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Viral Kothari

Viral Kothari

Bengaluru

Summary

IT Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex projects in healthcare, payments, and banking. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results through Agile Program Management and Digital Transformation initiatives, including AI implementations. Certified PMP, SAFe® POPM and CSPO, with expertise in Project Planning, Budgeting, and Risk Management. Successfully led a digital transformation project that modernized technology and enhanced operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager

IQVIA
Bengaluru
10.2021 - Current
  • Executed multiple projects utilizing the SAFE framework for end-to-end Agile delivery, enhancing project efficiency by 10%.
  • Managed budgets, financials, and forecasting, successfully delivering projects within budget, and enhancing financial accuracy by 14%.
  • Delivered projects incorporating AI, optimizing processes, and increasing operational efficiency by 10%.

Senior Consultant

Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
11.2016 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, payments, and banking sectors.
  • Established comprehensive project governance structures to enhance oversight.
  • Streamlined and automated processes, improving operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial data, including budgets and resource allocation, for informed decision-making.
  • Created detailed financial reports and budget outlines for executive review.
  • Managed JIRA and Confluence administration, ensuring effective workflow configuration.
  • Facilitated team collaboration through efficient communication strategies.
  • Oversaw resource management and delivery, tracking all project and non-project work.

Software Engineering Team Lead

Accenture
Bengaluru Area
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Spearheaded Mainframe modernization and application development projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Established coding standards and best practices to improve software development processes.

Advisory System Analyst

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2015
  • Led delivery of development, enhancement, and support projects in mainframe technologies.
  • Developed applications utilizing mainframe technologies to meet client needs.
  • Executed troubleshooting activities to swiftly resolve issues and minimize service disruptions.

Programming Analyst

Cognizant
Chennai
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Delivered projects for BFSI Fortune 500 clients as senior mainframe developer.
  • Ensured software compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations.

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
Chennai Area
06.2007 - 01.2010
  • Senior mainframe developer specializing in banking and insurance sectors

Education

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology

MNM Jain Engg College
Chennai
03-2007

Skills

  • Program management
  • Agile project management
  • Digital transformation
  • Budget management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Risk Management

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
  • Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • CSPO

Timeline

IT Project Manager

IQVIA
10.2021 - Current

Senior Consultant

Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
11.2016 - 10.2021

Software Engineering Team Lead

Accenture
08.2015 - 11.2016

Advisory System Analyst

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2015

Programming Analyst

Cognizant
01.2010 - 06.2010

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
06.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology

MNM Jain Engg College
Viral Kothari