Soumyaprakash Nanda
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a track record of 16+ years in delivering strategic insights, leading cross-functional teams, and driving impactful solutions for private sector clients. Specializing in data analytics, digital transformation, IT consulting, data governance, and project management. Adept at cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders, spearheading large-scale transformation initiatives, and leveraging emerging technologies to optimize processes and deliver value across diverse industries.
Diligent Project Manager with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Wipro Limited
08.2023 - 09.2024
- RPA and IPA assessments and strategy development through data collection and client interviews to recommend the optimal RPA platform(s) based on client needs, scope and prioritize processes for Automation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Operating Model Development and building an implementation Road Map and business case
- Leadership & Collaborative interpersonal skills to engage & motivate team members process mapping, design thinking, wireframing, and business intelligence gathering to drive efficient and effective decision-making
- Successfully managed over 140 production processes while adhering to SLAs, resulting in a total ROI of 125%
Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Defined project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
- Develop detailed project plans and schedules
- Lead and coordinated the project team, including RPA developers, analysts, and testers
- Ensured effective communication and collaboration among team members
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, process maps, and solution designs
- Experienced in developing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and creating JIRA Epics and Stories for new development and product enhancement
- Assessed existing processes to identify automation opportunities
- Worked closely with Business Analysts to understand process requirements and objective
- Oversaw the design of RPA solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and comply with best practices
- Successfully managed over 30 processes, achieving a total annual cost saving of $799,000
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Lead and managed projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing solutions
- Mentored and Guided junior team members, providing feedback and support to help them grow
- Created detailed Reports and Presentations to Communicate findings and progress to stakeholders
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices
- Conducted assessment of more than 25 process and shared the recommendation with the PEX team
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Worked on projects like K2Admin, J&J using technologies like Flex, Spring, Hybris
- Designed and implemented a migration project using Agile methodology
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked on projects like: Order Management Portlet, Identify Legal Text, Tax WatchBatch and more projects using technologies like Java, J2EE, Flex, Portlet JDBC, Hibernate, JUnit, Signed Applet
Software Engineer
SLK Software Service PVT Ltd
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Implemented software solutions for POS solution for Retail Banking sector using Tapestry Framework
Associate IT Consultant
ITC Infotech India PVT Ltd
12.2007 - 03.2009
- Create new clinical research forms for client using Adobe Lifecycle designer
- Worked on web services to provide data regarding products to the client
- Worked onsite for a month for building Rapo
Education
MBA - DataScience
PESU
Bengaluru, India01-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
PESIT
Bengaluru, India06-2006
Skills
- Data Analysis, predictive modelling, computer vision and machine learning techniques
- RPA and Automation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Scheduling
- End-to-End Project Management
- Requirements Analysis and Solutions
- Collaborative Leadership
- Client Engagement
- Strategic Business Leadership
- Software Development
Certification
- Advance level RPA Developer, 01/17, Automation Anywhere
- Scrum Master, 04/15, International Scrum Institute
- SUN Certified Programmer, 11/08, Sun Microsystem
Timeline
Project Manager
Wipro Limited
08.2023 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2015 - 04.2019
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2012 - 06.2015
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2010 - 06.2012
Software Engineer
SLK Software Service PVT Ltd
11.2009 - 09.2010
Associate IT Consultant
ITC Infotech India PVT Ltd
12.2007 - 03.2009
MBA - DataScience
PESU
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
PESIT
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