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Raajeev K Chaudhary

Summary

Innovative Architectural and Engineering Manager with extensive background in leading complex projects from conception to completion. Skilled in optimizing resources, streamlining operations, and fostering collaborative environments that encourage innovative solutions. Known for driving efficiency improvements and implementing sustainable practices in design and execution phases. Successfully delivered projects on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholders' expectations.

Adept at driving project efficiencies and spearheading DevOps transformations at Apple Inc., I excel in scope definition and cross-functional leadership. My strategic oversight has notably reduced project delivery timelines by 60%, while fostering agile methodologies enhanced team collaboration. My expertise spans from engineering design to stakeholder management, underpinned by a robust proficiency in AWS and Kubernetes.

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Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Project Manager

Apple Inc.
02.2021 - Current
  • Apple POS application is group of many applications running on individual servers deployed independently on different hosts
  • Streamlining periodical builds to different environments (QA/IT/UAT/PROD) and maintenance/support of all the Environments
  • This distributed environment needs to be tested rigorously to identify bottlenecks at early stage
  • Spearheaded initiatives to transform engineering project workflows, successfully reducing project delivery timelines by 25% through effective leadership and strategic oversight of cross-functional teams
  • Implemented and promoted agile project management methodologies across the organization, enhancing collaboration and communication that led to a 30% reduction in development cycles and improved product quality
  • Crafted comprehensive resource allocation strategies that maximized team output while meticulously maintaining quality benchmarks, enabling the successful management of multiple projects in a dynamic environment
  • Solution Environment: AWS, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker, Ansible, GIT, Maven, Datadog, Dynatrace AI, Java, MySQL, Oracle
  • Created reports summarizing project status, budget forecasts, resource utilization, and other key metrics.

DevOps Manager

Apple Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Championed a comprehensive DevOps transformation at Apple, orchestrating the integration of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that led to a marked improvement in deployment efficiency and team collaboration
  • Successfully streamlined deployment workflows and automated security measures, resulting in a 60% reduction in incident response time and significantly enhancing system reliability across critical applications
  • Effectively managed cloud infrastructure costs while fostering a strong DevOps culture, aligning development and operations teams through agile methodologies that promoted standardized deployment practices and improved operational visibility
  • Solution Environment: AWS, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker, Ansible, GIT, Maven, Datadog, Dynatrace AI, Java, MySQL, Oracle

Senior Project Coordinator

Apple Inc.
02.2013 - 08.2018
  • Directed cross-functional project teams at Apple, achieving enhanced productivity through strategic resource allocation, workflow streamlining, and innovative project management techniques
  • Played a pivotal role in expanding the engineering workforce from 15 to 50 professionals within a 24-month span, successfully implementing hiring, training, and mentorship strategies across global centers
  • Established robust project management methodologies, drastically reducing project delivery timelines while maintaining exemplary quality standards and fostering improved team collaboration and client satisfaction

Project Management Team Lead

Apple Inc.
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Successfully led and coordinated cross-functional development teams focused on delivering innovative software solutions, utilizing agile methodologies to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration and performance
  • Actively mentored junior developers while spearheading architectural advancements, resulting in improved code quality and significantly reduced development cycle times, thereby increasing overall team productivity and responsiveness to changing requirements
  • Effectively managed project timelines and resource allocations to ensure the timely delivery of complex enterprise solutions while maintaining alignment with overarching business objectives, thus driving strategic growth

Development Team Lead

Syfact
07.2007 - 08.2010
  • Spearheaded the development of robust, high-performance software solutions using Java, ensuring optimal system performance and timely project completion while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management and QA
  • Oversaw technical implementations and comprehensive debugging processes, achieving significant reductions in system downtime and incidences of application failure, thereby enhancing overall product stability and client satisfaction for enterprise-level applications
  • Championed the adoption of progressive development methodologies and established automated testing frameworks, contributing to a more streamlined and efficient software development lifecycle, while actively mentoring team members in best coding practices

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

CCS (Chaudhary Charan Singh) University

Skills

  • Scope definition
  • Product strategy
  • Engineering design
  • Stakeholder management
  • Design reviews
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Product development
  • Prioritization and execution
  • Product backlog management
  • Cross functional leadership
  • KPI tracking
  • Research and trend analysis
  • A/B testing
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Product roadmaps

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® Jan 2025
  • Lean Product Management Sep 2022
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Sep 2021
  • Certified SAFe® Agilist Sep 2023
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers Feb 2025
  • Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers Feb 2025
  • Developing Generative AI Applications on AWS Apr 2024

Timeline

Engineering Project Manager

Apple Inc.
02.2021 - Current

DevOps Manager

Apple Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2021

Senior Project Coordinator

Apple Inc.
02.2013 - 08.2018

Project Management Team Lead

Apple Inc.
09.2010 - 01.2013

Development Team Lead

Syfact
07.2007 - 08.2010

Master of Computer Applications -

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

CCS (Chaudhary Charan Singh) University

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