Ravi Kumar GS
Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic person with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Software engineering, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating development plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Work closely with Cross functional teams to meet the product development and meeting organization goals. Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination and innovative solution development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager, Engineering Team
VahVah Institue Private Ltd.,
Bangalore
2020.09 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for different level of projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of
quality performance - Led Engineering, Design and QA teams through technical
implementation, UI/UX design and quality releases - Managing QA team meeting quality standards across websites
and mobile platform applications - Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
IT Consultant - Mentor /QA Manager
M56 Studios
Bangalore
2019.01 - 2022.08
- Participated and Contributed in Gaming, iOT, eCommerce and Social apps projects. Played a key role in quality management and Project planning discussions.
- Build QA team hiring freshers and experienced resources, trained them to deliver quality products across Gaming app, iOT application, eCommerce website and other social apps meeting the quality goal set by the company and Apple Arcade.
- Assessed business requirements and identified gaps, Involved in architectural discussion, Suggested improvements in the Gaming experience, Bluetooth support in iOT applications and other design suggestions in Social apps and helped in finalizing payment integration in eCOmmerce website.
- Developed strategic QA plan and execution
- Mentoring Project / Product managers on multi-tasking, handling tools, insight product knowledge, co-ordination techniques and
project deliverables - Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and other key stake holders.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
Director
Eronkan Technologies
Bangalore
2015.02 - 2018.09
- Research and Development of Industrial iOT solutions across different verticals of manufacturing industries.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to
increase business growth and integrate work strategies - Established foundational processes for business operations
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Played vital role in building industrial iOT platform and
customized solutions to different industry verticals, Growing the
MVP, defining specifications and bringing that product into
life. - Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Sales pitch to the new prospects technically and non technically.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Manager - QA
Support.com Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2010.02 - 2015.08
- Design, implement and improve product quality standards
- Assist in recruiting process, Training, motivating, coaching, and correcting QA resources to ensure that standards are met.
- Create reports to track progress and formulate strategies to increase productivity
- Review processes in order to ensure that they align with current
trends, Reported production malfunction to team leads and QA team members with resolution - Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information
- Handling onsite and offshore QA teams, Involved in Dev-ops and resolving critical issues in the hosting platforms
- Helping product managers in designing the product features
by going over the problem statements - Closely worked with UI/UX design teams meeting product
features requirement and enable best in class user experience - Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
Team Lead - QA
SupportSoft India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2006.08 - 2010.02
- Requirement analysis, Product discussions and Product design
- Build QA Strategy, Test plan and Business use cases
- Mentoring QA team, Technical implementation discussion with
Architects and meeting QA deliverables - Manage QA team, managed schedules, accepted time off
requests and found coverage for short shifts - Tracked receipts, employee hours and addressing employee or
production issue directly and implementing timely solution
along with developer team - Reported on updates to project specifications and progress
- .Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and on technical skill development
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Business Development Manager
Gigahertz Computing
Bangalore
2000.02 - 2006.08
- Responsible for developing newer requirements from the market needs and managing sales team in acquiring new clients and maintaining old clients. Also in-charge of identifying every sales lead and making the most out of every opportunity to increase revenue and profitability.
- Leading the effort in building and selling IT solutions to the large corporates, SMEs and SOHO segment. New ticketing management system to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation was one of the successful project during this tenure.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Managing software development team, IT team and Service department to achieving the deliverables as per the client requirements.
Sales and Service Engineer
Netline Information Solutions
Bangalore
1996.06 - 1999.12
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining IT products or services to existing and prospective customers. Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support. Close the sale leads and generate revenue to the company.
- Involved in technical support in resolving hardware and software related issues at the customer site.
- Managed technical integration, systems engineering program management, customer support and program management.
- Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
- Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engg., - Mechanical Engineering
Vasavi Education Trust
Bangalore, India 1990.04 - 1993.05
Certification - Advance Computing
NIIT
Bangalore 2001.04 -
Skills
Build and Manager Engg team
Timeline
Project Manager, Engineering Team
VahVah Institue Private Ltd.,
2020.09 - Current
IT Consultant - Mentor /QA Manager
M56 Studios
2019.01 - 2022.08
Director
Eronkan Technologies
2015.02 - 2018.09
Manager - QA
Support.com Pvt Ltd
2010.02 - 2015.08
Team Lead - QA
SupportSoft India Pvt Ltd
2006.08 - 2010.02
Certification - Advance Computing
NIIT
2001.04 -
Business Development Manager
Gigahertz Computing
2000.02 - 2006.08
Sales and Service Engineer
Netline Information Solutions
1996.06 - 1999.12
Diploma in Mechanical Engg., - Mechanical Engineering
Vasavi Education Trust
1990.04 - 1993.05
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