Uday Shanker Dhanasri

Program and Project Delivery

• End-to-end ownership of project/program delivery with a focus on Agile methodologies.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage backlogs, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery.

• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders and architects.

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Mentor and coach Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members across product lines.

• Foster team collaboration, remove impediments, and maintain focus on delivery goals.

• Lead large, distributed teams in onsite/offshore/nearshore models using Agile practices.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Analytics, DWH, and Regulatory Affairs) to craft high-value solutions.

• Interact with clients for requirements gathering, risk assessment, and finalization of technical architecture.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in data warehousing, data modeling, and creating dashboards and KPIs for data visualization.

• Expertise in designing and implementing physical data warehouses and data marts.

• Skilled in creating logical/physical models, data flows, and metadata documentation.

Process Optimization & Metrics

• Define and implement delivery metrics to measure project quality, performance, and success.

• Optimize team resource management, including cross-training, upskilling, and hiring strategies.

• Monitor project performance, analyze variances, and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Development & Testing

• Translate business requirements into user stories, mockups, and prototypes.

• Conduct impact analysis, root cause analysis, and peer reviews during development.

• Manage test strategies, user acceptance testing, and change requests during release cycles.

Achievements

• Increased feature release velocity by 20% through effective logistics portfolio management.

• Successfully executed complex data warehouse projects and ensured delivery excellence.

Technical Expertise and Project Coordination

• Actively participated in daily stand-up meetings to provide project status updates and coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams.

• Researched, diagnosed, and resolved software issues by collaborating with relevant teams and adhering to escalation protocols.

• Conducted regular meetings and follow-ups via phone and email to ensure timely resolution of project-related issues.

Software Development and Troubleshooting

• Developed software programs based on user stories and implemented fixes for reported issues in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensured system functionality post-troubleshooting and documented technical knowledge in comprehensive notes and manuals.

• Monitored system alerts, maintained issue logs, and ensured adherence to quality assurance processes for production systems.

Knowledge Transfer and Documentation

• Prepared detailed knowledge transfer documentation, including support handbooks and knowledge entries.

• Organized and conducted workshops and training sessions to share knowledge and improve team competency.

Issue Resolution and Process Improvement

• Identified and reported recurring issues, performed root cause analysis, and implemented code changes to prevent recurrence.

• Ensured all fixes underwent thorough reviews and testing before deployment, updating status and artifacts in JIRA.

• Analyzed business processes, ensured compliance with controlled procedures, and provided actionable insights for improvement.