Agile Project Manager and Lead Database Administrator
Kochi
Summary
Experienced Agile Project Manager and Lead Database Administrator with 15 years at Tata Consultancy Services handling MSSQL and PostgreSQL in global production support environments. Expertise in project lifecycle management including scope definition, resource and funding coordination, stakeholder communication, and reporting. Certified in CSM, PSM I, and TCS Agile Ninja Coach. Certified Internal Auditor ensuring quality delivery and governance. Acted as Crisis Management Lead for account-wide disaster recovery drills. Supported global clients across the UK, US & LATAM regions. Completed onsite assignment in Uruguay (Feb 2024 – Mar 2025). Holds a US B1/B2 visa (Valid till 2034).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Agile Project Manager /Change Manager & Lead Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Kochi
08.2010 - Current
Lead DBA managing MSSQL and PostgreSQL environments in production
Responsible for incident troubleshooting, debugging, and RCA
Lead bridge calls involving multi-functional teams and business stakeholders
Ensure SLA adherence and service quality through internal audits
Directed DR drills and continuity testing as Crisis Management Lead
Onsite engagement in Uruguay (Feb 2024 – Mar 2025) for LATAM operations
Defined project scope, responsibilities, and deliverables
Managed resource planning, budget tracking, and reporting
Handled client communication and stakeholder updates across project phases
Maintained comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Oversaw end-to-end project execution using Agile and hybrid models
Facilitated Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Used JIRA, ServiceNow, and Confluence for workflow tracking and knowledge sharing.
Technical Support Executive
Allsec Technologies
Chennai
03.2009 - 11.2009
Company Overview: [US voice]
Responding to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat.
Understanding customer issues clearly and providing appropriate solutions.
Maintaining a high level of professionalism and empathy during interactions.
Escalating unresolved or complex issues to relevant internal teams.
Tracking, logging, and updating tickets until resolution
Handling Product specific tools [CRM, CSS, OSIS]
Providing timely updates and follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction.
Participating in training and process improvement initiatives.
[US voice]
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Maharaja's College
Skills
Agile Project Management
Change Management
Project Scope Planning
Resource Allocation
Client Communication
MSSQL
PostgreSQL
Incident Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Coordination
Internal Audit
Quality Governance
Crisis Management
Disaster Recovery Management
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
Tool And Technical Expertise
SSMS
PGadmin
SQL Profiler
Query Store
Grafana
SQL Agent
Pgdump
Pg_Base backups
SQL backup tools
TSQLs
Crontab
Operating Systems – Windows, Linux, Unix
Server – Windows Server, Esxi hosts
Project Highlights
Agile Delivery for Infrastructure Projects: Led project planning and execution for large-scale DB and app migrations
Crisis Management Lead: Designed and conducted account-wide DR drills
TCS certified internal auditor: Ensured audit-readiness and delivery excellence across support and project teams.
Onsite Experience
Uruguay (2024-02 to 2025-03)
Us Visa
B1/B2 valid till 2034
Passport Number
S0875669
Personal Information
Visa Status: Uruguay Work permit Valid till Jan/2026
Passport : S0875669
Date of Birth: 06-04-1986
Awards
Best internal Auditor, 2018-01-01, Q1 & Q2
Super achiever, 2022-01-01, FY 2022 - 2023
Employee of the Quarter, 2023-03-01
Timeline
Agile Project Manager /Change Manager & Lead Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2010 - Current
Technical Support Executive
Allsec Technologies
03.2009 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Assistant Delivery Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Global Shared ServicesAssistant Delivery Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Global Shared Services