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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Venkatesan Thirumal

Venkatesan Thirumal

Chennai

Summary

  • IT professional with over 20 years of experience in leading complex IT projects across various sectors. Expertise in SDLC, Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile methodologies, consistently delivering solutions that enhance business growth and operational efficiency. Currently an Engineering Program Manager at VMware by Broadcom, specializing in automation and infrastructure projects for APAC customers. Proven ability to optimize project deliverables, resulting in significant revenue growth and improved client satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Project & Program Manager

Broadcom
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
  • Led end-to-end execution of automation and infrastructure projects across APAC, serving top-tier clients.
  • Acted as primary liaison for customer engagement, gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
  • Collaborated with architects to design automation frameworks and authored comprehensive Solution Design Documents.
  • Oversaw development teams in implementing VMware vRealize Automation and Orchestrator, achieving up to 60% provisioning time reduction.
  • Facilitated code reviews and pull request validations to ensure adherence to best practices and security standards.
  • Managed release cycles and coordinated environment rollouts through CI/CD pipelines for automated solution delivery.
  • Delivered hands-on demos and training sessions, ensuring successful solution adoption by stakeholders.
  • Oversaw project close-out activities, including documentation, post-implementation reviews, and knowledge transfer.

Sr. Project /Program Manager

IBM /Kyndryl
Chennai
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Delivered complex infrastructure, application, cloud, network, and security projects for banking clients, ensuring compliance with OSFI standards.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans detailing scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
  • Led stakeholder communications to align on project objectives, progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Built cross-functional teams with clearly defined roles to enhance accountability and execution.
  • Managed project health through regular updates to the RAID log for timely mitigation.
  • Executed key projects including Datacentre Consolidation Program, Cloud Migration Project, Security Compliance Program, and Core Switch Migration Project.

Sr. Project Manager

Hewlett Packard
Chennai
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Delivered complex Infrastructure and Network Projects across diverse technology areas and geographies.
  • Developed comprehensive Project Plans in MS Project, outlining goals, strategies, and risk management.
  • Monitored project progress, addressing outstanding issues to ensure quality and timely deliverables.
  • Reported project status to key stakeholders and escalated risks for senior management intervention.
  • Established effective working relationships with team members at all organizational levels.
  • Successfully completed SD-WAN Implementation Project and CVS Implementation replacing VDI Solution.
  • Executed Datacentre Consolidation Program and Firewall Refresh Project to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Upgraded Windows AD to improve system security and performance.

Project Manager

Tata Communications
Chennai
06.2007 - 08.2015
  • Led network migration projects for various data and voice services for Vodafone UK.
  • Directed project staff, including engineers, vendors, partners, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Ensured defect-free service delivery for customer testing and handover processes.
  • Maintained high-quality standards throughout project execution per customer and network requirements.
  • Documented lessons learned and updated contract closure and project documents.
  • Delivered key projects including THUS MPLS Migration Program and WAN Optimization.
  • Oversaw Core Switch Migration, enhancing network efficiency for Vodafone UK.

Education

B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Vinayaga Mission University
Selam, India
06-2009

Diploma - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Bhakthavatchalam Polytechnic (Govt)
Kanchipuram, India
04-1998

Skills

  • Project and program management methodologies
  • Software development project management
  • Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • IT infrastructure project management
  • Cloud migration strategies
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • ITIL and PMI standards
  • Effective communication skills
  • Leadership and team motivation
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Negotiation and influence
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • IBM-certified senior project manager
  • PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
  • AWS - Solutions Architect Associate
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1)
  • Google Cloud - Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE)
  • Azure fundamentals
  • ITILv3
  • Six Sigma Green Belt (6σGB)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • IBM / Azure - Security Foundation

Accomplishments

  • VMware Cash Award ($500) (Feb 23) for successfully setting up a private data center and migrating critical applications to the cloud for the Indian Bank Private Cloud project, achieving a 10/10 NPS score for customer satisfaction
  • IBM Manager Choice of the Year Award for two consecutive years (Jan 18 and July 19) for 'Putting the Client First' for CSAT 5/5 three RFS Projects - Q2 20
  • Revenue generation ideas: Led the initiative of Windows physical server consolidations, resulting in $12K USD annual savings
  • Successfully completed two major onshore to offshore transition projects (45 FTEs) for Tata Communications and SPOC for project delivery
  • Honor of being awarded Best Contributor Award for successfully completing the MPLS MIGRATION Project & won the appreciation of customers in doing a significant amount of cost savings (~ £ 12Mn)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Technical Project & Program Manager

Broadcom
06.2022 - Current

Sr. Project /Program Manager

IBM /Kyndryl
06.2017 - 06.2022

Sr. Project Manager

Hewlett Packard
08.2015 - 06.2017

Project Manager

Tata Communications
06.2007 - 08.2015

B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Vinayaga Mission University

Diploma - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Bhakthavatchalam Polytechnic (Govt)

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