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Parimala Maganti

Parimala Maganti

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced professional with around 17+ years of IT experience in leading initiatives in the areas of agile software Delivery, project management, service, and solution management. 5+ years’ experience as Scrum Master. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Continuous Experienced in working with stakeholders across the Globe (APAC, India, USA, Canada, UK, Europe) - including client locations in India and United Kingdom in multiple successful engagements pSkilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Scrum Master

Thomson Reuters
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 08.2023
  • Projects: Onvio Confirmation, AdvanceFlow – Tax and Accounting Application – Audit based Cloud Migration Products in USA, UK, and CANADA
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Transformed the teams from Waterfall to Agile-Scrum methodology
  • Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (From Grooming, Planning, Stand ups, Review, Retrospective)

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bracknell
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Client: Waitrose –Top 10 Giant in Retail Industry
  • Projects – PMCO Offer Management System
  • Perform QA evaluations in the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of complex programs or systems
  • Design and execute test cases, analyse output for validity, and prepare test status reports documenting results
  • Performed webservices API testing using POSTMAN, Oracle SQL Dev for Database Testing and SPLUNK for Log analysis

Lead Scrum Master

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Cognizant is an American multinational corporation that provides IT services including digital, technology, consulting, and operation services.

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bracknell
08.2012 - 08.2017
  • Projects - Retail (EPOS, Web and Mobile Applications) covering Reds & Promos, offers and savings using Altova Spy XML, Waitrose Gift Cards and Vouchers, “Pick Your Own”, “New Business Account Card”, “Digital Payments through VeriFone”, “Eat In – Takeaway
  • Lead the QA delivery of POS enhancement features for large scale top UK Retailer with 300+ stores across the globe
  • Features include - EPOS applications; Server, EPOS, EFT, Cash SCO, Skinny SCO, Card only SCO, Quick Pay, Hospitality, Wireless, Quick Check CSD (Customer Service Desk), SEL (Shelf Edge Labels), SSC (Self Service Checkouts) such as Skinny SCO, Cash SCO and Card only SCO
  • Successfully completed all the releases on schedule and budget
  • Received highest customer satisfaction rating by rapidly resolving issues and establishing trust with customers
  • Primarily responsible for implementing the planning, execution, defect management and completion of multiple functional, integration and UAT cycles relating to new POS applications.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
08.2009 - 08.2012

QA Lead

Benvia Software (India)Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 08.2009

Senior Test Engineer

Expertus Infotech Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2008

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
09.2005 - 07.2007

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

JNTU
06.1997 - 6 2001

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILSundefined

Certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Additional Information

  • Awards & Achievements , Champions of Cognizant, Hyderabad Award (2022) Always striving, never settling Award (2021) Quarterly Award (2020) Awarded with Quarterly Pride for Q4 2018

Timeline

Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2023 - Current

Scrum Master

Thomson Reuters
11.2019 - 08.2023

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2019 - 11.2019

Lead Scrum Master

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2017 - 06.2019

Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2017

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2009 - 08.2012

QA Lead

Benvia Software (India)Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 08.2009

Senior Test Engineer

Expertus Infotech Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2008

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
09.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

JNTU
06.1997 - 6 2001

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