Lahari Voleti

• Domain: E-learning.
• Product/Application: LMS (Learning Management System).
• Project Overview: Developing a scalable LMS platform to deliver certification and professional courses globally, ensuring seamless learning experiences for diverse industries. The platform integrates course management, user engagement analytics, API-driven automation and Zoho's management app to enhance accessibility and efficiency. Focused on agile execution, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet business and learner needs.
• Responsibilities:
• Leading the development of a Learning Management System (LMS) to provide seamless access to professional certification and training courses globally.
• Driving product roadmap execution, defining feature priorities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to enhance platform functionality and improve user engagement.
• Managing stakeholder communication with internal teams and external partners to align product vision with business goals.
• Working closely with engineering, design, and content teams to develop an intuitive and scalable platform.
• Applying agile methodologies to optimize sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative product improvements.
• Monitoring user analytics and feedback to drive continuous enhancements, and improve learner experience.

• Domain: Financial Accounting CRM
• Products/Applications: PMS (Practice Management Software) Application.
• Project Overview: Digital Transformation of a CPA Firm - Automate and digitize the operations of a longstanding CPA firm, transitioning from traditional paper-based processes to a streamlined digital platform.
• The project encompassed the optimization of bookkeeping, payroll, tax services, and advisory processes, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and client service delivery.
• Responsibilities:
• Defined and prioritized the product roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning with strategic goals.
• Translated business needs into feature requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to deliver industry-specific, value-driven features.
• Acted as a liaison between the CPA firm and development team, ensuring clarity and alignment of expectations.
• Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and gather feedback.
• Partnered with UI/UX designers to create intuitive interfaces and seamless user experiences.
• Managed the development of key features, including bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax planning, and advisory services.
• Defined and implemented a testing strategy, including functional, integration, and UAT.
• Conducted usability testing to gather feedback and optimize platform performance.
• Led Agile sprints with developers, designers, and QA engineers, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

• Project Name: Safe Nest – A Secure Solution for Financial Document Management and Transfer.
• Objective: To develop a centralised, secure platform to store and transfer financial documents, ensuring ease of access and security for dependants during critical times.
• Key Achievements: Conducted extensive market analysis, gathered user insights through interviews and surveys, and designed a prototype addressing user pain points in financial document management and transfer.

Responsibilities Taken Up:

• Led end-to-end project planning, including market research, problem definition, and solution conceptualisation.
• Conducted qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with target users to identify pain points and define key features.
• Analyzed data to derive actionable insights, and presented findings to stakeholders.
• Designed and tested a prototype to validate user requirements, incorporating feedback into iterative improvements.
• Created detailed documentation, including the project proposal, methodology, and final report for stakeholder presentation.

• Domain: E-Learning
• Products/Applications: Ecampus, Audit Management System (AMS)
• Product Overview: SmartPros eCampus - Learning Management System (LMS) is a robust toolset for managing and deploying corporate training and accredited continuing education programs in multiple formats, including interactive text, pre-recorded flash, video-based course modules, and live or recorded webcasts.
• Kaplan’s Audit Management System (AMS), powered by SmartPros, is a robust, online audit platform that supports any size or type of financial services organization.
• Responsibilities:
• Gathered and documented requirements in JIRA, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Analyzed requirements, identified gaps, and refined acceptance criteria for clarity.
• Conducted impact analysis, defined scope, and developed test scenarios.
• Translated business requirements into testable specifications, and reviewed workflows.
• Led test planning, execution, and defect tracking using q-Test and Enterprise Tester.
• Performed regression testing, UAT support, and validated deliverables.
• Engaged in Agile ceremonies, providing updates on requirements, and test progress.
• Contributed insights in Program Increment meetings to align testing with strategy.