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Awards
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Raja Kandibanda

Nereduchrala

Summary

Dynamic Change Manager with a proven track record at Tata Consultancy Services, adept in project management and Agile methodologies. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and negotiation, I drive successful change initiatives, enhancing business processes and client satisfaction. My leadership fosters collaboration, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while leveraging SQL and ITIL frameworks for optimal results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Change Manager & Project Management

Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current

Change Manger

  • Directed the project team, facilitating contractor activities to deliver projects under budget and within stringent deadlines.
  • Oversaw project progress, modifying plans and resources as required to meet objectives.
  • Analyzed business processes to uncover strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Developed innovative and strategic proposals to expand the business and client portfolio.
  • Facilitated regular project reviews and reports for senior management, emphasizing achievements, and highlighting areas for improvement.
  • Enabled effective communication among project stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborated with clients to establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables, nurturing robust relationships.
  • Presented status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes.
  • Executed post-implementation evaluations to assess the long-term effects of change initiatives, providing recommendations for continuous enhancements.
  • Mitigated project conflicts and challenges using adept problem-solving and negotiation strategies.
  • Championed customer needs through close collaboration with product development teams to integrate feedback.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition processes.
  • Created communication plans to inform stakeholders about upcoming changes.
  • Created communication plans to ensure stakeholders were informed of changes throughout the process.
  • Leveraged prescribed change management tools such as impact analyses, enablement plans and readiness assessments to support updates.

Project Manager:

  • Drafted and finalized the Statement of Work (SOW) for a new project with cross-functional teams to define the scope, deliverables, timelines, acceptance criteria, and pricing, resulting in streamlined project management and successful on-time delivery.
  • Directed project management and change requests, capturing customer requirements for on-time, budget-adherent delivery.
  • Conducted regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, promoting open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Managed the development of project documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in records across project lifecycles.
  • Collaborated with technology teams to streamline Business As Usual operations.
  • Established monthly KPIs and monitored performance against objectives to enhance sales strategies.
  • Introduced new services such as ServiceNow and Ignio to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw critical incidents, directing resolution efforts to mitigate business disruptions.
  • Executed internal audits to verify compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Addressed customer escalations as the primary contact, facilitating swift resolutions and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions to optimize onboarding and improve information sharing.
  • Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes for internal staff and clients, ensuring compliance.

Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and eliminate software bugs.
  • Engineered and deployed software solutions addressing client requirements, boosting system functionality, and user satisfaction.
  • Guided junior developers, imparting expertise and best practices to enhance team development and knowledge expansion.
  • Analysed and resolved software issues to identify and correct discrepancies.
  • Employed Agile methodologies to oversee project lifecycles, guaranteeing prompt delivery of features and bug fixes.
  • Delivered comprehensive project reports weekly to update manager on milestones and progress.
  • Applied Agile methodologies throughout the software development life cycle, fostering teamwork and efficient project management.

Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • Developed and maintained scalable MVC .NET applications to meet business objectives and user needs.
  • Analyzed existing programs to determine improvements and enhancements needed for better performance.
  • Worked with colleagues to create teaching materials, manuals, and learning environments to support training plans and activities.
  • Applied Agile methodologies throughout the software development life cycle, fostering teamwork, and efficient project management.
  • Negotiated with stakeholders to define project scopes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Conducted thorough unit and integration testing to identify bugs, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information technology

R.M.K Engineering College
Chennai
01.2017

Intermediate – Grade XII - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Board of Intermediate Education
Narayana Junior College
04.2013

Secoundry Education – Grade X - English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, Economics

Board of Secondary Education
Sri Vani English Medium School
04.2011

Skills

  • Change management
  • Project management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership skills
  • Negotiation tactics
  • SQL knowledge
  • MVC NET development
  • Azure fundamentals
  • Kanban
  • Business continuity planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • MS Office tools
  • ITIL framework
  • ServiceNow ITIS

Hobbies and Interests

  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Awards

  • Client Appreciation Award for the best performance – FY 2024-25
  • Consistently rated as a top-tier performer for FY 20-21, FY 21-22, FY 22-23, FY 23-24, FY 24-25
  • Service and Commitment Award, 09/25
  • Contextual Master Award, 03/25
  • On the Spot Award, 01/25
  • On the Spot Award, 08/24

Accomplishments

    Client Appreciation Award – FY 2024-25

    Consistently rated as a top-tier performer for FY 20-21, FY 21-22, FY 22-23, FY 23-24, and FY 24-25

    Awarded Service and Commitment Award in the month of September 2025

    Awarded the Contextual Master Award in March 2025

    Awarded client appreciation from the client for best performance of the year

    Awarded the On-the-Spot Award in January 2025

    Awarded the On-the-Spot Award in August 2024

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Change Manager & Project Management

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2023 - Current

Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2022 - 08.2023

Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Information technology

R.M.K Engineering College

Intermediate – Grade XII - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Board of Intermediate Education

Secoundry Education – Grade X - English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, Economics

Board of Secondary Education
Raja Kandibanda