Lokanadhan Kalahasthi - IT Program Manager - DXC

Summary

With over 19 years of expertise, I offer a meticulous approach to driving organizational success. My extensive experience spans the coordination of complex projects, programs, product development, and continuous improvements. I am multi-skilled and have managed organization / projects with 180-200 resources, overseeing P&L responsibilities while also developing new verticals to expand business capabilities and growth.
As a knowledgeable leader and committed problem-solver, I am dedicated to propelling organizational achievement through application development. My proactive stance ensures the effective navigation of challenges and the attainment of results, with a consistent track record of delivering high-impact projects valued from $5M to $20M. My project portfolio showcases the design and execution of cloud data warehousing and analytics solutions, leveraging AWS to augment big data engineering and analytics capabilities. I thrive as a Scrum Master, conducting Scrum ceremonies, mentoring teams in Agile methodologies, resolving impediments, and improving team dynamics. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring, and promoting a culture of ongoing enhancement, I ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
In my previous role as Program Manager and SAP Practice Head in Malaysia, I specialized in infrastructure and SAP application development and support within various IT service organizations. I am fervent about leading digital transformation efforts and providing cutting-edge data solutions for contemporary enterprises. As an experienced Program Manager, I adeptly handle functional operations and projects in supplies and logistics, with a deep comprehension of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, contracting, logistical analysis, inventory management, supply chain efficiency, procurement policies, and acquisition regulations.
As a seasoned IT Pre-Sales Consultant, I employ a customer-focused strategy, with a solid history of fostering business expansion, cultivating enduring client relationships, securing repeat business, spurring revenue growth, and contributing significantly to the organization's overall success.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

5

Years of professional experience as a Scrum Master

18

Certificates

5

Handling Tech Projects Data analytics / Bigdata & AI Technology

4

Years of professional experience as a Program Manager

3

Years of professional experience as a Delivery Manager

5

Hands on SAP Project Manager

5

IT Pre-Sales

3

Product Development

2

Infrastructure

3

RPO & Client Acquisition

Work History

Program Manager / Project Manager

DXC

01.2022 - Current

Projects: EDW R Retirement (Data Analytics) – 22 Months, IBSV Remediation (Data Analytics – SAP BW / SAP R/3) – 10 Months, SAFT Luxemburg (Data analytics – HPSB – SAP) – 03 Months, IBSV Remediation Phase – 2 (Data Analytics – SAP BW / SAP R/3) –Work in progress
Client: HPE
Key Activities - Scrum Master
Facilitated daily stand-up meetings using Jira to review the current sprint progress and identify any blockers
Updated the team on the status of tasks in Jira, ensuring transparency
Use Jira to create a sprint backlog, defining user stories and tasks for the upcoming sprint
Collaborated with the Product Owner to prioritize items and clarify acceptance criteria
Conducted T-shirt sizing (small, medium, large, extra-large) sessions with the team to estimate effort for user stories
Documented sizing estimates in Jira for future reference and sprint planning
Organize backlog refinement sessions in Jira to review and prioritize upcoming user stories
Ensure that all user stories have clear descriptions, acceptance criteria, and are ready for the next sprint
Utilized Jira dashboards and reports to monitor sprint progress, team velocity, and burn-down charts
Shared insights and progress updates with the team and stakeholders
Used Jira to document action items and feedback from sprint retrospectives, ensuring they are tracked and followed up in the next sprint
Actively monitored Jira for any flagged issues or blockers and work to resolve them promptly
Provided regular updates to stakeholders using Jira reports, keeping them informed of project status and any changes
Maintained Jira documentation, ensuring that user stories, tasks, and epics are up to date and reflective of the team’s work
Guided the team in creating well-defined user stories in Jira, including relevant details, priorities, and links to other tasks
Analyzed and shared Agile metrics (e.g., sprint velocity, cycle time) using Jira reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
Provided the ongoing support and coaching to team members on using Jira effectively, ensuring they are leveraging its features
Fostered the collaboration by encouraging team members to comment on tasks and stories in Jira, facilitating discussions and feedback
Encouraged the team to leverage Jira for identifying process improvements and incorporating them into future sprints
Regular Activities: Defining the scope of the project, roles, and responsibilities along with various stakeholders Participated in allocation of budget, staff and any other resources that are needed to accomplish set out goals of projects
Conducted various meetings with stakeholders to get requirements signed off from business users
Created and managed methods of management, communication plans, and processes Analyzed, planned, and developed procedures and other management and technical duties Lead, monitor, and motivate different teams across the company and interact with staff at all levels in the organization Conducted daily and weekly internal meetings on technical project deliverables
Co-coordinated with QA team to get UAT Sign off
Monitoring project status along with resourcing, budget and time frames Maintain correct project time frames, estimates, and status reports Provided process improvement recommendations that are based on best practices and industry standards
Responsible for the management of complex problems and development of processes for scheduling and administration Organized and managed all levels or forms of service delivery which included design, analysis, training, testing, and setting up of solutions
To Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities
Strategic plans on procurement and to get onboard new IT Teams with required skill sets
Worked with onshore and offshore models to avoid costs incurred in development projects
Weekly updates on the PPMC / MSPS tools
Evaluate complex situations using diverse sources of information
Project rollout plans and risk analysis with backup plans Handled project war room with cutover activities and went live
Make sure that all required projects are completed and reviewed.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

SV University - Tirupati

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Osmania University

Skills

SAP ABAP

S/4 HANA

SAP Activate Project Methodology

RISE with SAP

SAP SD, MM & FICO

SAP HANA

SAP QM

Technical Project Manager

Scrum Master

Program Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Communications

Risk Analysis and Management

Data Analytics / Big Data

AWS - Cloud

AI

Mobile Apps

P & L Report

Resource Management

Certification

SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager

Accomplishments

Received an Achievement Award for the year of 2023 at DXC (Data Analytics Project)
WOW award winner for the year of 2019 & 2020
Award of Excellence as a Project Manager at AVL Infotech Sdn Bhd for Logistics Project - 2019
Award of Delivery Excellence as a Delivery Manager at AVL Infotech Sdn Bhd for HRMS Project 2019
Global Functions IT 6 Core Organizational value - Results Orientation Award Winner for SMO 2015 (Hewlett Packard Enterprise – HPE)
Award of Excellence with Project Lead role 2014 at HP for LHM R1112 Project (HP)
Award of Excellence with Project Lead role 2014 at HP for LHM R1112 Warranty Project (HP)
Award of Excellence with Team member role 2014 at HP for LHM R10 Warranty Project (HP)
Award of Excellence with Team member role 2014 at HP for LH Upgrade Project (HP)
Award of Excellence with Team member role 2014 at HP for LH Upgrade Warranty Project (HP)

Domainexpertise

Retail, 1
Manufacturing & Banking, 4
Finance & Insurance, 5
E Hailing & HRM, 2
Electronics & Education, 2
Plantation & Oil & Gas, 1.2
Logistics, 1.8
Pharma, 1.5
E-Commerce, 1

Visainformation

Malaysia – RP Talent Visa Holder
US – B1 Visa

Roles And Responsibilities

Facilitation of Scrum Events: Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Team Coaching: Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices to enhance understanding and implementation.
Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve obstacles that hinder team progress, ensuring a smooth workflow and maintaining team morale.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the product owner, stakeholders, and the development team to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity) to inform stakeholders and guide decision-making.
Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of feedback and continuous improvement through regular retrospectives and process evaluations.
Training and Onboarding: Provide training and support for new team members and stakeholders on Scrum practices and Agile methodologies.
Agile Transformation: Assist organizations in adopting Agile practices, promoting Agile values, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts within the team and encourage open communication to maintain a healthy team dynamic.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain necessary documentation and ensure transparency in the team's progress and challenges.
Program Oversight: To Oversee and manage a portfolio of IT projects to ensure coordinated planning, execution, and delivery.
Risk Management: Identified the potential risks and issues across the projects and Implemented the strategies to mitigate them.
Communication: Acted as the main point of contact for the program/project to ensure regular and transparent communications with all the stakeholders, sponsors, and team members.
Governance: Established and maintained the project methodologies standards and governance procedures across all projects.

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