Praveen Kumar Myneni

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact IT projects supporting business requirements.

• Define priorities, manage risks, and align project execution with business goals.

• Develop impact assessments, oversee delivery schedules, and conduct risk reviews.

• Track project progress, provide updates, and ensure timely issue resolution.

• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring smooth communication and expense control.

• Collaborate with leadership to implement scalable and reusable solutions.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered multiple projects on time and within budget, improving stakeholder satisfaction.

• Enhanced project visibility through improved reporting mechanisms.

• Optimized Capacity Forecasting, ensuring effective resource allocation.

SHAREHOLDER FOCUS

• Ensured project milestones, budgets, and deliverables were consistently met.

• Identified potential delays, took proactive steps, and escalated issues when necessary.

• Supported initiatives to improve time-to-market and manage project costs effectively.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Managed team workloads efficiently, driving quality outcomes.

• Promoted a collaborative and positive work environment.

• Facilitated clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals.

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Led strategic discussions on technology costs, resource planning, and scope management.

• Managed complex IT projects independently, ensuring smooth execution.

• Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational processes.

• Company Overview: A technology company providing solutions across various industries
• Successfully Implemented and delivered data quality implementation, specifically tailored for Travelers Insurance, effectively addressed data quality challenges prevalent in their processes
• With our solution, data quality rules were seamlessly embedded into their streaming pipelines, significantly reducing the need for post-entry data cleanup
• The integration of the Great Expectations Python library provided a centralized hub for defining, configuring, and measuring data quality, eliminating the dependence on costly and inflexible commercial tools
• This bespoke system empowered their team with an intuitive UI, enabling easy rule customization and contributing to enhanced data reliability and operational efficiency at Travelers Insurance
• A technology company providing solutions across various industries

• Company Overview: A technology company providing solutions across various industries
• Led the implementation of an integrated logistics and warehouse automation Solutions for efficient delivery of over 2 million automobile spare parts products
• Achieved a 25% improvement in delivery speed and enhanced customer satisfaction by 15%
• Successfully managed projects valued at over 5 million dollars and delivered below listed projects
• Ensured the financial health of the projects by managing team allocations and project total budget
• Worked closely with multiple business units and product teams to understand their business objectives, goals, milestones, and requirements
• Played a key role in creating the Project Charter, Statement of Work, and Functional and Business requirements and developing and reviewing UI/UX designs
• Acted as a liaison between Astra Internal Business teams and Anblicks Engineering/Delivery teams
• Facilitated Scrum Ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standup's, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
• Collaborated closely with the Product Owner to refine Product Backlogs, Sprint Backlogs, and release planning
• Extensive experience in leading agile teams in PI planning (in person & virtual), backlog grooming, and Scrum ceremonies
• Mentored internal teams on Agile methodologies
• Assisted Scrum teams in resolving impediments throughout the projects
• Responsible for status reporting and effective communication to all stakeholders
• Ensured that the project plan-maintained tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, disseminating information to team members and customers
• Proactively managed project issues and risks
• Provided overall direction for the formulation, development, implementation, and delivery of multiple projects under the program
• A technology company providing solutions across various industries

• Company Overview: A technology company providing solutions across various industries
• Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project management, consistently exceeding client expectations by meticulously planning and executing projects within stipulated budgets and timelines
• Successfully delivered projects for various clients, showcasing adeptness in resource engagement and effective communication for seamless project outcomes
• A technology company providing solutions across various industries
• Other Project Delivered in this role: Zyyah, Smart start, Door, Droneup, Harte Hanks, RapidMiner Support, BP Mobile app, Bulbul apps, Ashok Leyland Service Mandi, Utopia, NJM, Smith's Detection

• Company Overview: A technology company providing solutions across various industries
• Led, supported, and coached cross-functional teams for successful delivery of large, complex projects across multiple business units
• Drove end-to-end project execution, managing resources, schedules, financials, and quality adherence through the systems development life cycle
• Integrated Agile principles, Scrum practices, and product ownership expertise to orchestrate end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring iterative and value-driven deliveries
• Advocated Agile practices, resulting in reduced project delays and enhanced predictability through improved planning and execution
• Demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams, motivating them towards project goals with a focus on high-quality deliverables and collaboration
• Managed comprehensive project documentation, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely progress updates
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, empowering team members
• A technology company providing solutions across various industries

• Company Overview: A global professional services company providing consulting and technology services
• Instrumental in setting up offshore teams for centrally managing the development of custom migration tools, QA and reporting functions
• Developed detailed test plans and procedures, overseeing their meticulous execution to validate the functionality and performance of the lending platform
• Contributed to testing a robust platform designed for efficient management of base rate loans and seamless data dissemination
• Worked diligently to streamline testing processes and procedures, optimizing efficiency and accuracy
• Demonstrated my expertise in ensuring the robustness and dependability of critical lending platforms, aligning with the highest quality standards
• A global professional services company providing consulting and technology services

• Company Overview: An IT services company providing a range of services including software development and testing
• Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications
• Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution
• An IT services company providing a range of services including software development and testing

• Company Overview: A company providing various IT services and solutions
• Executed test cases and conducted several types of testing, such as functional, regression, and integration testing, to ensure software quality and reliability
• Identifying and documenting software defects and collaboratively closed with developers to ensure timely resolution
• A company providing various IT services and solutions