Prasath C
Bengaluru
Summary
PMP certified project manager with over 14 years of experience orchestrating high-stakes infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives for global tier-1 financial institutions and telecom leaders.Expert in managing multi-million dollar budgets, cross-functional global teams and AI-integrated project lifecycles to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
HCL Technologies
Bengaluru
03.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the deployment of Intelligent Edge Infrastructure for a Tier-1 Global Bank (JPMC), enabling low-latency data processing and Edge-AI readiness across 500+ global nodes.
- Leading 20-25 cross-functional resources across engineering, operations, QA, vendors, and PMO to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Driving Agile execution through Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, achieving 92-95% sprint predictability.
- Defining and enforcing RACI models to clarify ownership across delivery and escalation workflows, reducing handoff delays by 25%.
- Monitoring KPIs, risks, and dependencies through JIRA dashboards and trackers, reducing post-delivery defects and rework by 30%.
- Producing weekly and monthly executive reports covering progress, financials, risks, and mitigation plans.
Project Manager
Embibe
Bengaluru
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed delivery of AI-powered education platforms supporting personalized learning, analytics, and assessment workflows.
- Led 10+ team leads and 50+ contributors across engineering, data science, content, and design teams.
- Applied Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, cycle time, and lead time to improve delivery predictability.
- Reduced delivery risks and operational issues by 35% through proactive planning and dependency management.
- Improved platform efficiency and collaboration, resulting in a 50% productivity increase.
- Contributed to enhanced learner experience and adoption, achieving a 60% increase in user satisfaction.
- AI-driven EdTech Platform
Assistant Project Manager
ESSM Innovative Technologies
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Facilitated enterprise project delivery through effective planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution activities.
- Coordinated resources and timelines to meet scope, cost, and quality targets.
- Generated cost value reconciliation and forecasting reports aligned with financial controls.
- Trained and mentored 12 team members, enhancing productivity and delivery discipline.
- Managed project documentation, ensuring accurate records were kept for all aspects of the project lifecycle.
- Communicated effectively with clients, building positive, professional relationships for enhanced customer loyalty.
- Maintained organised calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
Assistant Professor
E.S Engineering College
Tamil Nadu
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Delivered outcome-based curriculum aligned with engineering and technology standards.
- Planned and managed academic projects, evaluations, and student mentoring programs.
- Developed strong communication, planning, and leadership skills through academic project management.
- Delivered engaging lectures, seminars and tutorials, increasing class productivity.
- Provided one-to-one support to students requiring additional help, focusing on building confidence and academic skills.
- Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects.
- Encouraged students to ask challenging questions and thoroughly examine subject material.
Sales Engineer
Bry Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed customer-facing technical engagements, coordinating orders, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
- Improved customer satisfaction through structured follow-ups and service improvements.
- Recommended products and services fit for clients' needs.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and internal teams, bridging gaps and ensuring project success.
- Utilised CRM software to track client interactions, sales progress, and project statuses, ensuring accurate sales forecasting.
- Capitalised on growth and expanded opportunities leveraging market and competitor data.
- Provisioned services to suit customers' schedule and preferences.
Education
M.E - First Class with Distinction
Production Engineering
B.E - First Class with Distinction
Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Project and program management
- Agile methodologies
- Scrum practices
- Sprint planning
- Governance frameworks
- AI and data projects
- Financial services delivery
- EdTech management
- Risk assessment
- Dependency oversight
- Service level agreements
- Stakeholder communication
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Pursuing PMI- CPMAI
- Google Project Management (Coursera)
- Scrum Master Certification
- Agile with Atlassian JIRA
- Google Data Analytics
- Engineering Project Management
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/prasath-kanna-c
Publications
Peer-reviewed publications in engineering, analytics, and applied technology domains.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
HCL Technologies
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Embibe
02.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Project Manager
ESSM Innovative Technologies
06.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Professor
E.S Engineering College
06.2013 - 05.2018
Sales Engineer
Bry Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd
09.2009 - 05.2011
M.E - First Class with Distinction
Production Engineering
B.E - First Class with Distinction
Mechanical Engineering