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Narasimha Raju Dandu

Senior Project Manager
Hyderabad

Summary

  • Results-driven IT professional with 16+ years of experience across the roles of Developer, Team Lead, Scrum Master, and Project Manager.
  • Senior Project Manager with over 5 years’ experience successfully leading project migrations to Scrum methodology and delivering high-quality solutions.
  • Proven expertise in driving successful project migrations to Scrum methodology, enabling faster delivery, higher quality, and stronger stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with clients, stakeholders, product owners, and end users to meet business objectives.
  • Extensive development experience using Java, Spring, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, REST API, and Microservices architecture.
  • Skilled in ORM tools including JPA and Hibernate.
  • Proficient in front-end and cloud technologies including JSP, Angular, AWS, GCP, Azure.
  • Domain expertise in Telecom, Financial/Banking applications, SCM.
  • Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies, with a strong problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Solid background in Agile methodology, excelling in both individual contributor and team leadership roles.
  • Seeking opportunities as Project Manager in Java, Cloud, AI, and Modernization technologies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Project Manager

SUTHERLAND
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led cross-functional project teams, combining deep technical expertise with agile methodologies to drive successful outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve project issues, fostering a culture of open communication and problem-solving.
  • Defined project requirements, created detailed schedules, and maintained timelines to ensure critical milestones and deliverables were consistently achieved.
  • Communicated project plans, status updates, and progress reports effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitored project performance, proactively identified risks, and implemented corrective measures to minimize impact and keep projects on track.
  • Facilitated and scheduled regular meetings, including release planning and milestone reviews, to ensure clear coordination and timely delivery.
  • Managed strategic initiatives, preparing and presenting Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) to leadership.

Senior Project Manager

LTIMINDTREE
09.2018 - 11.2023
  • Led multiple cross-functional teams through all phases of project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
  • Collaborated closely with customers and senior leadership, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and key milestones.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure transparency and efficient issue resolution.
  • Maintained and monitored project schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics to drive timely and high-quality outcomes.
  • Proactively identified risks and implemented corrective actions to keep projects on track.
  • Facilitated agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and stakeholder reviews, to enhance team collaboration and delivery.
  • Ensured continuous improvement by tracking project performance and applying lessons learned to future initiatives. Preparing and presenting Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) to leadership.

Software Engineer III

TERADATA
01.2016 - 08.2018
  • Engaged in the complete SDLC process, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, combining deep technical expertise with agile methodologies to drive successful outcomes.
  • Contributed to the analysis of user and business needs, developed system modules, integrated components, and deployed solutions across environments.
  • Ensured consistency and traceability by working through all project stages, from initial requirements to production deployment.
  • Implemented code, wrote JUnit test cases, conducted unit testing, and validated workflows across multiple environments to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Applied Agile principles by organizing Scrum ceremonies, liaising between product owners, developers, and stakeholders for adaptive planning and transparency.
  • Produced functional and technical documentation, test cases, and results to ensure knowledge transfer, regulatory compliance, and ongoing system maintainability.

Senior Software Engineer

HSBC
04.2013 - 01.2016
  • Modernized and optimized legacy systems, writing clean, efficient code to improve functionality and performance.
  • Provided technical guidance, led development teams, and served as the primary point of contact for offshore teams to ensure smooth project execution and communication.
  • Led the requirement analysis process, collaborating with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives. Managed project execution across all stages, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions complied with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Oversaw and coordinated testing efforts across SIT, DEV, and UAT environments, ensuring thorough validation of the system before deployment.

Programmer Analyst

CTS
12.2010 - 03.2013
  • Developed robust software designs and code implementation, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and high performance.
  • Led and executed tasks throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from planning, development, to deployment, and maintenance.
  • Wrote clean, efficient code, conducted thorough code reviews, and ensured adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Worked closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive quality improvements and ensure timely delivery.
  • Tested business logic and validations, identified bottlenecks, and optimized system performance for better efficiency and user experience.

Software Engineer

IMIMobile (Cisco Webex)
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • Understanding requirements, developing software design, and coding to meet project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Wrote efficient, maintainable code, identifying and debugging issues to ensure optimal performance.
  • Worked closely with team members to resolve bugs and enhance product quality, contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Validated business logic and rules through comprehensive testing to ensure system accuracy and reliability.
  • Automated routine tasks using scripting tools to improve efficiency, while also managing documentation to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing.

Education

⦁ Master of Computer Applications -

⦁ St. John's Institute of Science & Tech, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
05.2007

⦁ Bachelor of Computer Science -

⦁ Aurora's Degree College, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

⦁ Project Delivery Management

⦁ Agile Scrum Project Management

⦁ Project Planning, Scope, Scheduling

⦁ Risk, Resource, Time Management

⦁ Client, Stakeholder Management

⦁ Agile Coach, Mentoring, Leadership

⦁ SDLC, SOLID, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe

⦁ Strong Communication, Collaboration

⦁ J2SE/J2EE/CORE JAVA 8 & 17

⦁ Spring, Spring MVC, Springboot

⦁ Microservices Architecture

⦁ SQL, JPA, Hibernate

⦁ Eclipse, STS, VS Code, IntelliJ

⦁ Jenkins, CI/CD, Sonar, and DevOps

⦁ AWS, GCP, Azure Cloud technologies

⦁ JIRA, ADO, Confluence

⦁ Git, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK

⦁ Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis

⦁ HTML, CSS, JSP, JS, Angular

Accomplishments

  • Accelerated Project Delivery: Spearheaded cross-functional teams of 5–30 members to consistently deliver projects 1–2 weeks ahead of schedule, optimizing workflows and leveraging efficient project management practices.
  • Enhanced Client Satisfaction: Boosted customer satisfaction scores by 25% through proactive stakeholder engagement, tailored delivery strategies, and a focus on personalized, high-touch solutions that exceeded client expectations.
  • Cost Efficiency: Drove a 20% reduction in project costs by optimizing resource allocation, streamlining processes, and implementing robust budget controls, ensuring financial targets were met without compromising quality.
  • High-Value Project Management: Led and successfully delivered multiple medium to large - scale projects on time and within scope, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and client requirements, while effectively managing risks and stakeholder communication.

Certification

⦁ Oracle Certified Java Programmer, Java SE 6 / Java EE 5.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

SUTHERLAND
01.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Project Manager

LTIMINDTREE
09.2018 - 11.2023

Software Engineer III

TERADATA
01.2016 - 08.2018

Senior Software Engineer

HSBC
04.2013 - 01.2016

Programmer Analyst

CTS
12.2010 - 03.2013

Software Engineer

IMIMobile (Cisco Webex)
08.2008 - 12.2010

⦁ Bachelor of Computer Science -

⦁ Aurora's Degree College, Osmania University
04.2001 -

⦁ Master of Computer Applications -

⦁ St. John's Institute of Science & Tech, Osmania University

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