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Vinita Porlekar

Sterling,VA

Summary

Results-driven Technical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience leading AI, e-learning, and chatbot projects. Skilled in Agile, automation, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record of optimizing workflows, cutting development time, and improving user engagement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Project Manager

Tercera - Hurix Digital
09.2023 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver AI and e-learning projects; cut dev time by 80% and managed $300K+ budgets.
  • Architected an e-learning platform (Dictera) that increased learner engagement by 80%.
  • Built AI-powered mock interview tool (Job Ready), boosting student placement preparedness by 75%.
  • Deployed AI recruitment dashboards (Hirezy), reducing time-to-hire by 75%.

Senior Analyst

Jio Platforms - Haptik
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Delivered enterprise chatbot solutions, improving customer support efficiency by 80% and adoption by 60%.
  • Launched fan-engagement bot for Mumbai Indians IPL team, increasing user interaction by 75%.
  • Developed AI shopping assistants for Tira (↑ engagement 88%) and JioMart (↓ resolution time 80%).

Application System Analyst

Planet Next Gen
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led automation projects in supply chain and e-learning; reduced inefficiencies by 20% and training time by 50%.
  • Optimized Foodland inventory system, decreasing waste by 55%.
  • Built training platforms for McDonald's and reporting tools for Kings College Hospital & PepsiCo, improving decision-making by 70%.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

Northeastern University
Arlington, VA
09.2025

B.E. - Computer Engineering

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
05.2019

Skills

  • Project Management: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Jira, Microsoft Project, Certified Scrum Master, Risk Mitigation, KPI Tracking, Client Engagement, Cross-functional Leadership
  • AI/Automation: AI Chatbots, Workflow Automation, REST APIs, Postman
  • Tools & Platforms: Google Workspace

Timeline

Technical Project Manager

Tercera - Hurix Digital
09.2023 - Current

Senior Analyst

Jio Platforms - Haptik
06.2021 - 09.2023

Application System Analyst

Planet Next Gen
11.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Information Systems

Northeastern University

B.E. - Computer Engineering

University of Mumbai