Hi, I’m
Lekshmi Suseela
Program Management
Kochi
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 21+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications
Work History
WiproKochi
Project Manager
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Program and project management for a large technical team of 150+ engineers
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for long-term projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating to manage performance.
RapidValue
Senior Manager - PMO
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Streamlined project delivery process in all projects in the organization
- Empowered PMs and Scrum masters on agile process and planning
- Conducted regular reviews of all running projects in the organization
- Published a whitepaper on Effective PMO process
- Customer satisfaction increased to 22/25
- Got “Best Initiative” award in organization annual awards
RapidValue
Portfolio manager
04.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Managed 40 projects from US, yearly revenue of $7,000,000 with 42% profit margin in Medical, Educational, Entertainment, Oracle, Infrastructure, Payments, Ticketing
- Worked on 50+ proposals
- Managed recruitments
- Managed a team of 5 project managers and 100+ team members
- Got “High Impact Team” award in organization annual awards
RapidValue
Senior Project manager
06.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Managed 18 projects in Oil & Gas industry, Medical industry
- Apps include web apps and mobile apps in the latest technologies
- Managed a team of 2 project managers and 50+ team members
- Worked on 20+ proposals
- Was the Information security Manager and enabled org to get the ISO 27001 certification
- Got “Best Honcho” award in the organization annual awards
RapidValue
Project Manager
02.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- End to end project management of 10 parallel projects in Oil and Gas industry and medical industry
Infosys
Project Manager
05.2011 - 01.2014
Job overview
- End to end management of development, test, support projects for Microsoft and Apple customers
Infosys
IT professional
07.2002 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Worked as developer, tester, BA, Product Manager, Resource Manager
- Worked on development, test and support projects for Microsoft, Tesco (UK) in .Net technologies
- Worked at various locations in India, US and UK
- Received “Star Awards” from Infosys, Microsoft and Tesco for the contribution in various projects.
Education
IIT Madras
Diploma in Programming and Data Science
01.2021 - 09.2023
University Overview
CGPA 8.93/10
Manipal Institute of Technology
M Tech from Biomedical engineering
06.2001 - 12.2002
University Overview
Passed out with Distinction
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
B Tech from Electronics and communication
06.1998 - 04.2001
University Overview
Passed with Distinction
Skills
Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skillsOutstanding communication skillsPlan and organize team objectives and prioritiesDevelop and execute reporting and processMonitor daily operations and enhance process to maximize efficiencyDesign and Coordinate training plansStrong analytical skills, attention to detailsAssertive, CollaborativeAccount miningConflict resolution and mediationForecast, Revenue, cost and profit managementHardworking, committed, self-motivated, focused, empatheticAgile, Scrum, Global delivery model, WaterfallQuality controlRisk assessment and managementBuilding relationshipsMentoring and empowering team membersEnabling decision makingRemaining flexibleUnderstanding motivationsControlling changesImpact assessmentLeadership engagementManaging client expectations, relationships with stakeholders and vendorsStress ToleranceResource management and allocationNet, Python, Java, UnixMLP, AI, Data Science, Data Mining
Certification
CSM – Mar 2016
Timeline
Project Manager
Wipro
01.2022 - Current
IIT Madras
Diploma in Programming and Data Science
01.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Manager - PMO
RapidValue
01.2019 - 01.2022
Portfolio manager
RapidValue
04.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Project manager
RapidValue
06.2015 - 03.2016
Project Manager
RapidValue
02.2014 - 05.2015
Project Manager
Infosys
05.2011 - 01.2014
IT professional
Infosys
07.2002 - 05.2011
Manipal Institute of Technology
M Tech from Biomedical engineering
06.2001 - 12.2002
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
B Tech from Electronics and communication
06.1998 - 04.2001