Srinivasa Abhishekh Tirdhala
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced project manager with a strong track record in overseeing complex projects across various industries. Recognized for successfully leading cross-functional teams to achieve timely and thorough project completion. Demonstrates expertise in managing project lifecycles and implementing valuable process enhancements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2023 - Current
- Managed all project lifecycle phases from planning to delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards using tools like Jira , Mural and RTC
- Managed a team of 60 associates across shores and ensured prompt delivery with value additions and process improvements
- Successfully worked on different proposals varying from 2M to 7M USD contract values with Global Delivery Models
- Well experienced in different working and financial models by including 3 Tier governance models
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals
- Identified risks, developed mitigation strategies, and addressed issues to ensure smooth project execution
- Responsible for the RACI Matrix and RAID Analysis at the project level
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Experienced in providing Transition models to customers based on the Project requirement
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Executed Scrum methodologies, enhancing project alignment for 3 teams and streamlining requirements from 4 stakeholders
- Conducted Scrum ceremonies starting with Capacity Planning, PI Planning, Daily StandUps, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos and Sprint Retrospectives
- Analyzed high level business use cases and recommended Business and Technical solutions to all stakeholders and resolved any conflicts
- Supported implementation and rollout of proposed solutions resulting in increase of business revenue by significant margin
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and executed automated test scripts using Unified Function Testing too to ensure system functionality and performance and created scripts to generate member data for Banking and Property Lines of Business
- Was responsible for both functional and non-functional testing including system, integration and performance testing
- Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
- Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
- Reduced manual testing time through implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
- Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for Data Creation for Member Service Representative Training on Insurance and Banking Applications
- Incident Analysis and Solutions for the issues raised in applications by using tools like ServiceNow and IT Service Manager
- Coordinating with the L2 and L3 teams on various issues in Test Environment
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Creation of Analytic Reports and Dashboards in ServiceNow
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
Release Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Streamlined software releases by automating build and deployment processes, increasing efficiency in release cycle.
- Performed root cause analysis on failed deployments to identify areas of improvement in release process and prevent future issues.
- Established clear communication channels with stakeholders throughout all phases of release cycle, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Increased deployment success rates by identifying areas of risk early in development cycle through rigorous pre-release testing.
- Effectively coordinated Monthly Application and Operations changes to production
- Played Key Role in transformation from Monthly to Biweekly production release model.
Change Coordinator
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible for process management and enterprise level change coordination
- Build several form and applications in Sharepoint
- Created multiple Sites in Sharepoint for effective release communication
- Performed functional testing for the go live applications
- Worked closely with end-users to gather feedback on implemented changes, using insights gained to inform future initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Mylavaram04-2012
Skills
- Agile
- Scrum
- ServiceNow
- Kanban
- CI/CD Pipeline
- Scrum Master
- Jira
- Mural
- UFT
- Selenium
- GitHub
- Git
- IT Service Manager
- Power PI
- Sharepoint
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Project estimation and bidding
- Agile Methodology
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
Certification
- Scrum Master Accredited Certification, 2014
- ISTQB - BCS Certified Tester Foundation, 2014
- SAFe Agile Certified, 2019
Accomplishments
- Service Commitment Award, 3, Awarded for longstanding commitment to the organization.
- Contextual Master Award for Excellence
- Beyond Performance Award, 2 , Awarded for best Performance Management
- Star of the Month,2, Awarded for outstanding performance in a Month.
- Star of the Quarter,2, Awarded for outstanding performance in a Quarter.
- Best Team, Awarded for outstanding team performance in a month.
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2023 - Current
Scrum Master
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2020 - 01.2023
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 03.2020
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2017 - 07.2019
Release Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2014 - 12.2017
Change Coordinator
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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