SOUMYA KINGER

Work History

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

07.2021 - Current

Facilitated more than 10 PI Planning events for 10 Agile teams in Digital Sales Value Stream. Oversaw the execution of multiple epics worth $350M+ to revamp the e-sales application for a leading insurance provider in the country in personal lines area.
Partnered with Product Management and Architecture teams to design and develop robust solutions meeting business requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Conducted comprehensive program evaluations through Art Sync cadence meetings, removed ART impediments, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.

TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES

03.2021 - 06.2021

Led the teams in developing and deploying custom COVID - 19 Vaccine Management System for Union County in New Jersey state.
Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and improving communication between cross-functional teams.
Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams towards achieving project milestones while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
Improved overall project efficiency with effective coordination between development, testing, deployment, and support teams during release cycles.
Collaborated with Product Owners to develop clear product roadmaps and ensure timely release of high-quality deliverables.
Championed change management initiatives, guiding teams through successful transitions to new methodologies and techniques.

UNITED HEALTH GROUP

05.2014 - 06.2015

Managed and directed successful completion of multiple projects using both six sigma and lean process improvement techniques that enhanced the bottom line of the business by more than $1 million.
Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.

DST SYSTEMS

01.2009 - 04.2011

As Project Manager defined project goals, conduct risk analysis, and proposed mitigation plans and predictive metrics to ensure the overall success of projects implemented using both traditional waterfall and Agile Scrum methodologies.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.