DEVENDRAPRASAD N
Project Manager
Chennai,TN
Summary
PMP and Prince2 Certified professional offering 16Years of experience, scaling new heights of success with hardwork & dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on each step; targeting strategic level assignments in Project Management with a leading organization of repute
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager (IT Project Manager)
Yokogawa
1 2024 - 5 2024
- Responsible for establishing planning, governance, and execution of PMO activities
Project and Program Manager
Dell EMC
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed IT Infrastructure Projects: Oversaw projects supporting IT Infrastructure and Azure build-outs
- Led M365 implementations across multiple sites and geographies, ensuring seamless integration
- Possessed in-depth knowledge of IT Infrastructure, including Networking, Server Management, End User Computing, Voice & VoIP, HANA Projects, etc
- Managed projects with personal accountability for timely and cost-effective delivery, including small-scale projects like Vmware and Hyper-V
- Demonstrated expertise in Hyperconverged Infrastructure(HCI) solutions like Nutanix and VxRail, ensuring effective project delivery and client satisfaction
- Managed project delivery, emphasizing objectives of time, cost, quality, and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
- Ensured projects adhered to set standards, meeting customer expectations
- Exhibited strong communication skills, coordinating with stakeholders and conducting transition review cadence
- Collaborated with Sales and Solution teams to develop transition solutions for prospects
- Documented and shared project learnings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Identified project risks, effectively managed and mediated issues, and developed confident solutions
- Fostered strong team collaboration across matrixed client and geographically dispersed virtual teams
- Cultivated a positive work environment, promoting effective teamwork and project synergy
- Exhibited strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring seamless interaction and understanding among team members and stakeholders.
Project Manager
NTTData
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Due to project rolloff, looked for other opportunities
Project Manager
IBM
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed datacenter move and data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and high availability of IT infrastructure installations
- Accountable for coordinating multiple concurrent projects aimed at strategic business activities
- Oversaw end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, utilizing project management best practices and aligning with clients' PMO methodology
- Drove internal and external project governance, from initiation to closure
- Reviewed project scopes, created plans, and monitored goals and status, resolving conflicts and mitigating risks
- Managed all aspects of project implementations, including rollouts, resource tracking, schedule development, coordination, and communications
- Constructed detailed migration planning workbooks for successful installations
- Communicated potential risks and issues promptly to stakeholders, minimizing conflicts and commercial exposure
- Ensured adherence to commercial approval processes and informed relevant parties about changes to project baselines
- Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the project management lifecycle
- Implemented effective stakeholder, customer, and vendor management, ensuring successful project outcomes
- Worked closely with various teams, including DC Service Provider, Hosting, Network and Client Services, ensuring accurate and efficient project delivery
- Influenced collaboration between Business Owners, Project Managers, and Operations Teams, supporting risk mitigation and issue resolution
- Led and managed infrastructure projects across various delivery phases, ensuring successful project completion within specified timelines
- Exhibited strong judgment, attention to detail, and skills in process improvement, risk management, planning, and team management.
Mobilization Specialist
QuessCorp-Accenture
04.2020 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Eg Innovations
03.2020 - 04.2020
Delivery Manager
TATA Communications Transformation Services
04.2010 - 11.2019
Project Engineer
Shyam Telecom ltd.
01.2004
Project Engineer
Prithvi Information Solutions
07.2008 - 03.2010
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) - Electrical And Electronics
Sapthagiri Engineering College, University of Madras
10.2002
Skills
Networking
IT Infrastructure Management
DataCenters and Migration Project
Server Management
EndUser Computing
Voice &VoIP
Hyper converged Infrastructure(HCI)- Nutanix and VxRail
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Customer Management
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Planning and Team Management
Process Improvement
Communicator
Leader
TeamPlayer
Analytical
Result-oriented
Keyhighlights
- Earned Customer Praise: Received accolades from customers for swift order deliveries, showcasing dedication to meeting their needs promptly
- Exceeded SLA Targets: Achieved the Extra Mile award by surpassing SLA targets, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional service and efficiency
- Recognized for Outstanding Performance: Received the prestigious Blue Ribbon award in acknowledgment of exceptional performance, highlighting dedication to excellence
- Maintained On-Time Delivery: Garnered multiple client appreciations for consistently delivering orders on time and providing timely updates, ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable service
Timeline
Project and Program Manager
Dell EMC
12.2022 - 09.2023
Project Manager
NTTData
09.2022 - 11.2022
Project Manager
IBM
05.2021 - 09.2022
Mobilization Specialist
QuessCorp-Accenture
04.2020 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Eg Innovations
03.2020 - 04.2020
Delivery Manager
TATA Communications Transformation Services
04.2010 - 11.2019
Project Engineer
Prithvi Information Solutions
07.2008 - 03.2010
Project Engineer
Shyam Telecom ltd.
01.2004
Deputy Manager (IT Project Manager)
Yokogawa
1 2024 - 5 2024
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) - Electrical And Electronics
Sapthagiri Engineering College, University of Madras