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Hariprakash Ananthakrishnan

New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic project leader with a proven track record at Smartvizs Pvt. Ltd., excelling in strategic planning and product lifecycle management. Adept at fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, I leverage Agile methodologies and strong stakeholder relationships to drive successful product rollouts and optimize resource allocation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Projects

Smartvizs Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
10.2016 - Current
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and product roadmap development, overseeing project prioritization and effort estimation to ensure alignment with business objectives, and timely delivery.
  • Served as a crucial liaison between technical and non-technical departments, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration for project and product initiatives.
  • Took ownership of process creation and enforcement, ensuring product quality and adherence to established governance frameworks.
  • Managed key stakeholder relationships across management, product specialists, artists, and developers, driving consensus and successful product rollouts.
  • Actively engaged in understanding business drivers and priorities, conducting business reviews, and assessing KPIs to inform product decisions, and drive positive outcomes.
  • Oversaw crisis management, risk management, and performance management, ensuring product delivery continuity, and quality control.
  • Conducted cost analysis and managed resource allocation, contributing to P&L optimization for the delivery unit.
  • Conduct cross-functional training for the upskilling of team members to take on additional responsibilities and be ready for taking on leadership roles.
  • Managed vendor relationships to foster collaboration and resolve issues.
  • Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities across vendors.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in delivery workflows.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline delivery processes.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices in project management methodologies.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Project Manager

Lakshya Digital Pvt. Ltd. (A Keywords group)
03.2011 - 10.2016
  • Managed client relationships and contributed to strategic planning, business reviews, and KPI assessments, aligning project goals with client and organizational vision.
  • Oversaw capacity planning, effort estimation, and roster management, optimizing resources for efficient project execution.
  • Implemented robust risk management and performance management strategies, ensuring quality control and successful project outcomes.
  • Played a key role in team building programs, fostering a positive and productive environment that motivated team members towards shared goals.
  • Contributed to cost analysis and recognized team achievements to maintain high morale and performance standards.

Sr. Associate (Program Management Group)

Magic Software Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
08.2005 - 03.2011
  • Managed client relationships and participated in business reviews, focusing on understanding customer needs and contributing to project success.
  • Conducted trainings, performed KPI assessments, and engaged in capacity planning and effort estimation for project deliverables.
  • Managed roster and ensured quality control and cost analysis for assigned projects.
  • Started as a UX Trainee for 6 months, gaining foundational knowledge in user experience which informed subsequent project management roles.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.) -

I.G.N.O.U.
01.2004

Higher National Diploma -

Multimedia

Certification Course on 3D Animation and Special effects -

MAAC

Senior Secondary school - 10th & 12th certification

D.T.Ε.Α
New Delhi

Skills

  • OOPS
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Windows environments
  • MS Project
  • JIRA
  • SharePoint
  • Basecamp
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3d Authoring tools
  • D5
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity

Timeline

Head Projects

Smartvizs Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - Current

Project Manager

Lakshya Digital Pvt. Ltd. (A Keywords group)
03.2011 - 10.2016

Sr. Associate (Program Management Group)

Magic Software Pvt. Ltd.
08.2005 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.) -

I.G.N.O.U.

Higher National Diploma -

Multimedia

Certification Course on 3D Animation and Special effects -

MAAC

Senior Secondary school - 10th & 12th certification

D.T.Ε.Α
Hariprakash Ananthakrishnan