Prashanth Chandrashekar
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with 13+ years of experience in project handling, client management, quality assurance, and presales roles. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, ensuring project execution within budget and timeline, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager- Implementation
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2023 - Current
- Managing end-to-end TCS BaNCS multi-product implementation which includes Core Banking, Loans & Payments solutions for a leading bank in Kuwait, ensuring seamless integration of banking solutions.
- Developing detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and execution tracking mechanisms to maintain project schedules.
- Monitoring and optimizing Delivery, Deployment, Migration and testing activities to uphold the highest quality standards.
- Complete knowledge of CICD process- handled deployment of software package deliveries at onsite, into SIT/QA, UAT and Production regions.
- Resolve Issues during Integration- with Middleware and other 3rd party systems of the Customer as per defined Product Architecture.
- Handling Databases Migration- of actual customer data in pre-production and production region. Ensuring data compliance and resolve issues encountered during migration process.
- Defects Analysis and resolutions in ALM- Jira & Mastercraft tools. Taking part in daily defect triage calls, and handling customer queries and escalations.
- Overseeing infrastructure readiness, resource allocation, and installation coordination to ensure smooth project deployment.
- Leading stakeholder communication by providing comprehensive weekly status reports and progress updates to management and clients.
- Handling Release Management: Ensuring deliveries are with version management.
Onsite Project Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Led the successful implementation of TCS BaNCS Core Banking, Loan Origination & Servicing products for a major banking client.
- Managed requirement gathering, functional and technical solution design, development, and rigorous testing activities to ensure a robust banking implementation.
- Spearheaded client engagements, daily interactions, and steering committee meetings to address concerns and drive project alignment.
- Handled risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and change requests, ensuring smooth transitions during pre and post-go-live phases.
- Conducted detailed product demonstrations, ensuring deliverables met stakeholder expectations and adhered to high-quality benchmarks.
Quality Analyst – Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Led a team of quality analysts in end-to-end testing of TCS BaNCS Retail & Corporate Loan Product, ensuring compliance with business and functional requirements.
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and user story-based validations to maintain software integrity.
- Conducted System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Performance Testing, leveraging automation tools for efficiency.
- Managed defect tracking, resolution, and reporting using tools such as JIRA and ALM, ensuring streamlined quality assurance processes.
Business Analyst – Presales
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Led presales activities for TCS BaNCS GBP, loans, payments and other banking solutions, including understanding customer requirements, crafting RFP/RFI responses, and preparing winning proposals.
- Worked closely with product teams to define and present tailored solutions for client needs, participating in PoCs and demonstrations.
- Defined hardware and software configurations, including deployment models, to optimize performance based on client requirements.
- Provided expertise in effort estimation, cost analysis, and profitability projections across EMEA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Business Development/Presales Coordinator
Tech Mahindra
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted in-depth market research and intelligence gathering to identify target customers and map sales opportunities.
- Managed RFx (RFP/RFQ/RFI) responses, aligning structured solutions with client needs while coordinating between internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed sales and marketing collaterals, executed sales campaigns, and supported initial client interactions for lead validation.
- Oversaw customer visits and contract execution, ensuring streamlined business development processes.
Education
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Global Academy of Technology
01.2010
Skills
- PMO Governance,
- Risk Mitigation,
- Stakeholder Engagement,
- Agile Delivery
- Test Management
- Automation Testing
- Oracle SQL
Certification
- Project Management Certifications
- Diploma in Business Analysis (IIBA)
- AWS Technical Professional (Digital)
- JMeter Certification
Timeline
Project Manager- Implementation
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2023 - Current
Onsite Project Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2021 - 10.2023
Quality Analyst – Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2019 - 08.2021
Business Analyst – Presales
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2015 - 03.2019
Business Development/Presales Coordinator
Tech Mahindra
04.2013 - 05.2015
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Global Academy of Technology
Passport Details
V1130745
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/07/1987
- Gender: Male
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
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