Pravas Ray
Summary
- A seasoned Program & Project Account Delivery Leader with 15 years of comprehensive experience in project and program management, and account management, seeking a Director role to leverage extensive background in steering IT Departments , projects and nurturing key client relationships.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency in multicultural and hybrid environments.
- Trained with Digital technologies, Data Science, ML, OpenAI (ChatGPT API, GenAI ) and Github-copilot to drive business innovation and growth .
- Total 25+ years IT experience , leading team size upto 100+ members , managing multiple large and runaway projects for different customers in Healthcare (Payer), Manufacturing, Finance and other domains.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Integration Associate Director
NTTDATA Services Inc.
02.2018 - Current
- Led teams of up to [Number] personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Engaged analytical subject matter experts outside project teams to drive troubleshooting of critical process-related deviations and enhance process improvements.
- Assessed risks associated with team activities and implemented appropriate procedures to mitigate potential problems.
- Provided strategic analysis for manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations, and robustness.
- Supported capital project planning and contributed to feasibility studies.
- Supported continuous process and performance improvement for manufacturing issues, robustness and compliance.
- Communicated all capacity, sourcing and technology gaps with upper management.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Systems Integration Development Manager
Dell Services
06.2010 - 02.2017
- Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
- Drove [Type] data storage and business tools, effectively managing [Number] developers and providing guidance throughout development lifecycle.
- Monitored product pricing and legal requirements.
- Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
- Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple [Type] projects.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than [Number] employees each year.
- Managed [Number] individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
Senior Manager
IAP Company Limited
05.2001 - 06.2010
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Carried out and developed social media, e-blast and public relations campaigns.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Project Leader
Neptune Information Solutions Ltd
08.2000 - 10.2001
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Defined responsibilities, duties and roles of each team member.
- Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
- Inspired and coached team members.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
Systems Officer
Mayor Group
03.1997 - 08.2000
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Education
PG Diploma In International Trade -
Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication And Man
Delhi, India1996
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering -
Apple Computer Education
Delhi, India1995
Bachelor of Commerce -
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, India1990
Skills
- Budget Management
- Proposal Writing
- Program Development
- Crisis Management
- Key Relationship Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Technical Implementation
- Resources Allocation
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- PMP from PMI in 2008 ~ 2016 Oct.
- Digital Transformation from Boston University and MIT in 2017 and 2020 respectively
-AI for Leaders from Babson 2020
- Data Science and Machine Learning from MIT 2023
- Chat GPT from Udemy 2023
- SIX Sigma Green Belt
- SAS (Base)
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- CMMI
- Internal Auditors Training on ISO 9001:2000 Requirements, 2003.
Timeline
Systems Integration Associate Director
NTTDATA Services Inc.
02.2018 - Current
Systems Integration Development Manager
Dell Services
06.2010 - 02.2017
Senior Manager
IAP Company Limited
05.2001 - 06.2010
Project Leader
Neptune Information Solutions Ltd
08.2000 - 10.2001
Systems Officer
Mayor Group
03.1997 - 08.2000
PG Diploma In International Trade -
Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication And Man
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering -
Apple Computer Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Utkal University
- PMP from PMI in 2008 ~ 2016 Oct.
- Digital Transformation from Boston University and MIT in 2017 and 2020 respectively
-AI for Leaders from Babson 2020
- Data Science and Machine Learning from MIT 2023
- Chat GPT from Udemy 2023
- SIX Sigma Green Belt
- SAS (Base)
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- CMMI
- Internal Auditors Training on ISO 9001:2000 Requirements, 2003.
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