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Lalith Prasad G J

Banglore

Summary

Senior IT Professional with over 20 years of experience in application development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects and driving significant revenue growth through effective key account management. Expertise in building high-performance teams and implementing innovative solutions. Seeking leadership opportunities in organizations focused on fostering team excellence and mutual success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Delivery Director

Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd.
Bangalore
10.2019 - Current
  • Delivered Cybersecurity and Infrastructure programs as a primary service partner across USA, Australia, Europe, and India.
  • Drove initiatives in Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Management, and Robotic Process Automation.
  • Implemented Management by Objectives to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Strengthened customer relationships, reducing project erosion and sustaining revenue growth.
  • Facilitated collaboration among departments to create a high-performing organization.
  • Restructured teams to improve flexibility, efficiency, and resource utilization.
  • Mentored Program Managers and Project Leads on soft skills and processes to boost team morale.
  • Enhanced delivery quality through targeted empowerment of management personnel.

Board Director & Investor

ADISYS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2014 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Domain: Video Analytics, Surveillance, Security & Safety
  • As an investor & Board of Director of the startup, played a key role in bringing the company significant growth and brand reputation, expanded the customer base significantly - Revenue more than tripled in four years
  • Managing key accounts, including large Governmental projects
  • Bringing in professional management for people, operations, and finances by setting the process for optimum performance
  • Brought in tools & technologies to improve the efficiency and performance at all levels
  • Management of Finance & Accounts for the company
  • Overseeing of large projects - Requirements Collection, Proposal Writing & Submission, Planning, Delivery, Execution, Billing & Collection of Receivables, Customer Satisfaction
  • Backend Administration and HR for the company
  • Communication to the Investors
  • Played a key role in design & development of Video Analytics software
  • Domain: Video Analytics, Surveillance, Security & Safety

Program Director

Mindtree Ltd
Bangalore
06.2005 - 07.2014
  • Headed a large Data Analytics Program for an Insurance Customer (Fortune 50) captive which was strategic in nature for the company
  • Headed a program to deliver a architecturally challenging integration program involving two automobile giants, this was necessitated because of acquisition
  • Spearheaded setting up of an ODC for a Fortune-5 IT Products company which included the transitioning of the program, building the team and setting up a 24x7 operations
  • Responsible for managing a large 24x7, critical Infrastructure Services program for a large Netherlands company. Was responsible to strategize to improve upon the performance of the service delivery, SLAs and reduce costs year-on-year
  • Managed Global Digital Support program for a large Consumer Product Company which spans across the globe - The team grew from 20 to 100+ in span of three years while revenue grew to around $10m per annum from less than $1m
  • Set up the process for Maintenance & Support project, which includes 24x7 on-call support for a large CPG company
  • Played a pivotal role in the development of the internal monitoring systems such as effort tracking system and Work Order creating system, which enhanced the revenue visibility, improved gross margins and better monitoring of resources
  • Played a crucial role in supporting business development and account mining

Project Manager

IBM Global Services
Bangalore
03.2004 - 06.2005
  • Managed a large Development project which was a considerable revenue generator for IBM Finance, US. The project was divided into eight subprojects and had 105 members (based in India and US) out of which I was responsible for 4 sub-projects and 40+ team members respectively.
  • One of the sub-projects was to implement the application in UK (replacing the existing application) which was very complex and critical.
  • The project also had 40% of ELTPs (Entry Level Trainee Programmers, college campus fresh recruits) which made the delivery more hectic and difficult.
  • We succeeded in implementing the project on time which was very much appreciated by the business.
  • Also responsible for the complete delivery of the other projects including the management of people.
  • Was awarded BRAVO for contribution in the Project Management area for this program.

Project Manager

Wipro Technologies
Bangalore
05.1997 - 01.2004
  • Engaged in a total of 11 projects during my stay at Wipro Technologies (including the STUDY projects).
  • Have contributed to projects at various levels from Developer to Project Manager and got a chance to work for different domains as well as different geographical customers (Japan, UK and US).
  • Has been rigorously trained on Project Management and Generic Management skills by the company.

Education

Bachelor of Technology -

KL University
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Executive PGDBM -

TA PAI Institute of Management
Bangalore, Karanataka

Skills

  • Vision & Strategy
  • Building Teams
  • Delivery / Program Management
  • Customer Connect
  • Financial Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Automation
  • Operations Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Business Development
  • Metrics driven Management
  • Change Management

Timeline

Sr. Delivery Director

Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd.
10.2019 - Current

Board Director & Investor

ADISYS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 10.2019

Program Director

Mindtree Ltd
06.2005 - 07.2014

Project Manager

IBM Global Services
03.2004 - 06.2005

Project Manager

Wipro Technologies
05.1997 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Technology -

KL University

Executive PGDBM -

TA PAI Institute of Management
Lalith Prasad G J