GIRISH NATARAJAN
Sr. Technical Program Manager
Bothell,WA
Summary
Solutions-driven Senior Technical program manager with unique combination of technical and business solutions management expertise. More than 19 years of demonstrated achievements translating business requirements into innovative, cost-effective IT strategies and solutions. 10 Years of experience in Program execution planning, vendor management and global onshore/offshore team management .Extensive experience in implementation of emerging technologies like Micro Services, AWS Cloud Stack, Enterprise grade Big Data implementations. Accomplished leader with a tact for Problem Solving and managing both Development and Operational aspects for the projects.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Infosys Technologies
Bellevue, WA
10.2017 - Current
- Manage Delivery of a Large Program to deliver the API Platform for the T-Mobile for Business Customers.
- Built 5 Agile Delivery Teams to build multiple Micro Services to power experience across Multiple Channels.
- Manage KPI's across 5 teams and report executive summary and status to Director Level Leadership of Technology group at T-Mobile.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Identified system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
- Cross Functional collaboration, navigating dependencies to deliver large Application Development and Cloud Infrastructure Upgrade programs ( Like Pivotal to AWS Cloud Migration and Marathon to Kubernetes Migration).
- Coordinated the execution of multiple Proof of Concepts and Proof of Technology to generate new revenue streams in the Program.
- Delivered training sessions for newly hired team leaders and management staff.
Program Manager
ArisGlobal
Cambridge, MA
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Safety Upgrade – Program Manager for ARISg Product Suite at Biogen.
- Manage the Technical and Business Analysis workstreams for Safety Product Upgrade (ARISg 6.5 to ARISg (7.3.x)) for Biogen Inc from initiation to completion.
- Plan and organize Technical and Business Analysis Workshops.
- Lead a team of implementation Consultants, Development and Deployment specialists in US and India.
- Review and coordinate with Product engineering teams to develop and deliver Product Enhancements.
- Prepared the Detailed strategy for implementing the Configurations/Product Enhancements for the ARISg upgrade for Biogen Inc.
- Analysis of Review of key differences between the versions and prioritizing with Data Management team for execution of feature upgrades.
Sr. Manager
Cognizant Technologies
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed a Global Marketing program for affiliates of AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, and successfully coordinated with multiple vendors to implement Augmented Reality and CRM based digital applications for Personalized Patient Support.
- Responsible for Planning and Execution of SharePoint Modernization of 7 Core Apps for AbbVie from SharePoint 2010 to Office 365 Suite.
- Scoping the volume of servers and the type of Infrastructure required for migration of 120 Applications for RnD Group of AbbVie.
- Prepare and execute the communication strategy to be followed during migration of servers.
- Oversaw reporting functions to executive leadership.
Manager
Cognizant UK
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned and executed the Data Center Migration for Documentum based Regulatory Submission application of AstraZeneca.
- Defined process improvements for the Fit for Future Program of AstraZeneca to improve Service Delivery and Operational Efficiency.
- Planned and managed the client relationship for Obsolescence assessment exercise for AstraZeneca.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
Manager
Cognizant Technology Services
Chennai, India
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Review, estimation, and Solution design for multiple Application Development projects for Astra Zeneca RnD Group on Java/J2EE Stack.
- Managed the execution of multiple complex development projects on Java/J2EE stack like Continuous Improvement Book of Business and Documentum management system for managing Internal Projects.
- Review and participate in multi million dollar RFP’s and Presales with the Account Team.
Technical Lead
Infosys Technologies
04.2008 - 01.2010
- Lead the design and development for multiple application development projects on Java/J2EE platform-based technologies for providing business solutions for various Telco’s like Verizon Communications and CSpire Wireless.
- Application Design/Development: o Led the development and completion of multiple projects like Flagship Store management system, Job Status Reclassification, Web Services Development for e-Commerce Websites etc.
- O Responsible for creating the design utilizing various design patterns and providing technical guidance to the team throughout the life cycle of the project.
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies
Mutliple Locations
09.2001 - 03.2008
- Application Development .
- Requirement Gathering, design, Coding, and unit testing for multiple ordering and billing systems for Verizon Communications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Advanced Certificate in Program Management - undefined
Cornell University
Skills
Building technical teams
Project Management
Agile methodologies
Client Relationships
Developing project strategy
Conceptual thinking
System Analysis
Cross Functional Collaboration
Presentation and facilitation
Employee evaluations
Continuous process improvements
Process Development
Work Availability
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Certification
Certification: Certified Scrum Master, Advanced Certificate in Program Management (Cornell University)
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Infosys Technologies
10.2017 - Current
Program Manager
ArisGlobal
11.2016 - 09.2017
Sr. Manager
Cognizant Technologies
01.2014 - 11.2016
Manager
Cognizant UK
04.2012 - 01.2014
Certification: Certified Scrum Master, Advanced Certificate in Program Management (Cornell University)
01-2012
Manager
Cognizant Technology Services
01.2010 - 04.2012
Technical Lead
Infosys Technologies
04.2008 - 01.2010
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies
09.2001 - 03.2008
Advanced Certificate in Program Management - undefined
Cornell University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
National Institute of Technology (NIT)