Project Manager

Murugan Gopalakrishnan

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Cell: 571-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking a position as a Program Manager in Information Technology using my

leadership skills to deliver project solutions that are innovative,

visionary and effectively support business requirements.

Summary:

Microsoft Certified Professional with over 12+ years of experience in

analysis, design, and developing software applications using Visual Basic

and related technologies as follows:

. Expertise in Visual Basic, Excel VBA, Access, ActiveX technology, VB

Script, Crystal Reports, Brio, Cognos Impromptu 7 and HTML.

. Rich development experience in Internet based applications using ASP,

Visual InterDev 6.0 and Front Page 2000.

. Experience in developing Multi-tier applications using VB, SQL Server

. Expertise in Data Warehouse, analysis, design, Data Loading and

Mapping Process and Business Intelligence Process.

. Good technical expertise in Access, Brio reports 6.2, SQR Reports,

Crystal Reports, SQL, Cognos Impromptu 7, T-SQL.

. Cognos Certified Impromptu Series 7

. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, Leadership

skills.

Education

MS - Madras University, Chennai, India - 06/1997

Certifications:

Cognos ReportNet Product User

Cognos ReportNet Authoring Product Professional

Impromptu Series 7 Product Professional

Experience:

Organization Designation Duration

Satyam Computer Services Program Manager (10/2004) - (01/2013)

Technical Skills

Operating Systems Windows-XP, Unix, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000, MS-DOS

Languages C, Fortran

Databases ORACLE 8.0, MS-SQL 7.0, ADO, RDO, MS-Access

GUI Visual Basic 6.0, Excel VBA, Reports, FrontPage 2000,

Brio Developer, Power Builder 5.0/6.0, Lotus Notes 5.0

Web Related DHTML, VB Script, ASP3.0, HTML4.0, ActiveX, IIS4.0,

MS-Visual Interdev 6.0.

Tools & Utilities

Domain Knowledge Chemicals, Sales Forecasting, Telecom

Projects Profile

1. Project Name: OPTUS- REITZ-REPORTING (06063651)

Client OPTUS (Telecom)

Role Program Manager.

Organization Satyam Computer Services Limited Parsippany, New Jersey

Duration (05/2006) - Jan 2013

Team Size Project: 95 Module: 20

Environment Software Database: Teradata

(With skill Tools: Teradata Tools,Cognos

versions) O/s: Windows

Project Description:

Project is a Migration cum Development .Our team has to migrate the Optus

telecom Data warehouse system to IDW so as to develop a single version of

truth. This involves migration of task of various source systems to other

source system and Report Migration.

Contribution:

As a Project Manager was responsible for Two Modules 3G and Dumbledore

. Develop and manage cross-functional program schedules; identify risks,

manage scope and resource changes, and monitor progress against plan.

. Ensure effective communication within the engineering team and between

the project team and other engineering groups.

. Communicate program status to management and executives on a regular

basis in both formal and informal environments..

. Controlled the successful development of project s and created status

reporting.

. Developed Project Management plans, monitored and controlled time

allocated to projects for employees and contractors thru time tracker and

created management resource reporting.

. Gain understanding of business strategies by clarifying goals and

ensuring business perspectives are correctly represented.

. Ensure expectations are managed and risks/issues are identified early,

and mitigated.

. Manages program staff to ensure overall client satisfaction and

appropriate level of service delivery.

2. Project Name: RATIONALIZATION

Client BASF Rockaway, New Jersey.

Role Program Manager

Organization Sat yam Computer Services Limited, India

Duration (OCT 2004 - MARCH 2006)

Team Size Project :12 Module :10

Environment Software MS Access 2000, Excel VBA, Cognos Series 7 MR1,

(with skill Lotus notes 5.0

versions)

Project Description:

Project is a Migration cum Development .Our team has to migrate access

database reports to

Cognos 7i Impromptu reports.

Contribution:

. Developed Project Management plans, monitored and controlled time

allocated to projects for employees and contractors thru time tracker

and created management resource reporting.

. Co-coordinating with end-users for needs analysis; Cognos catalog

design, report creation, data validation and report deployment on the

web.

. Facilitates project and program integration, scheduling, estimating,

dependency identification, and inter-project conflict resolution by

working with Technology Relationship Managers and

Project Managers from the Technology Project and Portfolio Management

Office and the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO)

. Facilitate Steering Committee meetings with business stakeholders and

IT management to discuss project prioritization and overall project

status.

. Collaborate with the Program Managers and the Resource Managers to

align staffing capacity and release scheduling processes.

. Accountable for day-to-day management to meet the program's goals and

objectives (success metrics) including delivery of the project on

time, on budget and with expected benefits(ROI,etc.).

Direct accountability for planning, executing, monitoring and

controlling the program's work efforts including financial, resource

and benefits management.

3. Project Name : Report Development

Client Cell Net

Role Project Lead

Organization Winvision, Santa clara, CA

Duration (Sept 2001 - Aug 2004)

Team Size Project: 15 Module :10

Environment Software Visual Basic 6.0, Access 2000, Excel VBA, and SQL

(with skill Server 2000, Crystal Reports, Cognos Series 6.6

versions)

Project Description:

Utilizing MS Access 2000, and VBA; was a lead for a full life cycle

development effort for Meter Reading application. Defined requirements with

end users via Joint Application Design sessions, created the system and

relational database design, coded and tested the application. Successfully

deployed application on budget and within defined timeframe.

Contribution:

. Created Access systems to act as back-end to a preservation management

program and aided in linking to Excel front-end.

. Successfully deployed complex reports using Crystal Reports and

Microsoft Access Report Designer.

. Performed basic troubleshooting for client computers, consisting of

software and hardware upgrades and repairs.

. Designed and moved Microsoft Access 2000 database to a Microsoft SQL

Server 2000 backend. The front end is Access forms, reports, and

modules. Data transformation Services, stored procedures, and T-SQL

are driven via VB code written and optimized for ease of use, speed,

and performance.

. Performed data mining and data analysis for statistical reports to

find testing trends used to determine Meter Readings and other

logistical matters.

4. Project Name : Report Development

Client Brio Technology

Role Senior Software Engineer

Organization Win vision, Santa Clara, Ca

Duration July 1999 to Sep 2001

Team Size Project :8 Module :5

Environment Software Visual Basic 6.0, Excel VBA, Access 97 and

(with skill Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook and

versions) Brio Query, SQL Server 7.0,Oracle, Lotus Notes

5.0

Contribution:

I designed, developed, implemented, and maintained the Worldwide Sales

Forecasting Automation System by utilizing advanced SQL, Brio Query and

Excel programming tools and features to develop the method of capturing

multiple levels of detailed Sales Forecast and Funnel information. I also

designed and implemented SQL Database table structures for efficiently

storing and accessing mission-critical historical forecast, funnel and

sales data. This Included developing the queries, standard and ad hoc

reports necessary for various analyses and planning. Using Brio Query tools

I developed "drill-down / drill up" forecast reports for territory

management and operations, to the specifications of the company's senior

sales and operations management. I performed these duties under the

direction of Senior Sales and Sales Operations Management, working their

Big 5 Consultant and Senior Sales Analyst. Additionally, I had the

responsibility for Implementation and developing ad hoc reports, providing

training and support for the system's users, while accommodating

management's ongoing requirements and coordinating the IT support, using

Brio Portal tools. The System supported over 100 users, worldwide.

5. Project Name: Scheduling System.

Client Komag Hard disks

Role Software Engineer

Organization Win vision, Santa Clara, Ca

Duration (Apr 99 to June 99)

Team Size Project :5 Module :2

Environment Software Visual Basic 6.0, Excel VBA, Access 97, Crystal

(with skill Reports

versions)

Contribution:

Analyzed the Business Rules. Developed the database with Project Manager

using ERWIN. Developed the UI for the scheduling and worked on

reports. Developed the Production Plan at various operation levels and

shipment plan and Bill of Materials.

6. Project Name : Data Validation

Client Bechtel Construction

Role Software Engineer

Organization Win vision, Santa Clara, Ca

Duration Dec 98 to March 99

Team Size Project :5 Module :2

Environment Software Visual Basic, MS Access, SQL Server 7.0, and

(with skill Crystal Reports

versions)

Project Description:

This application involves the validation of data in a B-trieve database.

Contribution:

Creating the UI and developed queries at various levels for the validation

of the database.

This process cleans up the data and check for the validation of the data.

And create reports at various level of management. Developed Queries Using

Access to clean up the Tables,

And for Validation of the data. Created Reports Using Crystal Reports Team

size: 1

7. Project Name: Transportation System

Client All van Transportation

Role Software Engineer

Organization Win vision, Santa Clara, Ca

Duration May '98 to Nov '98

Team Size Project :5 Module :2

Environment Software Visual Basic 6.0, Crystal Reports, and MS SQL

(with skill Server 7.0.Power Builder

versions)

Project Description:

This application involves Development of Transportation system which

involves two modules.

Shipping and Billing.

Contribution:

The project involved designing the database and developing forms and

reports for customer service order and dispatch and generate reports for

customer service order, proof of delivery, revenue, invoices and accounts

receivable/payable. The project integrates three main modules: service,

dispatch and accounts. It involves tracking a given order, credit

outstanding for a customer and generation of daily revenue report

8. Project Name : Y2K

Client Pentafour Software LTD

Role Developer

Organization Pentafour Software LTD

Duration July 97 to April 98

Team Size Project :2 Module :2

Environment Software Visual Basic, Crystal Reports,MS Access, Power

(with skill Builder

versions)

Project Description:

Fixed Windowing Technique, Sliding Window Technique Compression technique,

Bridging Technique

Contribution:

Program designed to convert database tables in order to implement an Y2K

solution. Uses Y2K techniques to convert the year format from two digits

(YY) to four digits (YYYY) in database tables. Any VB programmer to bridge

database, which supports a two-digit format with Visual Basic, can use

modules developed for this program.

Role: Programmer (Visual Basic)

Personal Details

Status American Citizen

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