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ARAVIND BETHAPUDI

Project Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

A results-driven Project Manager with a strong engineering foundation in VLSI. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication, with technical expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and IP validation. Known for strategic execution, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality and client satisfaction.




Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Wipro Limited
04.2024 - Current
  • Led end-to-end management of 10+ VLSI projects across cross-functional global teams, overseeing planning, execution, delivery, and closure.
  • Managed 5+ concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and strategic alignment, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate.
  • Led a 55+ member team, focusing on performance management, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with the sales teams to evaluate new business opportunities, contributing to $X million in delivery-led revenue growth through value-added solutions.
  • Owned all key project KPIs (Timeliness, Budget, Quality, Effectiveness), maintaining a customer satisfaction score of > 4/5.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, delivering regular project updates and resolving escalations.
  • Conducted risk identification and mitigation planning, resolving high-impact risks and avoiding project delays.
  • Performed root cause analysis for escalations, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
  • Oversaw operational processes including budgeting, PO generation, invoicing, and and compliance with quality standards.
  • Implemented retention and engagement strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in team attrition and improved project continuity.


Team Lead

Wipro Limited
01.2022 - 03.2024


  • Led a 10+ member team with direct customer interaction across the US, Malaysia, and global domains, including architecture, design, and management and maintained regular communication with upper management to ensure alignment and smooth collaboration.
  • Streamlined task execution and skill development, reducing turnaround time and monitored project progress to drive quality and timely delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements that boosted team productivity and delivered impact beyond core responsibilities.


VLSI Engineer

Wipro Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021


  • Developed and executed comprehensive testcases aligned with verification plans to validate IP functionality and debugged test failures & enhanced testbench components for issue resolution.
  • Created functional coverage models and directed tests to meet coverage goals.
  • Identified critical RTL bugs and corner cases through targeted validation, contributing to high IP quality and defect resolution well ahead of tapeout.


Education

B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics

National Institute of Technology Surathkal
Surathkal, Karnataka
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Client Management
  • Scope management
  • Financial Management
  • Operational Management
  • Risk management
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Project tracking
  • Communication & Reporting
  • Problem Solving & Analysis
  • SystemVerilog
  • Verilog
  • UVM/OVM

Awards

  • Habit Flagbearer Award : Awarded to reliable team members who constantly impress the leads/managers by their performance.
  • Inspiring Performance Award x2 : Awarded to consistently hardworking employees who go the extra mile.
  • Exemplar Award : Awarded to employees who deliver a superlative performance and contribute towards building a high-performance culture in the unit.

Timeline

Project Manager

Wipro Limited
04.2024 - Current

Team Lead

Wipro Limited
01.2022 - 03.2024

VLSI Engineer

Wipro Limited
07.2018 - 12.2021

B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics

National Institute of Technology Surathkal
08.2014 - 05.2018

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