Manikandan Mohanasundaram
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Practical Associate Consultant with expertise in managing priorities to meet deadlines and realize high-quality outcomes. Committed to establishing credibility and developing relationships with associates and managers. Strong conceptual thinking skills and new concepts acquisition.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2015 - Current
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Led various projects under guidance and supervision of chief consultant.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to devise effective strategies and action plans for clients'' businesses.
- Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely completion of deliverables.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise, knowledge, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle, enabling proactive mitigation strategies to minimize negative impact on timelines or budgets.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions tailored to specific client needs.
- Served as point of contact for clients regarding follow-up, meeting scheduling, and responses to questions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
Information Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Established effective communication channels between IT teams and stakeholders for seamless project execution.
- Participated in internal audits regarding quality management system.
- Led a successful migration from legacy systems to modern platforms with minimal disruption, streamlining operations across departments.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding and knowledge transfer.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Communicated complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders during project discussions and progress updates.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing applications.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Karaikudi Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India04.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu, India04.2004
Skills
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Requirements Gathering
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Planning and execution
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Certified Scrum Master
Safe Agilist
Google Analytics for Beginners
Advanced Google Analytics
Google Analytics for Power Users
HP ALM
Timeline
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2015 - Current
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 02.2015
Information Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2008 - 10.2013
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
12.2006 - 01.2008
MBA - Project Management
Karaikudi Alagappa University
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Periyar University