SHASHI PRASAD K
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven IT Project Manager and Program Manager with 11+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale software, data, and AI-driven projects. PMP-certified Agile leader with expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies. Proven track record of reducing project cycle time by 30%, boosting sprint velocity by 20%, and maintaining 90%+ budget adherence. Experienced in cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making across fintech, IT services, and SaaS domains.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Project Manager / Program Manager
Uvation LLC
Bengaluru
09.2023 - Current
- Agile Transformation & Process Optimization - Spearheaded Agile transformation for multiple cross-functional teams, boosting sprint velocity by 20% and improving delivery predictability.
- Reduced project cycle time by 30% through process optimization, workflow redesign, and implementation of Agile best practices.
- Established a data-driven KPI reporting system using Power BI, enabling real-time visibility and improved executive decision-making.
- Risk Management & Budget Control - Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk mitigation framework, maintaining 90%+ budget adherence across all active projects.
- Implemented proactive resource allocation strategies, improving overall project efficiency and team utilization.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Communication - Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration across engineering, marketing, and operations teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Designed and delivered mentorship & training programs for 20+ developers, reducing onboarding time by 50%.
Data Project Lead | Project Manager
Finquest Pte
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 09.2023
- AI & Data-Driven Growth - Integrated AI & ML models into M&A analytics pipelines, directly contributing to a 30% revenue increase.
- Standardized data transformation pipelines, significantly improving data accuracy and processing speed.
- Process Automation & Efficiency - Optimized data operations by consolidating insights from 10+ data sources, reducing manual intervention by 40%.
- Enhanced data processing efficiency by 40% through automation and ETL pipeline improvements.
- Leadership & Performance Management - Fast-tracked promotion within 12 months due to outstanding performance and project delivery excellence.
- Led cross-functional teams spanning engineering, data science, and business operations.
Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer → Team Lead
RMS Technologies Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2014 - 03.2022
- Product Innovation & Agile Delivery - Redeveloped legacy default system, increasing user engagement by 60%.
- Launched 15+ new product features, accelerating customer adoption.
- Built and maintained a robust CI/CD pipeline, reducing software deployment time by 60%.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Directed a 23-member development team, boosting team productivity by 30%.
- Managed cross-functional teams for ERP, E-commerce, and Data Science projects.
- Led functional requirement gathering from 14+ stakeholders, ensuring full business-IT alignment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
ACS College of Engineering
Bengaluru04.2014
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- SAFe
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Budget Control & Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- CI/CD Pipelines
- DevOps
- Cloud (Azure)
- API Integration
- Data Analytics
- Power BI
- KPI Reporting
- OKR Frameworks
- Python
- SQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Jira
- Confluence
- Bitbucket
- Change Management
- Process Optimization
- Sprint Planning
- ClickUp
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
- Agile Project Management, Google-Coursera
- Generative AI for Project Managers
- Data Science Fundamentals
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashiprasadk/
Timeline
IT Project Manager / Program Manager
Uvation LLC
09.2023 - Current
Data Project Lead | Project Manager
Finquest Pte
03.2022 - 09.2023
Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer → Team Lead
RMS Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
ACS College of Engineering