Praveen Kumar Myneni

• As a Program Manager, successfully navigated the dynamic landscape of multiple projects concurrently. By meticulously orchestrating cross-project coordination, fostering collaboration, and aligning deliverables with strategic objectives, I ensured the efficient and synchronized execution of diverse initiatives. This approach facilitated adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, culminating in the seamless delivery of value across the spectrum of projects under my purview. Successfully delivered projects for clients including,
  
  GMF OnStar Insurance:
  Team Size :5
  Project Environment: Databricks, Azure, Apache Pulsar streams
  Partnering with GMF, we embarked on a visionary endeavor to construct a Data platform, redefining auto insurance with Pay-as-you-drive and Pay-how-you-drive concepts. By seamlessly integrating batch and stream data processing, we established a unified foundation for BI and vital applications, enabling dynamic quoting based on behavioral insights. Overall, it Mitigated business risks, and improved customer satisfaction by enabling quicker go-to-market strategies and maintaining high standards.
  
  This transformative initiative promises to usher in a new era of personalized and data-driven auto insurance solutions.
  
  Biggie Cranes: Engineered a real-time Asset Management & Monitoring Solution for the world's largest crane company, enhancing asset visibility and utilization by 5%. Leveraged Azure cloud Microservices to enable seamless data tracking, leading to a 75% reduction in man-hours and efficient predictive maintenance. Integrated Asset Health Monitoring, Lifecycle Management, and Workflow Automation for optimized operations.
  Team Size :10
  Project Environment: C#. Net MVC, SQL Server 2012, Azure, Ios.
  
• Distributional International (POD): Led strategic automation initiative, revolutionizing delivery operations and customer service. Orchestrated seamless integration of mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) platform, real-time route optimization, and live tracking, bolstering delivery speed and accuracy. By introducing on-the-spot invoice processing, drove driver and warehouse efficiency, culminating in impressive annual savings of $1.7 million while elevating overall service quality.
  Team Size :10
  Project Environment: C#, .Net MVC, SQL Server 2012, IOS/Android Mobile app
  
  Honest Gorilla: Delivered successful web and mobile responsive applications that significantly enhance customer experience by enabling seamless online energy shopping. These apps empower both residential and commercial users to conveniently choose electricity and natural gas services based on their switch types, streamlining the process, and providing tailored solutions.
  Team Size :10
  Project Environment: Angular6 including HTML5, Bootstrap4, CSS, Express JS, Node JSMongo DB
  
  Astra International EDC: Led the implementation of an integrated logistics and warehouse automation solution for efficient delivery of over 2 million automobile spare parts products. Achieved a 25% improvement in delivery speed and enhanced customer satisfaction by 15%.
  Team Size :30
  Project(s): Astra PSS4W - Dandelion, Astra – Star Trek, TMS, PDCA
  Project Environment: Web API (Micro services) using ASP.Net Core with C#.Net with GraphQL, TDD (N-Unit), Net 4.5, SQL Server 2017, Web API 2, React JS. Liferay. Android/IOS, Liferay DXP GA 4,MS SQL, jQuery Bootstarp.Js,HTML 5,Tomcat Application Server
  
  Sunnet: Taking on the ownership role of outsourced product development partner, we successfully helped the client reduce costs, expedite delivery, and elevate product quality. Our approach, featuring sprint-based development and automated testing, resulted in impressive 10% savings in both time and expenses. This collaborative effort also enhanced team efficiency,
  Team Size :10
  Project Environment: JAVA, PL/SQL, JavaScript (jQuery, Ajax),GIT, SVN, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Net Beans, Oracle SQL,
  
  Rivet Logic: Established streamlined managed service operations, including Remote Infrastructure Management Services, and provided organized support desk management. Our achievements encompassed enhanced service availability, reduced incidents, 99.9% uptime, and streamlined testing efforts. Our round-the-clock commitment to innovation and efficiency is reflected in tailored solutions, security enhancements, and DevOps practices.
  Team Size :10
  Project Environment : Alfresco, Liferay, Crafter CMS, MongoDB, AWS cloud hosting, Devops, CI/CD
  
  USA Hockey: Our dedicated Infrastructure team provided seamless support, minimizing downtime, and enhancing portal scalability. Taking full ownership of the portals, we analyzed the legacy system architecture, delivering timely optimal solutions. By addressing performance concerns and showcasing support's ROI, we improved performance tracking and achieved a 97% issue resolution rate within SLAs. With 24x7 support, we promptly resolved issues, diagnosed performance gaps, and introduced new features, ensuring smooth business operations.
  Team Size: 5
  Project Environment: Perl/php
  
  Panasonic POS: Working alongside Panasonic Synrep in the aviation sector, we successfully automated the identification of part-related issues and implemented a robust field investigation ticketing system. The project's highlight was delivering a wide array of over 30 comprehensive reports, complete with charts, enhancing their decision-making processes. Our on-time delivery ensured Panasonic Synrep reaped the benefits of streamlined operations and data-driven insights.
  Team Size: 5
  Project Environment: C#. Net MVC, SQL Server 2012
  Other Projects Delivered:
  Southwestern Health Resources |InfinityHR |CBS Rentals | Warner’s Brothers & Discovery | Travelers Insurance | CBRE Hana | Travelers | Shorelight | Tarde Tech Solutions | Actabal |
  
  Overseeing & managing E2E delivery involving various cross functional teams.
  Developed and communicated a clear program vision aligned with business goals, ensuring stakeholders' shared understanding.
  Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through agile practices, driving adaptive planning and team empowerment.
  
  Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams & client stakeholders located across multiple time zones, ensuring efficient communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  Engaged proactively with stakeholders to meticulously refine project requirements, ensuring a holistic grasp of client & user needs and project scope.
  
  Worked in close collaboration with, Client stakeholders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams to ensure precise alignment of program scope, objectives, and milestones with business requirements. Addressed ambiguity promptly and effectively.
  
  Consistently engaged with Client Stakeholders, Product owners to collect valuable feedback, facilitating iterative improvements to the products. Simultaneously, ensured cross-functional teams and maintained alignment with project goals and milestones and seamless collaboration.
  
  Led dynamic meetings that invigorated business groups, fostering collaborative discussions to gather valuable insights and develop innovative solutions.
  
  Ensured effective prioritization and management of backlogs across multiple projects, accurately reflecting user needs and aligning with business priorities.
  
  Engaged in Backlog Refinement sessions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define comprehensive plans and precise timelines.
  
  Utilized release Planning ceremonies to align teams and stakeholders on project milestones and delivery plans. Guided crucial project milestones through the meticulous crafting of roadmaps and release plans.
  
  Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular retrospectives, enhancing team’s efficiency across projects.
  
  Demonstrated adept leadership skills by managing a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects, guiding cross-functional teams.
  
  Monitored project budgets across various initiatives, ensuring 95% adherence rate, thereby propelling financial prudence and resource optimization.
  
  Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks across multiple projects to ensure successful deliveries.
  
  Conducted Innovation and Ideation sessions within Sprint Retrospectives to encourage creative problem-solving. Implemented 80% of retrospective action items, driving continuous improvement, and addressing team concerns.
  
  Conducted regular Scrum of Scrums meetings to synchronize activities and resolve cross-team dependencies.
  
  Overall, around 95% release adherence rate, ensuring that projects were delivered on time as planned.
  
  Achieved an 80% repeat project engagement rate, demonstrating the ability to consistently deliver value.

• Excelled in orchestrating successful project deliveries. Through meticulous planning, resource coordination, and effective communication, I consistently ensured projects were completed within budget and on time, exceeding client expectations. Successfully delivered projects for clients including,
  Projects Delivered in this role:
  Zyyah |Smart start| Door | Droneup | Harte Hanks | RapidMiner Support | BP Mobile app | Bulbul apps | Ashok Leyland Service Mandi.
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  Led, supported, and coached cross-functional teams for successful delivery of large, complex projects spanning multiple business units.
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  Drove end-to-end project execution, including resource management, schedules, financials, and adherence to quality guidelines across the systems development life cycle.
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  Integrated Agile principles, Scrum practices, and product ownership expertise to orchestrate end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring iterative and value-driven deliveries.
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  As a Sr. Project Manager and Scrum Master, led cross-functional teams by facilitating Agile ceremonies, fostering collaboration for timely sprint deliveries, and driving continuous improvement.
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  Collaborated with clients, stakeholders, and Product Owners to define clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and a well-prioritized product backlog that aligned with stakeholders' needs.
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  Transformed business requirements into actionable tasks, effectively communicating project objectives across the team and ensuring successful outcomes.
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  Proactively managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication, promptly addressing concerns to maintain project momentum.
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  Worked seamlessly with UI designers to craft user-centered designs, enhancing the user experience and aligning with project goals.
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  Advocated Agile practices, resulting in reduced project delays and enhanced predictability through improved planning and execution.
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  Employed risk management strategies to identify and address potential obstacles, ensuring smoother project deliveries.
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  Demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams, motivating them towards project goals with a focus on high-quality deliverables and collaboration.
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  Collaborated with stakeholders during sprint reviews to validate deliverables, ensuring alignment with expectations and enabling real-time adjustments.
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  Championed continuous improvement through retrospectives, driving process enhancements that streamlined workflows and improved team performance.
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  Managed comprehensive project documentation, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely progress updates.
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  Leveraged Agile metrics such as velocity and burnup charts to monitor progress, enabling data-driven decision-making and adaptive planning.
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  Facilitated productive discussions during daily stand-up meetings to uncover and address impediments, fostering open communication and swift issue resolution.
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  Collaborated closely with Product Owners to prioritize impediments based on their impact on project objectives and user value.
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  Creative collaboration with cross-functional teams effectively addressed complex impediments, resulting in reduction in project delays and improved efficiency.
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  Conducted regular retrospectives, driving process improvements that enhanced team productivity and user satisfaction.
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  Implemented a feedback loop for stakeholders to report potential impediments, ensuring quick resolution and minimizing disruptions to project progress.
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  Leveraged data-driven metrics to analyze impediment frequency and impact, enabling targeted mitigation strategies and informed decision-making.
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  Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, empowering team members

• In Project Manager role delivered successfully the below listed projects:
  | MyWorkDoc |VerifyITNow Web and Mobile Application Development | Freminder app | BarronHowtoModify.com | Anblicks eDiscovery

• Project: Lyods Bank (LTSB) Central Metrics | Jan 2010 to Apr 2012
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  Responsible for managing CBT Volume testing which is a critical part of the Integration program.
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  Led a team of 18 offshore resources to plan and monitor execution of weekly batches by various capability groups.
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  Successfully completed the project 1 month before schedule which led to £200K in savings.
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  Introduced and implemented process and workflow improvements to which helped drive efficiency and quick turnaround time for defect resolution.
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  Collaborated with team members to deliver high quality deliverables on time.
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  Participated in system testing and troubleshooting activities.Lowes Import Purchase Order Management (IPOM)
• 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
• Managed test environments and test data to support testing activities effectively
• Provided leadership and guidance to junior QA team members, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Collaborated with cross functional teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and project objectives
• Prepared and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results
• Conducted thorough system testing to ensure seamless interactions between various components of the software application.

Worked as QA engineer for
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Walmart
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Lowes Import Purchase Order Management (IPOM)
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Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications.
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Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
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Identified, documented, and tracked defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution.
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Managed test environments and test data to support testing activities effectively.
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Provided leadership and guidance to junior QA team members, fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Collaborated with cross functional teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and project objectives.
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Prepared and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
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Conducted thorough system testing to ensure seamless interactions between various components of the software application.

• Worked as QA engineer/CPIG Executive delivered the projects successfully.
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  Welldoc
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  Land Am Overcoat
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  AQA_A&AHR
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  Recruitment application
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  Document Management System (DMS)
  
  Consultants Placement Information Systems
  
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  Executing test cases and conducting several types of testing, such as functional, regression, and integration testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.
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  Identifying and documenting software defects and collaboratively closed with developers to ensure timely resolution.
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  Collaborating with cross functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand requirements and project objectives.
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  Assisting in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
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  Participating in test planning and test strategy discussions to contribute to the overall testing process.
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  Setting up and configuring test environments with necessary configurations and test data.
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  Conducting exploratory testing to uncover defects and potential usability issues through adhoc testing.
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  Learning and applying software testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.