Tirupathi Rao Naraharisetty
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Tirupathi Rao is an Experienced,Dynamic IT Project/Program Manager with over 14+ years of extensive experience leading high-performing and cross-functional project teams/Agile Squads from inception to release. Expert in steering projects worth over $15 million to completion, fostering robust stakeholder relationships and championing Agile transformation.
Skilled in both strategic leadership and technical execution, consistently achieving key milestones with a focus on quality and efficiency. in team leadership and agile coaching, ensuring project success and continuous improvement through strategic planning and exceptional stakeholder management
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
06.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Managed budgets exceeding $3.2 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Program Manager /Technical Project Manager
Capgemini Technology Services
04.2011 - 04.2023
- Managed and supervised projects/programs budget worth US$ 8-15M.
- Implemented agile methodologies into program management processes, increasing adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Coached team members in Agile practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- 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.
Senior Project Manager
Reliance Tech Services
01.2007 - 04.2011
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Led cross-functional team of 30+ members for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective measures to achieve success.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various CRM and Integration projects supporting multiple business groups
- Ensured all projects adhered to quality standards by implementing rigorous testing procedures and closely monitoring progress reports.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators, and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
09.2005 - 12.2006
Software Engineer
Reliance Communications Ltd ,RCOM
07.2004 - 09.2005
Software Engineer
Sain Medicaments Pvt. Ltd
01.2002 - 07.2004
Education
Bachelor's in Engineering - Electronics And Communications
Institution of Engineers (India)
Kolkata03.2004
Advanced Diploma - Software Technology
CMC
Hyderabad, India04.2002
Skills
- Agile project management
- Team Leadership
- Project Planning,Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Client/Customer Relationship Management
- Agile Methodology (Scrum,Kanban,SAFe)
- Contract Preparation
- Quality Assurance,Control
- Scrum Framework Expertise
- Cloud,Integration,Data and DevOps principles
- Servant Leadership
- Agile Coaching
- Estimation Techniques
- Agile Transformation
- Stakeholder Negotiations
- Product Roadmapping
- IT Infrastructure
- Requirements Gathering
- KPI/Metrics Tracking
- Creative Thinking
- Release planning
- API Integration
- Resource Planning
Certification
- Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master, Scaled Agile, Certificate ID: 52781305-2716
- Project Management Professional (PMP-1512458), Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified in 2012 and Active until 2027
- Engagement Manager Certified – Level 2, Capgemini
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS, Candidate ID: AWS01138246
- MuleSoft Developer Level 1 - Salesforce
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
06.2023 - Current
Program Manager /Technical Project Manager
Capgemini Technology Services
04.2011 - 04.2023
Senior Project Manager
Reliance Tech Services
01.2007 - 04.2011
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
09.2005 - 12.2006
Software Engineer
Reliance Communications Ltd ,RCOM
07.2004 - 09.2005
Software Engineer
Sain Medicaments Pvt. Ltd
01.2002 - 07.2004
Bachelor's in Engineering - Electronics And Communications
Institution of Engineers (India)
Advanced Diploma - Software Technology
CMC
- Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master, Scaled Agile, Certificate ID: 52781305-2716
- Project Management Professional (PMP-1512458), Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified in 2012 and Active until 2027
- Engagement Manager Certified – Level 2, Capgemini
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS, Candidate ID: AWS01138246
- MuleSoft Developer Level 1 - Salesforce
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