Nishikant Wairkar

• An accomplishment-driven professional Project manager specializing in Agile/ Scrum and Waterfall methodologies within the Payment domain
• Actively using Gen AI and helping team members in learning Gen AI and prompt Engineering

• Resourceful in developing and initiating projects, managing costs, and monitoring performance
• Possess key skills and competencies such as effective requirement gathering and elicitation, sprint planning, negotiation, requirement analysis, risk management, and conflict resolution, contributing to project success
• Effective in facilitating and supporting all Scrum events including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining project backlogs by prioritizing user stories, tasks and defects using JIRA
• Received multiple awards for implementing advanced technical tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall on several projects
• Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring process optimization and continuous improvement in project management
• Earned appreciation by managing a huge pilot project which was based on Pega Systems
• Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication, and driving project success through effective stakeholder engagement and team empowerment
• Successfully reduced project costs and increased team efficiency in the current role, showcasing strong financial acumen and capability to optimize resources
• A prolific leader with strong interpersonal, organizational, management, problem-solving and relationship building skills; possess strong business acumen and the capacity to convert visuals into reality.

• Analyzed data trends to support business decision-making processes.
• Developed reports using analytical tools like Excel for management review
• Implemented strategies for automating organizational processes using VBA

• Managed daily operations and staff scheduling to ensure smooth workflow.
• Collaborated with team to develop training programs for new employees.
• Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock levels met business needs.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service enhancement.
• Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

• Coordinated logistics for container shipping and delivery operations.
• Managed documentation and compliance for international shipping regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes.

• Assisted team with daily operational tasks and project coordination.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.