Hemamalini VIjayaraghavan
Project Manager
Puebla,Pue.
Summary
Instrumental Project Manager bringing 4 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Delivery Manager
Atlas Bank
Miami
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts that resulted in cost savings without compromising quality or performance requirements.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas of inefficiency in the project delivery process and develop solutions for optimization.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through regular communication and transparent reporting on project status updates, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
- Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for successful execution.
- Established clear communication channels for stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project progress and issues resolution.
- Actively participated in post-project evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement in future deliveries.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
- Managed change requests effectively to minimize impact on the overall project timeline and budget without compromising quality.
Project Manager
Atlas Bank Miami
Panama
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Successfully managed projects with a budget of $100,000, ensuring completion of the product under budget by $40,000.
- Managed postproduction support for the organization while supporting the offshore model, saving the company 20% on a budget of $200,000.
- Facilitated communication on projects between business leaders, project sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure project goals were defined and Scrum teams were aligned on objectives.
- Identified, monitored, and tracked important Agile KPI metrics to ensure project life cycle status was known and could be corrected if needed.
- Managed a team of 15+ individuals using Agile and Scrum techniques that promoted an environment of continuous learning, inspection, and adaptation to challenging workplace conditions.
Senior Test Analyst
BCP Miami
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Validated system requirements through targeted functional, regression, and performance testing efforts.
- Provided each staff member with exemplary training to help improve departmental efficiency and boost understanding of respective job duties.
- Improved testing processes by implementing new test strategies and methodologies.
- Assisted in defining project goals and objectives related to quality assurance activities.
- Enhanced software quality by identifying and resolving critical defects before product release.
- Collaborated with development teams for seamless integration of testing efforts, resulting in faster issue resolution.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects to identify areas for process improvement and future prevention.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements within the QA function leading to increased efficiency across projects.
- Developed custom test scripts for complex applications, increasing defect detection capabilities.
- Streamlined test case management by implementing best practices and efficient organization methods.
- Reduced testing timeframes by automating repetitive test cases using industry-leading tools.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration through proactive communication with developers, business analysts, and project managers.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to determine potential benefits in enhancing the testing process.
- Provided comprehensive reporting of test results to stakeholders, enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Increased efficiency of test execution by prioritizing high-risk functionalities and scenarios.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
Test Analyst
Prival Bank
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Interfaced and collaborated with stakeholders and customers regarding T24 Testing, including reporting on various testing strategies and initiatives, and documenting bugs and other issues.
- Coached and trained other testers in the specific Agile and Scrum processes being implemented, ensuring they understand the user requirements and testing specifications.
- Managed the entire Software Testing Life Cycle, which includes test case design, test execution, defect tracking/reporting, closure phase on Web, and Client/Server applications.
- Collaborated with clients to coordinate test management initiatives and projects, including onsite Scrum meetings and remote Agile development team meetings.
- Facilitated discussions with stakeholders and bank business leaders to proactively resolve conflicts and software issues as they were discovered, to ensure value was consistently being delivered to the end user.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Reduced production issues by implementing rigorous regression testing before each release.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Ensured smooth communication between QA and development teams, participating in regular meetings to discuss progress updates and address challenges collaboratively.
- Facilitated quick issue resolution through clear defect reporting, providing precise steps to reproduce along with relevant screenshots or logs when needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all testing activities, enabling efficient review of results by project stakeholders.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Identified critical defects, conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with the development team for timely resolutions.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
Junior Technical Consultant
Banesco
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed tailored proposals for potential clients, resulting in a higher conversion rate for the consulting firm.
- Championed data security best practices throughout all stages of the consultation process, safeguarding client information and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted thorough research on emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations to clients and improve their business operations.
- Assessed existing IT infrastructures, identifying areas for improvement or upgrades as part of the consultation process.
- Assisted in the development of system security protocols.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing technical issues and providing prompt resolutions.
- Increased client retention through consistent follow-ups and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Participated in Scrum events, such as retrospectives, to streamline organizational processes and identify areas of future improvement within the Scrum team.
- Ensured Agile delivery of iterative testing projects according to Scrum methodologies by coordinating escalations and facilitating communication with the client on an as-needed basis.
- Participated in Scrum meetings, such as demos, walkthroughs, and other review meetings, to ensure total coordination and cooperation on testing plans and projects.
- Used KPIs and other Scrum metrics to log, track, and monitor defects in order to ensure proper escalation and resolution management.
Education
M. SC Computer Science -
Madras University
Chennai TamilnadyB. ED Computer Science - undefined
Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University
Skills
Agile Principles
Scrum Principles
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Release Management
Collaboration
Team Player
QA Testing
Project Scheduling
Technical understanding
Scope Management
Business Analysis
MS Office
Scrum Master
Requirements Analysis
Project tracking
Team Leadership
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Team building
Documentation And Reporting
Project management software
Status Reporting
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Project Delivery Manager
Atlas Bank
03.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Atlas Bank Miami
03.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Test Analyst
BCP Miami
02.2018 - 02.2019
Test Analyst
Prival Bank
02.2017 - 02.2018
Junior Technical Consultant
Banesco
03.2015 - 02.2017
M. SC Computer Science -
Madras University
B. ED Computer Science - undefined
Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University
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