Upendra Yerrasani

Implemented Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for KP Automation project.

Roles

• Collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to define project scope.
• Partnered with architects to complete high-level and low-level designs.
• Reviewed design documents with clients, securing sign-off as per schedule.
• Facilitated discovery sessions with architects and stakeholders to establish strategic roadmap.
• Allocated resources by coordinating closely with development managers.
• Defined quarterly budget in collaboration with finance and executive teams.
• Conducted Program Increment (PI) planning with all development trains.
• Work closely with TPMs and coordinate regularly to understand the status of the development work, and review RAID.
• Schedule weekly stakeholders' status update meetings.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for feedback after the release.
• Coordinate with all the internal and external stakeholders in the end-to-end SDLC process.

Portfolio Management Project: Built in Microsoft Power Apps.

The objective of this project is to create a High level view for Management on status of each project.

This project helps to view

• Project phase: Initiation, Planning, Execution, close, Monitor
• Percentage of completion
• Project Status: In-Flight, At risk, Delayed, In-Discovery
• Project Backlog: Completed Work Activities, WorkInprogress, Open Work activities

Role:

• Working closely with Upstream and Down stream Applications
• Developed Release plan for 2023
• Implemented Agile methodology for the development team
• Conducting Daily Standups, Nurturing Sessions, Sprint Planning, and Retrospective for all the Sprints
• Working closely with development team and help them to complete the work activities on Time by addressing all the impediments
• Co-ordinate with the stake holders and Mitigate the risk on time
• So that the development can be completed on time
• Prepare stakeholders’ register and stakeholders’ management strategy, develop the baseline scope, cost, and schedule, project management plan, and weekly reports

CPQ- CLM Implementation for Cloud Infrastructure Offerings

Internal Cloud Engagement Tool:

ICET allows solutioner to convert customer cloud requirements into an configuration that can be priced using standard Service Delivery Management (SDM) tools. It offers a web-based interface to gather customer data and configure service quantities. The output is a Microsoft Excel (.xlsx format) file, used as input for SDM costing and pricing tools. Automated Data flow to Delivery, Billing and Business Process Application

ICET supports Managed Solutions, SAP, Oracle, Azure, AWS, Infrastructure, and Non-Infrastructure Modules.

Role

• Web based application has been developed and implemented to fulfill Stake holder Requirements.
• Executed proof of concept implementations to validate product feasibility.
• Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple project teams.
• Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
• Define the offering Levels in Application
• Document the Product configuration process, Product details and price for Cloud offerings
• Co-ordinate with the implementation Project team and Walkthrough the Product details/Epics and Stories
• Involved in E2E Implementation process from concept to Go-Live
• Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses
• Developed programs and initiatives to support organization's long-term goals
• Managed special projects to increase revenue and control revenue leakage
• Built high-performing teams, personally interviewing, hiring, training and coaching new members and continuously appraising performance and resolving shortcomings
• Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams, and managed workflow throughout construction
• Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks
• Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives
• Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times
• Monitored and facilitated scrum processes and team meetings for Software Development Life Cycle
• Led daily scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects
• Documented new features and strategies as well as user stories and criteria for acceptance
• Delegated tasks to each team member, regularly assessing workloads to complete tasks on time and within project parameters
• Maintained customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication
• Monitored work progress for quality, speed and successful integration, implementation and enhancement
• Recommended methods for continuous improvements after assessing performance against actual goals
• Outlined new feature plans and specifications
• Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow
• Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
• Worked closely with sales teams to ensure client satisfaction from acquisition to proposal phases
• Planned and conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates
• Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with clients and stakeholders
• Managed pre-production and production product deployments

• Worked Closely with Regional Infrastructure Leaders to understand and document Requirements
• Worked Closely with Development team to understand the Development efforts based on Requirements
• Prepare Project Plan milestone and Communicate the release plan with the Stakeholders
• Co-ordinate Users for UAT Participation and get sign-off for release
• Co-ordinate with Development team for Deployment Process
• Co-ordinate and gather feedback with Stakeholders on Latest changes in the application

• Handling clients of U.S
• Market in the Invest Management domain and developing marketing plans for advising the client teams in their pursuit of business for Deloitte
• Identifying client & industrial issues by doing intensive research
• Recommending the relevant solutions or integrated service offerings to resolve issues
• Analysing client annual plans and other necessary information based on industry issues and associated client needs for developing various marketing strategies for specific clients
• Employing protocols, materials, and tools to drive the development of client facing materials for relationship-building meetings
• Interacting with the Account Team, U.S
• Based Marketing Team and other Marketing & Business Development groups.