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Work History
Education
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Harsh Shankar

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.
04.2021 - 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.
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • 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.
07.2014 - 03.2017
  • 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)
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • 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)
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • 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.
04.2010 - 12.2010
  • 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.
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • 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 Pradesh
07.2007

Engineering Diploma: Electronics Engineering -

Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
06.2003

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, ASPNET, 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.
04.2021 - Current

Senior Software Specialist

JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2021

Software Specialist

JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 03.2017

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2012 - 07.2014

Assistant System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2011 - 12.2011

Senior Software Engineer

Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
04.2010 - 12.2010

Software Engineer

Koyo Sona Electronics Ltd.
08.2008 - 03.2010

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering -

Uttar Pradesh Technical University (APJAKTU)

Engineering Diploma: Electronics Engineering -

Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education
Harsh Shankar