Dominic Wadinambu
Cromwell
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Aetna, excelling in resource allocation and stakeholder communication. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration, I have successfully led diverse teams to achieve project objectives while implementing quality assurance methodologies. Committed to driving innovation and cultivating strong client relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Aetna
Hartford
07.2019 - Current
- Led and managed onshore and offshore teams across various applications within Aetna Medicare.
- Coordinated activities among QA, Business Analyst, and Developer teams to enhance collaboration.
- Conducted regular 1-on-1 sessions and annual performance appraisals to assess team performance.
- Developed personal development plans and provided hiring and termination recommendations.
- Allocated resources effectively while prioritizing business needs and ensuring solution quality.
- Facilitated training sessions and mentored team members to foster skill growth.
- Communicated with stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.
- Performed post-release analysis to identify best practices for future projects.
- Executed compliance audits and ensured adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed project planning, scheduling, and reporting for optimal resource allocation.
- Conducted regular skill gap analyses to identify training needs.
- Facilitated innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored project health through tracking of QA metrics.
- Performed post-release analyses, capturing best practices for continuous improvement.
- Cultivated strong client relationships to support business objectives.
- Pursued new lines of business to expand market reach.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Glastonbury
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service to foster a positive guest atmosphere.
- Created enjoyable shopping experiences by assisting customers in product selection.
- Operated cash register efficiently to ensure accurate transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store objectives and streamline operations.
QA Lead
Aetna
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Conducted weekly and monthly one-on-one sessions for performance feedback.
- Managed project test scope and requirements to meet quality standards.
- Monitored test activities and provided regular status updates to clients.
- Identified risks and communicated mitigation strategies effectively.
- Oversaw formation of test planning and estimations, ensuring resource optimization.
- Recommended training initiatives to enhance team skills and competencies.
- Executed bi-yearly evaluations to assess personnel performance and development needs.
- Delegated tasks to offshore team, setting realistic expectations.
- Provided feedback on resourcing, scheduling, and planning to QA project manager.
- Supported quarterly performance appraisals and conducted team evaluations.
- Participated in weekly and monthly feedback sessions with stakeholders.
- Mentored junior team members for career development.
- Conducted defect triage meetings to address quality issues.
- Monitored project status through risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions.
- Managed project risks throughout the life-cycle phases.
Module Lead
Aetna
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Facilitated daily standup meetings to enhance team communication and collaboration.
- Scheduled review meetings to align project objectives and timelines.
- Tracked review comments through to resolution, ensuring accountability.
- Delivered key project deliverables within established deadlines.
- Developed comprehensive Test Plans for Medicare Informatics applications.
- Created detailed Test Scripts and test cases for robust testing processes.
- Evaluated Test Results Reports and provided insights to onsite teams.
- Compiled Test Evaluation summaries and reviewed Test Suites for regression testing.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland12.2010
Skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Project planning and monitoring
- Resource allocation
- Project management
- Stakeholder communication and relationship management
- Quality assurance methodologies
- Test environment management
- Strategic analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Collaboration skills
- Innovative
Certification
- Recognized as Top Talent, Virtusa (2014)
Affiliations
- Volunteer Committee Member at the Parish Council for St. Sebastian's
- Financial Secretary at Council 3, Knights of Columbus, St. Sebastian's Parish, Middletown
Timeline
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Aetna
07.2019 - Current
QA Lead
Aetna
01.2015 - 06.2019
Module Lead
Aetna
09.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Information Technology
University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University College Dublin
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