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Vadivukkarasi A

Chennai

Summary

  • Highly experienced on all the Deployment stages from Development to Production
  • Experienced Project/Release Manager handling 20+ Team members team.
  • Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
  • Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
  • Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
  • Seasoned product manager well-versed in Agile frameworks and leading daily scrum meetings. Bringing 18+ years' experience leading teams, projects and schedules to achieve demanding objectives. Excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project/Build Release Manager

Psycncopate Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - Current
  • Handling Development and DevOps team for the UAT Deployement
  • Proactively managed stakeholder expectations throughout the release cycle by providing timely updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
  • Chaired daily project meetings using Agile methodologies and Scrum formats.
  • Implemented a continuous integration environment, expediting the build and test process while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Organized training sessions for team members on new features and functionalities released, increasing their expertise and confidence in handling customer queries or issues related to the launch.
  • Facilitated post-release debriefs with team members to identify areas of improvement, driving continuous process refinement over time.

Project Manager

Amazon Development Centre
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Built collaborative working relationships with project teams.
  • Developed and implemented policies and associated training plans for network administration and disaster recovery.
  • Worked with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
  • Collaborated with other teams to support new network installation and provide cross-functional solutions
  • Managed client expectations with professional, considered approach to projects.
  • Provided hands-on troubleshooting, routing and switching to resolve issues with all the devices efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex network problems.
  • Configured network equipment for installations, performed lifecycle refreshes and performed post-installation testing for turnkey services.
  • Contacted manufacturers and vendors for warranty repairs and replacements.
  • Reported project status and financial updates to stakeholders and collected feedback.
  • Reviewed performance against targets, appropriately identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
  • Delivered presentations and briefings to senior teams and incorporated changes into project workflows.
  • Identified future capacity and capability needs for successful project planning.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
  • Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources.
  • Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Formulated strategic plans for most advantageous outcome based on research findings.
  • Delivered media training to C-level executives in device sector.
  • Devised strategic research strategies to gain actionable insights into area of interest.
  • Wrote and published policy submissions and responses for advocacy campaigns.
  • Educated key stakeholders on use of persuasive techniques to influence public opinion.
  • Organised community forums and presentations to enhance public image.
  • Arranged and conducted media interviews to gain favourable brand positioning.
  • Prepared timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  • Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Planned and executed new strategies to increase sales.
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
  • Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
  • Inspected products and services to comply with quality standards.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Managed network performance and implemented changes to improve efficiency.
  • Maintained communication with colleagues to promote knowledge sharing and project collaboration.

Project Lead

Cognizant Technology Solution
12.2007 - 04.2022
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
  • Automated contact management systems to achieve complete client organisation and goal alignment.
  • Profiled, targeted and prospected territory within and beyond existing customer base to expand reach and revenue.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability, developing organisation systems for financial records and sales reports
  • Created sales and revenue-generating opportunities by planning and managing new markets and manpower resources to improve bottom line.
  • Taught group hour sessions as well as 1-2-1 sessions under Coach supervision.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
  • Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources.
  • Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.

Skills

  • Software development lifecycle
  • Requirements analysis
  • Release planning
  • Managing schedules
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Configuration management
  • Deployment strategies
  • Working with vendors
  • Continuous deployment
  • Supporting deployments
  • Maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Overseeing calendars
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Project tracking
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Project/Build Release Manager

Psycncopate Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Amazon Development Centre
04.2022 - 05.2024

Project Lead

Cognizant Technology Solution
12.2007 - 04.2022
Vadivukkarasi A