DHAVAL SOLANKI
Project Manager (Certified PMP & CSM)
Surat
Summary
PMP® & CSM® certified Project Manager with 17+ years of experience leading complex software and IT projects across multiple industries. Adept at Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end project lifecycle management. Proven ability to optimize processes, reduce overruns, and deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget. Skilled at building high-performing teams and fostering client trust through transparent communication and value-driven delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Treta Infotech PVT LTD
10.2023 - Current
- Lead a 17-member cross-functional team, managing 7–9 projects concurrently.
- Reduced project overruns by ~15% through strategic resource allocation and agile practices.
- Strengthened client trust by delivering projects within scope and maintaining 95% client satisfaction.
- Partnered with senior management to align projects with company growth initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, resulting in improved delivery timelines by 12%.
PROJECT MANAGER / SCRUM MASTER
Compsulting LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and sprint planning for multiple client projects.
- Introduced JIRA workflows and reporting dashboards, boosting visibility and efficiency by 20%.
- Acted as a liaison between engineering teams and executives (CEO/CTO) for project alignment.
- Conducted feasibility studies and gap analyses, enabling data-driven decision-making.
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
Aureate Labs Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed 4 concurrent projects with a 9-member development team.
- Coordinated daily standups, backlog grooming, and client interactions via Slack & JIRA.
- Ensured achievement of billable hour targets in collaboration with delivery managers.
- Oversaw DevOps-related routines including server management and infrastructure troubleshooting.
PROJECT Coordinator
Aureate Labs Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined project tracking by implementing structured JIRA workflows.
- Monitored project burn rates and optimized resource utilization.
- Prepared detailed MoMs, CR requests, and project documentation for stakeholders.
- Improved training and knowledge transfer processes, reducing onboarding time for new hires.
PROJECT MANAGER
MacyMind
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Oversaw end-to-end SDLC for custom software solutions.
- Handled global client accounts across Upwork, PPH, and Freelancer platforms, boosting repeat business.
- Increased delivery accuracy by introducing buffer-based timeline estimation methods.
- Mentored junior PMs, enhancing team delivery performance.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Knack Technologies
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed IT projects, including mobile/web application launches, from requirement gathering to delivery.
- Improved IT productivity and agility by introducing VMware HA solutions.
- Reduced project risks by negotiating contracts and SLAs proactively.
- Coordinated with consultants and developers for seamless integrations.
Business Analyst to Project Manager
Potenza Global Solutions pvt ltd
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Transitioned from Business Analyst to Project Manager through consistent delivery excellence.
- Defined business requirements, IT solutions, and application enhancements for client projects.
- Provided production support, query scripting, and data correction, reducing downtime incidents.
- Mentored team members and acted as client liaison, improving delivery efficiency.
Education
MBA - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PUNE University
PUNE, Maharashtra01.2006
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION - Computer Applications Development
VNSGU
Surat, Gujarat01.2003
Skills
Project & Program Management (Agile, Scrum, SDLC)
Strategic Planning & Execution Risk & Change Management
Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Optimization
Client & Stakeholder Management Vendor Relations
Cross-Functional Team Leadership (Up to 20 members)
Tools: JIRA, Trello, Confluence, Bitbucket, Zoho, Slack, Time Doctor
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
PMP - Project Management Professional
02-2025
Project Manager
Treta Infotech PVT LTD
10.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER / SCRUM MASTER
Compsulting LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
Aureate Labs Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 02.2023
PROJECT Coordinator
Aureate Labs Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
PROJECT MANAGER
MacyMind
04.2018 - 05.2021
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Knack Technologies
07.2015 - 03.2018
Business Analyst to Project Manager
Potenza Global Solutions pvt ltd
08.2008 - 06.2015
MBA - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PUNE University
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION - Computer Applications Development
VNSGU
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)