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Work History
Education
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Soft Skills Certifications
Work Visa
Notable Accomplishments
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Certification
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MANOJANAND RAJENDIRAN

MANOJANAND RAJENDIRAN

Lathrop,California

Summary

Strategic Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in steering large-scale projects across diverse industries. Adept at driving innovation, aligning business objectives with technology solutions, leading high-performing teams to successfully deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Intuitive Surgical
Santa Clara, CA
04.2021 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded the development of the System Health Report from concept to release, enabling early detection and faster resolution of post-surgery issues; improved operational efficiency by 75% and saved approximately $680,000 annually.
  • Led a cost-optimization initiative by eliminating duplicate behaviors across Remote Software Upgrade deliveries, streamlining product lines and enhancing maintainability.
  • Delivered Remote Software Upgrade support for the ION system, facilitating seamless product delivery and enhancing procedural efficiency for 40+ surgeons.
  • Defined architectural and QA automation best practices for the Remote Software Upgrade team; established modular test frameworks for scalable automation.
  • Enabled onboarding and continuous upskilling through real-time data insights, technical documentation, and cross-team workshops.
  • Managed sprint planning, velocity tracking, and backlog grooming in Jira, ensuring alignment with stakeholder priorities and timely release execution.

Associate Specialist Technology

Synechron Inc
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Client - Wells Fargo
  • Designed and deployed scalable ReactJS components for Credit Access Tool used by 70M+ users, conforming to enterprise UX standards.
  • Created a reusable component framework adopted across 4+ components, reducing technical debt, boosting delivery speed.
  • Led QA, UAT, and PROD defect resolution efforts, addressing 90%+ of open issues and reducing QA turnaround time.
  • Partnered with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to refine acceptance criteria, prioritize sprints, and improve team throughput.
  • Maintained visibility of project progress through weekly reports and dashboards; flagged risks, dependencies, and escalations proactively to stakeholders.
  • Client - Wells Fargo

Project Lead

Mphasis
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 08.2019
  • Led the migration of VALIC AGILE net application from ASPX VB.Net to a ReactJS and Redux-based microsite, improving system performance by 45% and enhancing usability.
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of the Centralized FINRA Management System, consolidating requests, filings, and reporting into a single searchable platform, reducing report generation time by 40%.
  • Improved ADA compliance by 60% using the WAVE tool, achieving WCAG compliance across applications.
  • Engaged with clients to understand functional requirements, mapped them to technical solutions, and worked with external vendors to ensure smooth integration, achieving a 40% improvement in system performance post-integration.
  • Identified risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented process improvements to mitigate delays, leading to a 30% reduction in overall project risk and ensuring delivery on time.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management

Sikkim Manipal University

Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Applications

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

Skills

  • Agile Project Management
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Resource Allocation & Optimization
  • Cost Management & Budgeting
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Software Development Lifecycle Management
  • Digital Transformation & Technology Integration
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Mitigation & Change Management
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Scrum Facilitation & Coaching
  • AI/ML Integration & Innovation
  • JavaScript
  • C#
  • Net
  • Python
  • Core Java
  • React JS
  • Angular
  • JIRA
  • Figma
  • Confluence
  • MS Project
  • Git
  • WebSockets
  • RPC
  • Selenium
  • AWS (S3)
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • PPM (Project Portfolio Management)
  • Microservices Architecture
  • MLOps
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Azure DevOps
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Web Accessibility (WCAG, WAVE)
  • RESTful APIs
  • GraphQL
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
  • Performance Optimization
  • UI/UX Design
  • Automated QA Testing
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Adaptability & Growth Mindset
  • Leadership & Accountability
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Customer-Centric Mindset

Soft Skills Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Pursuing
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Certified SAFe 6 Agilist
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • AI/ML Certified

Work Visa

H1B, 2028-02-28

Notable Accomplishments

  • Honored with the Monthly Summit Award three times at Mphasis
  • Received the prestigious Mphasis Pillar Award for a decade of dedicated service
  • Active member of Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Member of Toastmasters International
  • Spearheaded vendor management across three continents
  • Architected a robust AWS-based CI/CD pipeline
  • Orchestrated cross-functional workshops
  • Led and mentored a high-performing team of 15
  • Led a HIPAA-compliant cloud migration in the healthcare domain

Personal Information

  • Title: Project Manager
  • Visa Status: H1B (Validity-Feb 2028); PERM - I-140 Approved
  • Work Permit: H1B (Validity-Feb 2028)

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional - Pursuing
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Certified Scrim Product Owner
  • Certified SAFe Agilist
  • AI/ML Certified

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer - Intuitive Surgical
04.2021 - 01.2025
Associate Specialist Technology - Synechron Inc
09.2019 - 03.2021
Project Lead - Mphasis
07.2007 - 08.2019
Sikkim Manipal University - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University - Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Applications
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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