Samuel Nagathota
Monrovia,MD
Summary
Seasoned and self-driven Project Manager with over 11 years of experience in tolling industries and a total of 17 years in Information Technology. Proficient in all facets of project management including planning, budget management, and coordinating project components. Skilled at working directly with clients to ensure project goals are met within scope and budget.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Expert Practitioner
North Highland
2024.02 - Current
- Strategically leading and expanding the transportation practice, engaging with various entities such as transit agencies, airports, seaports, toll authorities, and state Departments of Transportation
- Developing and executing a focused business plan to grow services
- Meeting and presenting to senior executives and public officials
- Leading proposal teams for competitive procurements
- Preparing budgets, cost estimates, and staffing plans for projects
- Overseeing transportation projects and ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Providing project management and client delivery for selected projects
- Supporting marketing efforts and defining the 'transportation story'
- Developing and maintaining partnership opportunities
- Tracking and reporting on project performance metrics
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Program Manager/Tolling Architect
Conduent Technologies
2014.05 - 2024.02
- Managed implementation and operation of E-Z Pass projects for various toll authorities
- Facilitated meetings with internal and external vendors for system design and operations
- Wrote and presented proposals for E-Z Pass programs
- Created and tracked work schedules, reorganized resources as needed
- Worked with PCI auditors to establish Web Application/Mobile App compliance
- Extensively used SharePoint, JIRA, and Microsoft DevOps for documentation and tracking
- Led AET implementation team for New Jersey Tolling Authority
- Managed projects involving JAVA, Web Application, SQL, and Business Intelligence Tool
- Conducted requirement discussions with stakeholders and various teams
- Published defect reports and maintained compliance documentation
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
SME/Senior Java Developer
Hexaware Technologies
2012.08 - 2014.04
- Developed Web and mobile applications for employee performance monitoring
- Acted as SME for Self Service Applications involving Website, Mobile Application, and IVR
- Collaborated with business teams for new feature requirements
- Installed, configured, and monitored new system features based on user needs.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Incorporated continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines for streamlined code deployment and version control management.
- Contributed towards building microservices architecture-based applications that resulted in improved scalability, maintainability, and fault tolerance.
- Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
Team Lead
Hexaware Technologies
2011.05 - 2012.07
- Managed a web application for employee appraisal and fund tracking
- Led a team of over 30 members, including developers and QA
- Gathered new requirements and developed solutions in Java
- Reviewed and designed high-level documents and solutions based on requirements
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Java Developer/Senior Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
2009.01 - 2011.04
- Developed a web application for Siemens Import Compliance
- Improved delivery times and compliance ratings for US Customs
- Collaborated on high-level and detailed design implementations in Java/J2EE
- Handled project analysis, estimation, and requirement gathering with clients
- Engaged in code reviews, quality coordination, release management, and bug fixing
- Ensured seamless integration of Java-based applications with databases, APIs, and other systems.
- Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough unit testing and collaborating with QA teams.
- Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.
Education
C-DAC - Computer And Information Sciences
Centre For Development of Advanced Computing
07.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
PRRM Engineering College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
04.2007
Skills
- JAVA
- J2EE
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- SQL
- Struts Framework
- MVC Architecture
- AWS
- AZURE
- GIT
- SDLC
- Resource Planning
- JIRA
- Microsoft DevOps
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Data Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Power Point
- Project
Timeline
Expert Practitioner
North Highland
2024.02 - Current
Program Manager/Tolling Architect
Conduent Technologies
2014.05 - 2024.02
SME/Senior Java Developer
Hexaware Technologies
2012.08 - 2014.04
Team Lead
Hexaware Technologies
2011.05 - 2012.07
Java Developer/Senior Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
2009.01 - 2011.04
C-DAC - Computer And Information Sciences
Centre For Development of Advanced Computing
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
PRRM Engineering College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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