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Gnanendra Angelo Jeyarajan

Summary

Executive Leader with extensive expertise in project /program management, engineering and operations to successfully manage high-end product portfolios, leveraging 15+ years of cross-functional team leadership, financial management, and innovative technical initiatives to drive impactful solutions, ensure operational excellence, and achieve strategic growth. Expertly manage a cross-functional project team of 30+, fostering innovation and collaboration to boost team performance and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Spearheaded the development and successful launch of the 1st robotic-assisted knee surgery instrument, enhancing patient outcomes and positioning the company as a leader in surgical innovation. Built and managed a HIPAA-compliant data analytics platform to house information from 6 Connecticut hospitals, creating a single standardized source to increase efficiency and productivity. Distinguished as a project management expert, leading large-scale, high-profile technology initiatives with budgets of up to $18M and cross-functional teams of programmers, project/program managers, hardware engineers, firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, business analysts, and network specialists. Orchestrated the transition of the mainframe legacy application to a .NET platform across 5 state agencies, maintaining business rules and state requirements during the entire process.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Baxter
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed a cross-functional project team of 30+ to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, aligning with long-term business objectives and technology roadmaps.
  • Integrated project acquisition strategies by crafting unified policies and procedures while ensuring FDA compliance, thereby enhancing organizational alignment.
  • Developed and executed a PMO strategy that optimized project efficiency and quality, reinforcing best practices that align with enterprise-level objectives.
  • Oversaw end-to-end financial planning for the PMO, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to executive leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Directed cybersecurity initiatives that secured HITRUST and SOC2 certifications, mitigating risks and enhancing data protection for vision products.
  • Established a strategic resource allocation framework to maximize efficiency by aligning the strengths and skills of technical teams with project goals.
  • Led the development and implementation of a new database system to replace a legacy system, resulting in improved scalability and performance.

Consultant

Johnson & Johnson
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Spearheaded the development and successful launch of the 1st robotic-assisted knee surgery instrument, enhancing patient outcomes and positioning the company as a leader in surgical innovation.
  • Led key digital transformation initiatives, strengthening process efficiency and driving alignment with strategic business objectives.
  • Built and managed an LCM team, providing expert coaching and mentorship and identifying and addressing project issues to deliver seamless results.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to propel products from concept to launch, ensuring on-time delivery and market readiness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain a seamless transition from concept to market delivery, aligning projects with enterprise-level strategies.

Director of PMO & Operations

Full Spectrum
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led the PMO team to achieve operational excellence by elevating project delivery quality and instituting standardized project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by overseeing the development and deployment of tailored software solutions, aligning initiatives with business and technical requirements.
  • Instituted governance frameworks and risk management processes that promoted consistent execution and repeatable success across all projects.
  • Managed comprehensive financial planning for the PMO, including budget transparency and resource allocation to uphold organizational and strategic growth.
  • Directed CAPA oversight, addressing compliance issues through systematic risk mitigation and quality management to drive operational accountability.

Senior Manager, Operations

Insight
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Built and managed a HIPAA-compliant data analytics platform to house information from 6 Connecticut hospitals, creating a single standardized source to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Led cross-functional teams, providing expert leadership to optimize project delivery and achieve measurable gains in stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Created high-impact use cases aligned with strategic goals, prioritizing business value and technical feasibility to support implementation.
  • Oversaw project management deliverables, adhering to timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to drive execution.
  • Crafted security architecture documentation to safeguard data flow and system components across enterprise environments.
  • Authored SOWs, ensuring alignment with project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget requirements while facilitating clear expectations between cross-functional teams.

Senior Manager

Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Distinguished as a project management expert, leading large-scale, high-profile technology initiatives with budgets of up to $18M and cross-functional teams of programmers, project/program managers, hardware engineers, firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, business analysts, and network specialists.
  • Championed enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives, identifying gaps and developing innovative solutions to drive operational excellence.
  • Spearheaded product development for consumer electronics, guiding ideation, design, manufacturing, and market launch, advancing innovation while accelerating revenue.
  • Steered end-to-end M&A activities for the TYCO and Johnson Controls merger, partnering cross-functionally to ensure a seamless transition for all parties.
  • Directed project and program managers, monitoring project specifics and client goals to ensure a flawless transition between Agile and Waterfall approaches while creating customized project road maps, plans, schedules, and breakdown structures.

Director of Application Development | Acting CIO | PMO

Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Concurrently managed a full scope of activities spanning architecture, software development, cybersecurity, IT, database administration, data warehousing, web application development, revenue and benefit applications, healthcare, and support.
  • Orchestrated the transition of the mainframe legacy application to a .NET platform across 5 state agencies, maintaining business rules and state requirements during the entire process.
  • Coordinated vendor management, forging relationships with 3rd-party suppliers to establish achievable deliverables, priorities, and milestones for each project.
  • Led a diverse team of 130, encompassing managers, project managers, software developers, QA, IT, and various support staff.

Education

Executive MBA - Global Management

Northeastern University

Software Engineering & Project Management - undefined

Boston University

Cardiology & Physiology for Scientists & Engineers - undefined

MIT

Skills

  • Project Management Leadership
  • Engineering & Operations Expertise
  • Product Portfolio Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Innovative Technical Initiatives
  • Operational Excellence
  • Software Development
  • FDA Compliance
  • Cybersecurity
  • Change Management
  • Clinical Trials
  • Medical Devices
  • Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • Risk Management
  • AI Expertise
  • Executive Communication
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • SQL
  • Big Data
  • HIPAA
  • GxP
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • DevOps
  • SAP
  • Veeva Vault
  • MS Project
  • Smartsheet
  • ISO 13485
  • IEC
  • CAPA
  • Federal regulations 14971
  • 60601
  • 62304
  • HE75
  • CFR 82030
  • IVD

Websites

Education And Certifications

  • Northeastern University – Executive MBA, Global Management
  • Boston University – Software Engineering & Project Management
  • MIT – Cardiology & Physiology for Scientists & Engineers
  • Project Management Institute – PMP Certification
  • Scrum Alliance – Certified Scrum Master

Patents And Achievements

  • High-energy, high-frequency pulse defibrillator patent holder.
  • Published in Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Led ISO-9001 certification initiative at ZOLL Medical Corporation.
  • Patent 08348093 - System method and apparatus for medication

Timeline

Consultant

Baxter
01.2023 - Current

Consultant

Johnson & Johnson
01.2021 - 01.2023

Director of PMO & Operations

Full Spectrum
01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Manager, Operations

Insight
01.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Manager

Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2017

Director of Application Development | Acting CIO | PMO

Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development
01.2012 - 01.2014

Executive MBA - Global Management

Northeastern University

Software Engineering & Project Management - undefined

Boston University

Cardiology & Physiology for Scientists & Engineers - undefined

MIT

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Certification

MBA

PMP

Scrum Master

Work Availability

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Interests

Rugby

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Software

C

C

NET

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Work Preference

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