Navin Nallapareddy
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Information Technologist with 19+ years of experience in driving software development objectives. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and delivering innovative solutions. Certified SAFe Agilist and Project Management Professional (PMP) with deep knowledge of the Scrum framework. Expertise in global project management, including ERP application migration to the Cloud. Strong communication skills for facilitating coordination between globally located teams and presenting findings to diverse audiences. Proficient in SDLC and experienced in handling evolving requirements using Waterfall, Agile, and blended methodologies. Adept at establishing business-IT partnerships and driving impactful business capabilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
IT Manager/IT Product Manager - ERP Apps
MTF Biologics
Edison, NJ
09.2019 - Current
- Developed systems implementation strategy in collaboration with IT Leadership and key business stakeholders.
- Planned, led, and prioritized work related to issue resolution, change controls, and projects for corporate applications.
- Managed the roll-out of software changes, ensuring thorough testing, documentation, training, and compliance with IT Change Control processes.
- Prioritized projects and changes based on business needs and objectives.
- Established and maintained robust business system controls, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations.
IT Project Manager
MTF Biologics
Edison, NJ
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed and executed IT projects using MTF methodology and tools, defining project scope, schedule, and budget, and developing comprehensive work plans.
- Analyzed and optimized existing information systems to maximize efficiency, performance, and automation of processes.
- Oversaw the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic project plans, from analysis and design to development, implementation, and maintenance, facilitating efficient business processes organization-wide.
- Led the early adoption of new systems and project tools among team members, ensuring successful implementation and utilization.
- Collaborated with Leadership and stakeholders to drive project implementation, providing regular updates and coordinated with departments across MTF, while ensuring compliance with FDA requirements.
Sr. Associate/Lead Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: AT&T
Middletown, NJ
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for detailed planning, scheduling, and critical path analysis, consolidating sub team project plans into an overall Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resolving sequencing conflicts.
- Assessed and managed project risks, issues, escalations, and problem resolutions, ensuring effective mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw the change control process, managing scope changes and deliverables, while monitoring and reporting project costs.
- Leveraged business, industry, and technology knowledge to identify and incorporate process improvements into project execution.
- Managed teams using Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Blended Methodologies, ensuring successful project implementation and adherence to best practices.
- Oversaw project financials, collaborating with Application Project Managers to align actuals and budgets, ensuring financial alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Sr. Associate/Project Lead/Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Clients:MetLife,ELC
Somerset, New Jersey
05.2011 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and determined the feasibility of project proposals.
- Created and managed project schedules, including resource planning for project releases.
- Overlooked all phases of the software development life cycle.
- Conducted status report reviews with stakeholders.
- Assisted the team in identifying and addressing technical issues, prioritizing them, and implementing mitigation strategies for technical risks
- Facilitated sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations.
- Protected the development team from external distractions, ensuring focus on the product backlog and project timeline.
- Collaborated closely with the product owner in backlog management and the continuous delivery of features.
Sr. Associate/Project Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
Somerset, NJ
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Understood business requirements and supported the Business Analyst in developing functional requirements.
- Assisted the development team by providing technical solutions to meet the functional requirements, reviewing technical design documents.
- Supported the development team in resolving coding issues and providing technical guidance.
- Provided support to the Quality Assurance team during testing activities.
- Assisted business users during user acceptance testing.
- Supported stress and performance testing efforts.
- Oversaw production deployments and provided post-production support.
Associate/Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
Somerset, NJ
04.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided production support for Java/Microsoft applications, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Handled and addressed operational tasks and issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with the team to debug and resolve issues, based on severity and priority.
- Implemented fixes and deployed changes to the production environment, following proper management approvals.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
Bengaluru, India
05.2004 - 03.2006
- Analyzed the existing process to identify areas for improvement and automation.
- Created Use Case diagrams, prepared screenshots, and implemented steps to automate the existing process.
- Designed user interfaces using HTML and CSS to enhance user experience.
- Implemented client-side validations using JavaScript and VBScript to ensure data integrity.
- Coded using ASP, ASP.NET, and C# to develop robust and scalable applications.
- Wrote queries in SQL Server 2000 and developed stored procedures to manage data retrieval and manipulation.
- Conducted end-user testing to validate the functionality and usability of the implemented solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
2003
Product Management And Strategy
Wharton Executive Education
08.2023
Skills
- Project LifeCycle Management
- Project Control
- Strategy Development
- Technology Assessment
- Client Requirements
- Project Requirements
- Customer Satisfaction
- ERP Software
- Software Applications
- Product Definition
- SQL Server
- Office 365
- JavaScript, XML
- J2EE/NET
- Azure DevOps
- ServiceNow
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SAFe Agilist
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Timeline
IT Manager/IT Product Manager - ERP Apps
MTF Biologics
09.2019 - Current
IT Project Manager
MTF Biologics
08.2018 - 09.2019
Sr. Associate/Lead Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: AT&T
07.2016 - 08.2018
Sr. Associate/Project Lead/Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Clients:MetLife,ELC
05.2011 - 06.2016
Sr. Associate/Project Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
10.2007 - 04.2011
Associate/Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
04.2006 - 09.2007
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions/Client: MetLife
05.2004 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Information Systems
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Product Management And Strategy
Wharton Executive Education
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