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Durga Prasad Pekala

VIjayawada

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at AP State Skill Development Corporation, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Expert in data analysis and strategic planning, I successfully enhanced program outcomes and increased youth participation through innovative initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adept at team supervision, driving impactful results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Additional District Skill Development Officer

AP State Skill Development Corporation
NTR District
10.2015 - Current
  • Spearhead the implementation of state-level skill development initiatives across the NTR District, ensuring alignment with APSSDC objectives
  • Supervise and coordinate district-level teams, fostering efficient workflow and timely completion of training programs
  • Liaise with educational institutions, training providers, and industry stakeholders to facilitate collaborative skill development efforts
  • Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using data-driven metrics; prepare strategic reports and recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Organize awareness drives, workshops, and mobilization campaigns to increase youth participation in training programs
  • Ensure compliance with government guidelines and maintain documentation for audits and performance assessments
  • Monitor overall functions, identify areas for improvement, and apply measures to maximize outcome levels
  • Prepare MIS and Ad-hoc reports as per higher authorities' requirements
  • Conduct stand-up meetings and allocate work to teams
  • Assist in recruitment, including sourcing candidates for open positions and scheduling interviews
  • Validate MIS reports, manage stakeholders and clients, and prepare trackers for project delivery
  • Prepare Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
  • Use Gantt charts and Kanban boards to plan and track work, manage stakeholders, and update task lists and schedules
  • Generate progress reports, track resources, programs, and portfolios, and handle project and non-project time invoicing
  • Address issues related to resource planning and allocation, keeping projects on track
  • Manage tender releases, procurement, and project-specific requirements
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for project review meetings and attend expert committee meetings
  • Prepare meeting minutes and manage attendance, project data, and automated dashboards (Pivot Tables, Macros, Charts) using Excel/Google Sheets
  • Submit daily and periodical reports to the MIS team and maintain comprehensive project data
  • Collaborate with the state RTGS team for data submission and project outcome risk analysis
  • Resolve vendor issues, process payments, and ensure timely issue resolution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Andhra University
01.2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team supervision and coordination
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word processing
  • AWS cloud computing
  • Basic knowledge of Power BI

Timeline

Additional District Skill Development Officer

AP State Skill Development Corporation
10.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering -

Andhra University
Durga Prasad Pekala