Nilava Poddar
Senior Program Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
- Seasoned program management professional having 18 plus years of experience with a strong technical foundation - with excellent leadership qualities in managing and executing large scale projects involving complex design and implementations with cross functional stakeholder orchestration and ultra-aggressive timelines.
- Experience in making proactive fund proposals. Skillful managing exposure, maintaining client satisfaction and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
- Specialist in Business Planning , Stakeholder management, RoadMap & Data and Analytics Strategy definitions. More than a decade of experience in process engineering, including requirements gathering, analyzing, and defining business and functional requirements.
- Hands on experience in implementing large scale data-warehousing solutions involving data visualization ,analytics and engineering with leading brands as customers across various geographical locations .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program/Portfolio Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2022 - Current
- End to end delivery ownership for a portfolio comprising of 150 plus team members across multiple geographical locations and technologies with cross functional team orchestration and ultra-aggressive timelines.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Strengthened client relationships, conducting regular meetings to review portfolio performance and address concerns.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Improved communication between departments by facilitating interdepartmental meetings focused on problem-solving strategies for common issues affecting customers'' experiences.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Senior Technical Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Manager - Digital Transformation leader managing in delivering end to end Business Intelligence & Analytics solutions with multi billion dollar enterprise
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements for the team.
- Managed multiple simultaneous project timelines effectively, ensuring all tasks were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented a culture of continuous learning within the organization by encouraging professional development opportunities and fostering an environment that values curiosity and growth.
Senior Technical Manager (Architect)
Infosys Ltd
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Senior Technical Manager - Customer Facing and Technology Management in designing and delivering one of most business critical reporting systems involving more than few thousand users, including time sensitive information.
- Promoted industry best practices within the team by conducting training sessions on relevant topics such as cybersecurity, data privacy regulations, and emerging technologies.
- Reduced project delivery time by optimizing resource allocation and improving project management processes.
- Championed a culture of innovation within the organization by encouraging new ideas and facilitating knowledge-sharing events.
Engineering Manager (Architect)
Infosys Ltd
08.2009 - 03.2016
- Technical solution expert for multiple projects in data warehousing involving data ingestion, storage and reporting design solutions in on-premises databases.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
- Increased efficiency through the automation of manual processes, saving time and resources on project completion.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
Engineering Lead
Infosys Ltd
11.2005 - 07.2009
- Led a team of engineers to meet aggressive deadlines, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by diligently addressing concerns, promptly resolving issues, and consistently delivering top-notch service.
- Developed robust technical documentation for effective knowledge transfer and streamlined maintenance procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement in the workplace.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
Education
B. Tech (Information Technology) -
West Bengal University of Technology
01.2001 - 1 2005
Higher Secondary (Science) - undefined
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
01.1999 - 1 2001
Skills
Customer Relationship Management
undefinedTimeline
Senior Program/Portfolio Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Technical Manager (Architect)
Infosys Ltd
04.2016 - 11.2019
Engineering Manager (Architect)
Infosys Ltd
08.2009 - 03.2016
Engineering Lead
Infosys Ltd
11.2005 - 07.2009
B. Tech (Information Technology) -
West Bengal University of Technology
01.2001 - 1 2005
Higher Secondary (Science) - undefined
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
01.1999 - 1 2001
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