Harsh Shankar
Noida
Summary
Experienced Technical Project Manager with a rich background spanning 15 years in software development and a proven track record in leadership, technical expertise, and client management. Recognized for strong mentorship, fostering team growth, and delivering successful projects. Seeking roles at the strategic level to apply a diverse skill set. Open to responsibilities in project leadership, providing technical direction, and fostering effective collaboration with clients, with a focus on making a significant impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.04 - Current
- Orchestrated requirement gathering sessions and recommended process enhancements, optimizing project efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, resulting in successful project deliveries that were optimized for about 20% faster turnaround times.
- Analyzed user requirements to identify trends and address performance issues promptly, leading to happier users and outcomes that met or exceeded expectations.
- Engaged with clients to understand their needs and translate them into well-defined project plans, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Proactively managed project risks and roadblocks, ensuring timely resolution and on-time delivery. - Implemented version control and configuration management systems, streamlining development workflows and team collaboration.
Mentored junior team members, improving overall team performance and productivity by about 30%, with team members becoming self-motivated to produce great results. - Addressed team conflicts quickly and effectively, resulting in rare occurrences and maintaining a positive team environment.
Senior Software Specialist
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2017.04 - 2021.03
- Spearheaded software development efforts, providing direction in design and implementation to the team.
Delivered specialized guidance and mentorship to fellow team members, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. - Developed and implemented mission-critical software solutions, meeting and exceeding project deadlines and quality standards.
- Streamlined project management processes, reducing project delivery times by 15%.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise effective solutions.
Software Specialist
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2014.07 - 2017.03
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise effective solutions, resulting in an approximately 15% reduction in project turnaround time.
- Ensured timely project delivery by monitoring project advancement and addressing technical issues.
- Introduced agile methodologies and implemented the GitFlow approach for streamlined project delivery.
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2012.01 - 2014.07
- Headed a high-performing support team of 9 engineers, addressing approximately 20 tickets daily, and ensuring swift issue resolution and accountability.
- Prioritized tasks among support team members, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency in problem-solving processes.
- Served as a key liaison between customer end teams, project management, development, and support developers, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
Assistant System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2011.01 - 2011.12
- Played a significant role in the successful migration process from Visual Studio 6.0 to Visual Studio 2010, ensuring a seamless application transition.
- Orchestrated collaboration among module owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, resulting in punctual module delivery.
Senior Software Engineer
Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
2010.04 - 2010.12
- Independently developed and optimized software modules, achieving a 20-30% faster implementation compared to industry standards.
- Led two projects from inception to completion under minimal supervision, demonstrating autonomy and technical expertise.
Software Engineer
Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
2008.08 - 2010.03
- Collaborated closely with the team to manage the migration from Visual Studio 6.0 to Visual Studio 2010, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Played a key role in the design and execution of critical modules, meeting project deadlines with guidance from team leaders.
Education
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering -
Uttar Pradesh Technical University (APJAKTU)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh07.2007
Engineering Diploma: Electronics Engineering -
Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh06.2003
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Technical Project Management
- Solution Designing
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership & Management
- Risk Management
- Agile Methodologies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Programming Languages: C/C++, VC++/MFC, C#, Python
- Web Development: HTML, JavaScript, Angular, NodeJS, PHP, ASP.NET, CSS
- Databases: MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Source Control: Git, SVN, MS VSTS
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
SOFT SKILLS
- Inter-personal skills
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
Additional Information
- Possessing extensive experience in the software development industry, specializing in technical project management and technical architecture across various industries.
- Currently serving as a Technical Project Manager at JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., leading cross-functional teams, managing project planning & scheduling & ensuring successful project deliveries.
- Exhibiting an exceptional ability to swiftly and comprehensively grasp the intricacies of clients' varied business domains, thereby empowering the provision of cutting-edge solutions and inventive recommendations aimed at optimizing operations, elevating user experiences, and enhancing overall user engagement.
- Skilled in grasping new technical concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner while working with reputed clients; skilled in encompassing algorithm creation and solution development while assimilating new technologies.
- Highly resourceful at facilitating technical, solution development & project management expertise to various projects throughout the firm; developing solution architecture to support core business processes.
- Led the design and development of innovative solutions, leveraging extensive technical expertise to create efficient and scalable software and systems, while also providing hands-on guidance in coding and implementation processes; contributed to the mentoring and coaching of technical team members to foster their professional growth and enhance their skills in software design, coding, and project execution.
- Demonstrating proficiency in application development with C/C++, MFC, and C#, as well as web development with JavaScript (node.js and Angular), .NET, and PHP, while showcasing strong problem-solving abilities.
- Resourceful at building credibility, establishing rapport and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.
- Steered the successful roll-out of migrations/transitions while defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, identifying dependencies, evaluating risks as per pre-set budgets.
- Defined and implemented robust technical architectures for complex projects, aligning solutions with business objectives and industry best practices.
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Technical Excellence Award in TCS in March 2014
- Earned the On the Spot Award six times during tenure at TCS
- Received the Valuable Contribution Award in October 2009 while at Koyo Sona Electronics
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.04 - Current
Senior Software Specialist
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2017.04 - 2021.03
Software Specialist
JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
2014.07 - 2017.03
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2012.01 - 2014.07
Assistant System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2011.01 - 2011.12
Senior Software Engineer
Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
2010.04 - 2010.12
Software Engineer
Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
2008.08 - 2010.03
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering -
Uttar Pradesh Technical University (APJAKTU)
Engineering Diploma: Electronics Engineering -
Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education
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