Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
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Sreekanth Viswanathan

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven professional with a robust background in application, product, and process management. Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring high efficiency and exceptional quality. Notable achievement includes driving operational improvements through innovative application solutions. Committed to adaptability and proactive problem-solving in dynamic environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Application Specialist

Elsevier
Chennai
04.2021 - Current
  • Created defect fixes by resolving customer problems.
  • Created comprehensive operational guidelines.
  • Delivered end-user support for application issues escalated from Help Desk staff.
  • Collaborated with development teams to evaluate defect impact.
  • Created and executed strategies for defect management.
  • Monitored bug resolutions across various versions, ensuring each fix was implemented correctly.
  • Administered product backlogs to ensure clear and prioritized items based on business value.
  • Translated detailed requirements from customers into an organized product backlog.
  • Monitored system performance to anticipate potential issues before they occur.
  • Monitored and recorded incidents, problems, requests.
  • Delivered technical assistance to resolve intricate issues.
  • Offered direction to team members concerning their assigned duties.
  • Facilitated resource allocation among various departments and teams for timely project completion.
  • Detailed every aspect of reported issues with precise documentation.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to focus on resolving top-priority issues.
  • Gathered feedback through surveys and focus groups.
  • Defined user stories and product requirements through collaboration with stakeholders.

Application Specialist

Elsevier
Chennai
04.2019 - 03.2021

2nd line application support | Defect reporting | UAT | Training | Procedure documentation | Troubleshooting | RCA

Senior Technical Specialist

Elsevier
Chennai
03.2014 - 04.2019

Local Applications Manager

Elsevier
Chennai
04.2012 - 02.2014

Executive - Operations

Elsevier
Chennai
02.2009 - 04.2012

Senior Associate

Hewlett Packard
Chennai
06.2007 - 02.2009

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Anna University
Chennai, India
08-2011

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Alpha Arts & Science College
Chennai, India
04-2007

Skills

  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Requirements gathering
  • Proficient Technical Expertise
  • Agile Project Management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Project management expertise
  • Expert problem solving
  • Proficient in ITIL Practices
  • Customer support excellence
  • Problem solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Change management expertise
  • Stakeholder management
  • Defect analysis
  • Defect tracking expertise
  • Incident management

Affiliations

  • Family time | Travelling | Car enthusiast | Foodie

Languages

English
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • DevOps - 2019
  • AgilePM Foundation - 2023
  • Google Cybersecurity - Ongoing

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed the Support Query Reduction project at the RELX UK office
  • Special secondment as Knowledge Manager and trained the support team at the RELX Philippines office
  • Implemented Defect Management practices for the major application - Editorial Manager (EM)

Timeline

Senior Application Specialist

Elsevier
04.2021 - Current

Application Specialist

Elsevier
04.2019 - 03.2021

Senior Technical Specialist

Elsevier
03.2014 - 04.2019

Local Applications Manager

Elsevier
04.2012 - 02.2014

Executive - Operations

Elsevier
02.2009 - 04.2012

Senior Associate

Hewlett Packard
06.2007 - 02.2009

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Anna University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Alpha Arts & Science College
Sreekanth Viswanathan