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Kalyani Venkatraman

Madison,WI

Summary

Experienced project manager and team leader with a demonstrated history of orchestrating successful projects across diverse industries. Proficient in all phases of project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and team members to drive seamless project execution. Eager to leverage expertise in project management methodoligies and innovative problem-solving skills to contribute to a dynamic team and deliver impactful results in a new role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

TELAID INDUSTRIES, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
  • Worked in partnership with the Project Team to maintain an updated and accurate schedule
  • Identified and focused on critical issues, e.g Budget management, and logistics
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Engaged multiple Telaid teams including Onboarding, Engineering, IT, Accounting, Service Delivery, Support Services, and Sales to ensure expectations are clear, roles and responsibilities are set, and project scope is defined
  • Functioned as single point of contact to the client for their complex- rollouts
  • Served as technical liaison between Telaid and contractor personnel at client locations
  • Resolved issues and escalated issues as required to ensure client satisfaction
  • Used financial reporting data to quickly identify potential and existing issues that could lead to subpar financial performance and immediately addressed these issues
  • Used Service now to define, manage, automate, and structure the project.
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.

Technical Project Manager

OMNIPRESS
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Reviewed and planned schedules for customer projects and served as liaison between customers, product team members, development team and team leads to assure the customer needs and expectations are met, work moves through the team efficiently and within budget, and ensured customer projects are on time and accurate
  • Oversaw and contributed to the software development efforts
  • Collected, reviewed, scheduled and managed conference abstracts and presentation submissions for educational and medical conferences using a tool developed by Omnipress called CATLYST
  • Experience working with CMS and software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Experiencing managing multiple projects, while making quick decisions through troubleshooting
  • Performed Quality assurance, system integration, and user acceptance testing facilitating on-time, on- budget and acclaimed 'go-live' of enterprise implementations.

Education

Master of Science in Project Management, concentration in Information Security -

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communication -

SRM UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management
  • Time Management
  • MS Project
  • Salesforce
  • Budgeting
  • Service Now
  • JIRA
  • Microsoft Office (Excel Expert)
  • Scrum Master
  • SQL
  • Documentation & PMO standards
  • Java
  • HTML
  • Python
  • Project tracking
  • Procedure Development
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Technical Support

Certification

  • HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
  • SCRUM ALLIANCE Certified Scrum Master
  • SCRUM ALLIANCE Certified Scrum Product Owner

Timeline

Project Manager

TELAID INDUSTRIES, Inc.
03.2022 - Current

Technical Project Manager

OMNIPRESS
09.2021 - 03.2022

Master of Science in Project Management, concentration in Information Security -

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communication -

SRM UNIVERSITY

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