager

PS QuickIT Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 05.2022

Lead QA/UI|UX

iXeet Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 05.2016

Business Analysis

Momentum Software
04.2013 - 10.2013

Asst. Business Analyst

Verge Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 03.2013

B.Tech - Information Technology

Jaipur Engineering College (Affiliated To Rajasthan Technical University Kota)
08.2007 - 05.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Science

MGP Inter College
07.2004 - 05.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Science

APS Vidhya Mandir
07.2003 - 04.2004
Ankur Chawla