RAMYA VISWANATHAN
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience at Fannie Mae, specializing in risk management and stakeholder communication. Led successful cloud deployments using Agile methodologies, ensuring 100% audit compliance. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver results aligned with business goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Fannie Mae
Reston, VA
06.2011 - 03.2025
- Led the deployment and monitoring of critical controls across AWS and Azure environments
- Implemented governance frameworks for AWS cloud infrastructure, aligning with security and policy standards
- Ensured compliance across security, resiliency, logging & monitoring, replication, and backups, maintaining operational integrity
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, coached teams, and removed obstacles to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborated with the Product Owner to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
- Worked with stakeholders to refine specifications and deliver actionable user stories
- Communicated the product vision and strategy, supported sprint planning, and made data-driven decisions for high-quality delivery
- Managed risks, conducted market research, and analyzed product performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Project Manager
AT&T
St Louis, MO
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Led the Lightspeed project, AT&T's initiative to compete with cable and non-IP access providers
- Led multi-functional teams to implement the Integrated Project Plan (IPP) for LS-OMS
- Coordinated vendor efforts and facilitated effective communication across multi-functional teams
- Managed project schedules and tracked progress
- Delivered IP services including IPTV, HSIA, and VoIP through Order Management System (OMS), an AMDOCS web-based application
- Identified and resolved defects, tracking throughout project lifecycle to ensure quality
- Maintained 98% compliance with EXPRESS and SOX standards
- Achieved a 100% EXPRESS audit score on key projects
Technical Consultant
Interwoven
Orange County, CA
02.2005 - 05.2006
- Collaborated with Project Managers and teams to execute portfolio of 60+ programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
- Ensured alignment of projects with organizational strategic objectives, working closely with the VP of Technology
- Expertise in resource management, risk mitigation, project management
- Led contract negotiations and implemented ITIL processes, streamlining incident, change, and problem management for improved service delivery
- Areas of focus included application development, technology upgrades, certifications, new capabilities, and security/compliance
Project Manager
Gateway Computers
- Led team of 2-5 at Gateway, coordinating web functionality development and integration to enhance content management efficiency
- Assisted with RFPs, SOWs, and contract negotiations while gathering technical and business requirements to facilitate project alignment
- Supported SDLC by creating use case templates and ensuring system functionality through rigorous testing processes
Education
Masters Degree - Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2005
Bachelors - Engineering
Madras University
Chennai, India05.2001
Skills
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Resource Allocation and Management
- Stakeholder management
- Agile methodologies
- Agile Tools (Scrum, Jira)
- Microsoft Project/Excel/PowerPoint
- KPI tracking
- Change Management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Project documentation
Timeline
Project Manager
Fannie Mae
06.2011 - 03.2025
Project Manager
AT&T
05.2006 - 09.2008
Technical Consultant
Interwoven
02.2005 - 05.2006
Project Manager
Gateway Computers
Masters Degree - Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Bachelors - Engineering
Madras University