Pallavi Kambiri
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Program Manager with exceptional background in [Type] industry. Proven success building and motivating program teams to meet project goals. Demonstrated leadership in systems implementation, program execution and process improvement
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon.com LLC
11.2020 - Current
- Lead the reporting team for CRC to manage product and program launches, enhancements and process improvement projects
- Developed and executed the migration and adoption of Andes 3.0 across the AET organization; achieved 100% completion within a quarter
- Coordinated across Forecasting and Benefits customer, business analysis, business intelligence engineering, science and SDE teams to onboard benefits to MTM infrastructure; reduced error rate for reporting by 80%
- Worked with both business intelligence engineering and customer teams for Business Mobility Services to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules and maintain cross-functional communication for dashboard consolidation and data protection program; increased efficiency by 50%
- Lead the technical implementation discussions for merging TaAS(Translation as a Service) with PXT-MT(Machine Translate) and managed risks associated; drove consensus on design and implementation
- Setup the intake and prioritization mechanism for Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, ML Engineering and Data Science teams; reduced escalations by 75%
- Collaborated with DAas team to define deliverables, roadmaps, accompanying documentation for all projects related to CRC and Remedy Deprecation; increased efficiency by 20%
- Performed risk management assessments on projects.
- Planned and managed technical projects for clients.
- Worked closely with other departments to better understand product features and develop appropriate training materials.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for technical projects, including requirements specifications, design documents, user guides, and training materials.
- Collaborated closely with product owners to define clear project scopes and deliverables that met customer needs while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, effectively communicating progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established performance metrics to monitor project progress effectively, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive adjustments as needed.
- Optimized resource allocation, coordinating team efforts to achieve desired outcomes within budget constraints.
- Delivered efficient project management by overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring timely completion of milestones.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Championed process improvements for increased efficiency, analyzing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.
- Conducted thorough post-mortem analyses following project completions, identifying areas of improvement for future initiatives systematically.
- Enhanced product development for streamlined processes through implementation of agile methodologies.
- Spearheaded strategic planning sessions to align technical objectives with organizational goals and market demands.
- Coordinated large-scale technology deployments successfully while maintaining minimal disruption to ongoing operations during the transition period.
- Drove innovation initiatives by encouraging cross-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Facilitated the smooth integration of acquisitions through meticulous coordination and communication between merging teams.
- Reduced project delivery timeframes with rigorous attention to detail and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure high-quality deliverables at competitive prices, enhancing overall project value.
- Implemented robust quality assurance measures to minimize defects and optimize performance across all software releases.
- Streamlined communication channels among team members by introducing collaborative platforms that enhanced productivity levels significantly.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
Senior Business Analyst
Walmart Associates Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Lead the analytics team through transition and designed and managed research/analysis initiatives to improve Walmart’s ability to drive traffic
- Analyzed data and translated results into useful business insights for media, communication and creative teams, and leadership to inform marketing strategy and budgeting for Seasonal Initiatives; increased supplier revenue by 30%
- Provided consulting and support to internal stakeholders to deploy and manage the implementation of BI, data visualization and reporting tools including Tableau, DOMO, Adobe Analytics and comScore across WMG; increased efficiency by 20%
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
- Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
- Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
- Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
- Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
- Created data models to support decision-making processes.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
- Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures.
- Optimized data access and storage to improve performance of analytics systems.
Business Technology Analyst
Walmart Associates Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Lead the creation of detailed functional specifications that document the agreed interface behavior for all types of users of the system and as well as any back-end business rules or data requirements for SIM 1.0, Sim 2.0 and Sprint 2.0
- Partnered with project managers to construct comprehensive implementation project plans with well-defined tasks and owners
- Authored documentation on technology implementation strategies and best practices to optimize spending and IT staff deployment.
- Assisted development staff with drafting project plans, advising personnel on milestone planning.
- Provided hands-on troubleshooting for issues at multiple scales, from individual systems to multi-site infrastructure.
- Conducted project feasibility studies to determine potential return on investment (ROI).
- Supported new project initiatives by analyzing preliminary business needs and defining factors such as budget constraints, time management and resource planning.
- Improved business processes by analyzing and implementing technology solutions.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency through effective use of software tools and applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of custom software solutions, tailored to specific business needs.
Technology Quality Analyst
S&P Global Market Intelligence
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Lead analysis for major financial datasets for Excel Server and API teams; reduced production error rate by 55%
- Designed business cases supported user acceptance testing and unit testing; achieved 99% error free deployment solution
Engineer Development (SAP)
Sopra India Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Produced technical designs and implementation mappings; assisted in effective solution building for Airbus
- Developed technical solutions using SAP ABAP for deployment in real time environment for Airbus
- Produced technical designs, implementation mappings; assisted in effective solution development for Airbus
- Developed technical solutions using SAP ABAP and submitted to Airbus for deployment in a real-time environment
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems, Focus Area: Strategy and Analytics
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
College Park, MD12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India05.2012
Skills
Program Management: Asana, JIRA, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Salesforce
Data Analysis and Visualization: Advanced Excel, Excel Stat Tools, SQL, Tableau, Hive, Teradata, Quicksight
Certification
- Introduction to Big Data Technologies, University of California, San Diego
- Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau, Duke University, North Carolina
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon.com LLC
11.2020 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
Walmart Associates Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2020
Business Technology Analyst
Walmart Associates Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2020
Technology Quality Analyst
S&P Global Market Intelligence
09.2013 - 07.2015
Engineer Development (SAP)
Sopra India Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Information Systems, Focus Area: Strategy and Analytics
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Introduction to Big Data Technologies, University of California, San Diego
- Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau, Duke University, North Carolina
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