Rajesh Kumar Namachivayam
Project manager
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven project manager with over 11 years in IT, including 3 years in project management. Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing production processes, and adhering to quality standards. Adept at using creative and analytical approaches for continuous improvement. Skilled in problem resolution, mentoring, and empowering teams to achieve exceptional performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Wipro
Chennai, Tamilnadu
2 2021 - 4 2024
- Managed high-priority projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, improving efficiency by 20% and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Secured essential resources and aligned them with project goals, reducing delays by 15% and improving utilization by 10%.
- Led offshore team of 25-30, implementing Agile practices for iterative projects and Waterfall processes for structured projects, enhancing communication by 30% and accelerating delivery by 25%.
- Monitored project milestones with Agile tools and traditional methods, achieving 98% on-time rate and reducing budget overruns by 20%.
- Met deadlines with zero safety incidents and 15% increase in client satisfaction by adapting management approaches to project needs.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to address deliverables, schedules, and conflicts, facilitating Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning for Agile projects, and managing detailed project plans and phase reviews for Waterfall projects.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented strategies for both methodologies, improving execution reliability by 20%.
- Prepared status reports for Agile and Waterfall projects, enhancing transparency and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 30%.
- Controlled scope creep with clear boundaries for Agile sprints and formal change management for Waterfall projects, reducing budget overruns by 15%.
- Mentored team members in Agile and Waterfall best practices, boosting performance by 20% and fostering collaborative environment
Test Lead
Wipro
Chennai, Tamilnadu
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Streamlined testing processes, increasing efficiency and reducing test cycle time by 25%.
- Directed regression testing teams, ensuring robust validation and supporting successful product development stages.
- Managed testing team of 15, overseeing efforts for multiple projects to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality.
- Reduced defect leakage by 30% through rigorous root cause analysis and proactive release cycle improvements.
- Enhanced software quality by designing and implementing test strategies, increasing defect detection by 20%.
- Delivered high-quality products on schedule by leveraging automated regression tests, minimizing human error.
- Collaborated with developers to promptly resolve issues, boosting customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Established communication channels between onsite and offshore teams, improving coordination and project integration.
- Worked closely with product owners to ensure alignment with project goals and up-to-date functionality.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by incorporating feedback, enhancing team performance by 20%
Senior Test engineer
Wipro
Chennai, Tamilnadu
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Executed test cases, ensuring high-quality deliverables with 95% pass rate.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies, reducing post-launch defects by 40% and increasing customer satisfaction by 25%.
- Performed SOAP UI, mainframe, and ad hoc testing, ensuring application reliability.
- Participated in stand-ups and sprint planning, contributing to effective project progress.
- Managed defect tracking and reporting, reducing resolution time by 20%.
- Reviewed test scenarios and provided feedback to enhance coverage and performance.
Test engineer
Wipro
Chennai, Tamilnadu
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Completed assignments on time with 100% on-time delivery rate.
- Conducted system, regression, and integration testing for robust performance.
- Implemented UI changes based on requirement analysis, improving user experience.
- Engaged in comprehensive test design and defect management to ensure high product quality
Education
Master of Science - Information technology
09.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
04.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
Project Management professional
Project planning and execution
Agile and Predictive Project management
SQL
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
SDLC and STLC Lifecycles
QA Management
ALM and JIRA
Coaching and Mentoring
Project Scope and Schedule Management
Defect management and root cause analysis
Project tracking and project closure
Change Control Processes
Automation opportunities and implementation
Cross functional team handling
Performance evaluation and improvements
Problem solving and decision making
Resource and Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
PMP, Project Management Professional, PMI, 08/2024