POOJITH VADDEPOGU

Key Projects

• Led end-to-end product lifecycle management (PLM) including requirement discovery, solution design, sprint execution, testing, and deployment, ensuring full alignment with business objectives, KPIs, and delivery timelines.
• Owned product roadmaps, defined feature prioritization strategies, and optimized release cycles to drive user adoption, scalability, ROI, and business value across Banking, Insurance, and IoT domains.
• Executed Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) by driving backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement, ensuring predictable and high-quality delivery.
• Gathered, analyzed, and validated business requirements, user journeys, workflows, and functional/non-functional needs, translating them into user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, BRDs, FRDs, and technical specifications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, UX/UI, solution architects, DevOps, compliance, business stakeholders) to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance digital solutions.
• Performed gap analysis, impact assessment, data mapping, and process optimization to streamline operations and enhance product functionality.
• Managed SDLC & project execution, ensuring on-time delivery through risk identification, RAID/RACI management, issue tracking, scope control, and stakeholder reporting.
• Supported UAT planning, test case validation, defect triage, and production rollout, ensuring seamless transition from development to deployment.
• Star Union Dai-ichi (SUD) – Insurance Application Development
  Led full-cycle business analysis, requirement elicitation, workflow mapping, and stakeholder coordination for building an Insurance platform.
  Worked with underwriting, operations, actuarial, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance (IRDAI), operational efficiency, and customer-centric workflows.
  Created process flows, wireframes, functional specifications, and supported Agile sprint execution and UAT to ensure on-time delivery.
• Genie – IoT Smart Garage Door Automation Platform
  Acted as Project Manager & Product Owner, leading the initiative from product design and architecture to development, testing, integration, and final delivery.
  Oversaw IoT device integration, mobile app requirements, backend services, and communication protocols ensuring seamless hardware–software interaction.
  Managed cross-functional team coordination, sprint execution, UX/UI wireframing, API requirements, quality assurance, and go-live readiness.

• Managed 3+ projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and business goals, achieving 95% on-time project delivery.
• Met 100% of project deadlines without compromising quality, budget, or compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Increased team collaboration by 30% through structured communication channels, enhancing project efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by 25%, proactively addressing concerns and exceeding client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Optimized resource utilization by 20%, adjusting schedules and workforce allocation to keep projects on track.
• Strengthened stakeholder trust, delivering weekly project updates and maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate in executive reviews.
• Resolved 90% of project conflicts within cross-functional teams, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment.
• Achieved 100% compliance with project milestones, providing technical and operational guidance to ensure seamless execution.
• Reduced scope creep by 40%, managing stakeholder expectations with transparent reporting and timely updates.

• Gathered and analyzed technical requirements for API development and integration in the Philippines, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Facilitated UAT sign-off for an API banking project, managing the JIRA board to track and resolve issues for on-time delivery.
• Led sprint ceremonies and capacity planning, optimizing workflow and resource allocation for development efficiency.
• Collaborated in team meetings, sharing insights and addressing challenges to drive project success.
• Developed high-quality documentation, enhancing training and adoption of new systems.
• Performed gap analysis, identifying process improvements to align systems with business goals.
• Translated business needs into clear project requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.

• Led BA & PM roles for banking and Pharma projects, ensuring 98% on-time delivery through effective requirement analysis and stakeholder communication.
• Improved decision-making efficiency by 30% by delivering actionable insights on market trends and competitor activities.
• Accelerated stakeholder decision-making by 25%, presenting research findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Conducted SWOT analysis, identifying 3+ growth opportunities per project and developing strategic action plans.
• Strengthened partnerships, enhancing collaboration and information exchange, leading to a 15% increase in process efficiency.
• Automated reporting, reducing manual efforts by 40% and providing real-time business performance insights.
• Implemented business intelligence solutions, improving operational efficiency by 20% and supporting data-driven decision-making.