Pratima Pal
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Diligent with strong background in managing technical projects from initiation to completion. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. Demonstrated proficiency in risk management and stakeholder communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed project parameters and milestones to furnish status reports and address delay and constraints
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
Business Development Manager
Early Warning
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value.
- Reduced project costs with diligent budget management and resource allocation strategies, enabling the completion of projects under budget.
- Implemented best practices in change management to minimize disruptions during project transitions or scope adjustments.
Technical Lead
Truist Bank
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
- Evaluated and recommended new tools and technologies that resulted in increased development efficiency and up-to-date technical skillsets within the team.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
- Increased application stability by regularly monitoring performance metrics, addressing bottlenecks proactively to minimize downtime occurrences.
Team Leader
Wells Fargo
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Facilitate ETL transition from Informatica to AB Initio
- Conducted database schema design sessions with the project architect & SMEs
ETL Lead Developer
Logitech
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with business intelligence staff at customer facilities to produce customized ETL solutions for specific goals.
- Designed integration tools to combine data from multiple, varied data sources such as RDBMS, SQL and big data installations.
- Managed data quality issues during ETL processes, directing qualitative failures to team lead for amelioration.
- Designed and created ETL code installations, aiding in transitions from one data warehouse to another.
- Interpreted data models for conversion into ETL diagrams and code.
- Optimized broken and inefficient assets through effectively troubleshooting technical processes and workflows.
- Trained in coding for numerous Data Warehousing solutions.
Technical Business Analyst
Wellpoint - Healthcare
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Gathered feedback from end-users to identify areas for system enhancements or adjustments to better align with evolving business requirements.
- Managed stakeholder expectations by providing clear updates on project progress, risks, and mitigations.
- Evaluated existing systems for improvement opportunities, resulting in increased performance and reduced costs.
- Conducted gap analyses between current state systems/processes and future state goals in order to formulate action plans aimed at bridging identified discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completion, fostering collaboration and driving results.
- Authored documentation on technology implementation strategies and best practices to optimize spending and IT staff deployment.
ETL Informatica Developer
Canadian Pacific Railways
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Optimized performance by identifying bottlenecks in ETL processes and implementing solutions to resolve them.
- Successfully migrated legacy ETL processes to Informatica PowerCenter, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced maintenance effort.
- Mentored junior developers in best practices for ETL development using Informatica tools, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Led the implementation of advanced features such as partitioning and pushdown optimization to improve processing efficiency.
- Created detailed documentation outlining the functionality of developed ETL processes which served as valuable reference material for future maintenance or enhancements.
- Provided support during production deployments by troubleshooting issues and ensuring seamless transitions between environments.
- Enhanced data integration by designing and developing efficient ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter.
- Managed version control for source code, maintaining a well-organized repository for easy access and collaboration among team members.
- Assisted database administrators in optimizing SQL queries for faster response times during data extraction tasks.
ETL & Data Warehousing Developer
Australian Gas Light Company
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
- Participated in regular code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards were consistently met across all development efforts.
- Reduced development time by creating reusable code libraries for future projects.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Tested functional compliance of company products.
ETL Developer
Goldman Sachs & Co
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Resolved production issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.
- Mentored junior developers on best practices in ETL development, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Conducted regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and maintain overall code quality across projects.
- Developed custom reports for business stakeholders, providing valuable insights into key performance metrics.
- Designed integration tools to combine data from multiple, varied data sources such as RDBMS, SQL and big data installations.
- Managed data quality issues during ETL processes, directing qualitative failures to team lead for amelioration.
Education
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Technology -
Kalyani University
India06.2003
Skills
- Technical project planning
- Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Scrum Master
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Needs Assessment
- Project management software
- Waterfall methodology
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Jira
Informatica
Oracle
Tableau
Amazon Redshift
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Infosys Technologies
01.2023 - 03.2024
Business Development Manager
Early Warning
01.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Lead
Truist Bank
03.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader
Wells Fargo
06.2017 - 02.2021
ETL Lead Developer
Logitech
01.2015 - 05.2017
Technical Business Analyst
Wellpoint - Healthcare
01.2012 - 12.2014
ETL Informatica Developer
Canadian Pacific Railways
09.2008 - 11.2011
ETL & Data Warehousing Developer
Australian Gas Light Company
10.2007 - 07.2008
ETL Developer
Goldman Sachs & Co
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Technology -
Kalyani University
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