PRASANNA S ADAVI, PMP,MCTS

**** *** ****. *** ***.Willoughby.OH 44094. 248-***-****. ablgf3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• PMI Certified Project Manager (PMP) with 6+ years of IT Project Management across

various domains multiple domains like ERP Implementation and Data Migration (SAP

ECC 6.0), Software Development and Testing in Microsoft .Net, Creative services,

Automotive.

• Managed and successfully completed several parallel projects simultaneously.

• Extensive experience with requirements capture and management, Development of

technology architecture with the Technical Architect, Business process capture and

re-engineering, Management of joint working Groups and cross business unit

dependency management, Stakeholder management of a number of sensitive

stakeholders.

• Helped setup several PMO processes within the CoE and trained several project

managers on MS Project, MS Project Server, and PM Methodologies.

• Highly conversant with Project management techniques like Critical Path Method,

Earned Value Measurement and PERT analysis using MS Project in an enterprise

environment.

• Conversant with complete Software Development Life Cycle, Waterfall Development

methodologies.

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in Managing Enterprise Projects

using Project Server, with expertise with MS Project Professional 2007/2003, MS

Project Server 2007/2003 implementation, Windows SharePoint Services 2.0/3.0.

• Solid business communications and presentation skills adept at creating and coordinating

extensive communication networks.

EDUCATION

• PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Project Server)

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Dec 2003

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering May 2001

Osmania University. Hyderabad, INDIA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software : Microsoft Project Professional 2007/2003, MS Project Server 2007/2003, .net 2.0,

SQL Server 2005, SAP ECC 6.0 (MM Module), Content Management Systems,Programming C,

SDRC I-DEAS, ANSYS, HTML, Adobe PhotoShop 5.5, AutoCAD R14.

Core Competencies: Project Management, ERP Implementation,Cutover,Operations

Management, Resource Management, Client relationship Management, Business Analysis, risk

analysis, project scheduling, planning, Work Breakdown structures, Gantt charts, project

documentation, SDLC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP IS Project Manager 9/2008 - Present

ABB Inc, Wickliffe, OH

Responsible for the management of all major projects falling within the governance of the ABB

North American SAP Center of Excellence. Also simultaneously handled the role of an EPM

consultant, helping implement Project Server 2007 and Project Server 2010, train the project

manager across the NAM domain to use MS project server.

Project Management related responsibilities:

• Handled several projects successfully including data migration from legacy

instances, Credit card processing implementations, Site Cutovers, Implementation

of new software into SAP ECC 6.0, SAP-to-SAP transitions.

• Managed the entire SDLC for the new objects that were developed including Functional

Design, Technical Design, Development, Unit Testing, User Acceptance Testing and

Deployment.

• Developed the Project Charters, and worked with the project team to develop the

project scope, WBS, time and budget estimates.

• Responsible for the management of all project resources, budget development and

cost performance, project quality, communications, governance, and risk

management.

• Helped setup and/or enhance several PMO processes within the CoE, including defining

Project requirement Documents, methodologies for project requests, Gate Checks, Post

Go live support etc., Also, trained several project managers on using MS Project, MS

Project Server 2007 in accordance with these processes.

Accomplishments: Successfully managed several projects simultaneously and delivered results

on schedule and within budget, to customer satisfaction.

Project Server related responsibilities:

• Managed the entire implementation of the MS EPM Solution (Project Server 2007)

through migration from Project Server 2003 in the corporate domain.

• Diagnosed and fixed the errors associated with the EPM implementation and made

proposals on necessary improvements of the tool.

• Was responsible for creating and managing the Master Program Schedule and multiple

integrated schedules on Project Server 2007 and Project Web Access 2007 while

identifying dependencies, conflicts, and milestones.

• Established processes for the project management team to include the use of Project

Server 2007, Project Professional 2007, Project Workspaces and SharePoint

Services 3.0, while developing the proper techniques in designing of the WBS,

resource allocations in the enterprise environment.

• Conducted several training sessions for executives, project managers and team

members on proper use of the Project Server within the organization.

• Created several custom fields, custom views and several reports per management’s

need using Project Professional 2007 and Project Server 2007.

• Setup issue lists in project workspaces, with complete customization to suit the project

needs.

• Setup the Risk register in Project Workspaces with complete customization to suit the

project needs.

• Supported the PMO with regular project schedule reviews and recommendation of

schedule compression methods when necessary.

Accomplishments: Successfully implemented the MS Project Server 2007 Solution from

scratch and integrated the use of Project Server to support and keep track of the SAP ECC 6.0

data migration project and supported multiple Go-Lives successfully.

Project Manager 1/2008-7/2008

Event Solutions International, Troy, Michigan

A web application development and Data Migration project, which helped the Client manage

their automotive fleet across United States. The system utilizes a unique workflow concept and

helps the Client plus all other users to schedule vehicle loans, track the vehicles, maintain history

of each vehicle, track VIN numbers, license plates etc., customized for use by multiple kinds of

users.

Technologies: .net, SQL Server 2000, Crystal Reports, MS Project 2003

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Developed the Project Charter, and worked with the offshore technical team in

developing the project scope, WBS, time and budget estimates.

• Used MS Project 2003 and Project Server 2003 to develop and track project schedule.

• Facilitated JAD sessions and Group Design sessions between Customer and

resources for the development work.

• Used CPM to identify and track the Critical tasks and redirecting the resources and

budget allocations as necessary.

• Managed the data migration from legacy system to new application, including data

mapping with technical teams, error summary reports and oversaw the seamless data

transfer.

• Identified risks, developed risk register with constant updates, issue logs and keeping

track of issues on a timely basis.

• Managed core facets of day-to-day business operations including employee and

resource management, cost control, infrastructure management and inter

departmental coordination.

• Developed and executed successfully several innovative and customized plans for

resource performance evaluation and improvement.

• Managed customer relationship during the entire lifecycle of the project, tracking client

feedback & satisfaction.

Accomplishment: Was able to salvage and deliver the Phase 1 of the project successfully to

Client satisfaction, which led Client to award more business of further enhancements to the

system through a Phase 2 and Phase 3.

Project Manager 9/2007-1/2008

Client: Stewart Engineers, Michigan

A website redesign project for Stewart Engineers, a leading glass manufacturing company. The

project included several up gradations from their previous website like a dynamic news section,

Content porting to 3 different languages other than English, search engine optimization and so

on.

Technologies: HTML, Typo 3, .net, SQL Server 2000

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Assisted in securing the project by developing project quotations, and presenting the

team capabilities to the Client, in conjunction with Offshore Creative services team.

• Worked with the Client and the Design team to identify requirements and developed the

project scope, WBS, time and budget estimates.

• Used MS Project 2003 and Project Server 2003 to develop and track project schedule

and manage resource allocations.

• Used Critical Path method analysis to identify and track the Critical tasks and

redirecting the resources and budget allocations as necessary.

• Coordinated with off shore team and individual team leads to communicate client

needs, feedback, change requests and delivery.

• Worked with technical teams to implement RUP development methodologies to satisfy

changing customer requirements.

• Developed and executed successfully several innovative and customized plans for

staff performance evaluation and improvement.

• Managed customer relationship during the entire lifecycle of the project, tracking

Tracked client feedback & satisfaction.

Project Manager 1/2007-8/2007

Rootwell, Inc., Michigan

A web design and an e-commerce development project, to help the Client be able to sell their

products online. In addition to website redesign, a comprehensive admin panel at the backend

was developed to help Client manage their website, and product line.

Technologies: .net, SQL Server 2000, Crystal Reports, HTML, CSS, MS Project 2003

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Coordinated between Creative and software teams in parallel to manage the front end

web design and back end administration panel programming.

• Conducted several JAD sessions with the Customer to identify and rectify the problem

areas during previous project execution phases.

• Worked with the offshore technical team to redefine project scope and WBS and was

able to develop a realistic project schedule using MS Project 2003.

• Using Critical Path method analysis, track the Critical tasks and redirected the

resources and spending to the critical tasks as necessary.

• Worked with technical teams to implement RUP methodologies to satisfy changing

customer requirements.

• Managed assigned resources across several projects during project execution and

delivery.

• Managed customer relationship during the entire lifecycle of the project, tracking

Tracked client feedback & satisfaction.

Accomplishment: Was able to salvage a project on verge of failing and bring back on track to

align with customer needs, and attain customer satisfaction.

Project Coordinator/Manager- Automotive Diagnostic Authoring 8/2005 - 12/2006

Teradyne Diagnostics UK, Manchester-STI USA

A series of projects for Teradyne Diagnostics in UK, involving the authoring of diagnostics for

Ford and Jaguar-Land Rover vehicles, using Single Point Authoring tool.

• Assisted in securing the project by developing project quotations, and presenting the

team capabilities to the Client, in conjunction with Offshore Creative services team.

• Worked with the Client to identify their business needs, developed requirements

documents,

• Coordinated with the Technical team to develop Project Scope, WBS, Resource

requirements, time estimates and project budget.

• Used MS Project 2003 to develop and track project schedule and manage resource

allocations.

• Coordinated with off shore team and individual team leads to communicate client

needs, feedback, change requests and delivery.

• Managed assigned resources across several projects during project execution and

delivery.

• Developed and executed successfully several innovative and customized plans for

staff performance evaluation and improvement.

• Managed core facets of day-to-day business operations including employee and

resource management, cost control, infrastructure management and inter

departmental coordination.

• Managed customer relationship during the entire lifecycle of the project, tracking

Tracked client feedback & satisfaction.

Project Coordinator 11/2004-3/2006

Teradyne Diagnostics, Allen Park, MI

A series of projects for Teradyne Diagnostics in USA, involving the testing the software developed

by the Client for automotive diagnostics for Ford vehicles.

• Responsible for coordination of Client projects with offshore team.

• Developed business plans, budgets, and cost control processes through forecasting.

• Facilitated joint application design (JAD) sessions and interviews, and developed

project status report to keep executive staff and team members apprised of project

status.

• Was responsible for Project Planning, Time and Material Requirement estimation,

resource allocation, and project implementation.

• Procurement of software and infrastructure setup required for Client project

Implementation, working with 3rd party suppliers.

Quality Engineer Trainee 5/2004 – 8/2004

Cinetic Automation (for STI), Livonia, MI

• Quality Engineer responsible for testing the output quality of Industrial washer used in the

Automotive Manufacturing Plants for Daimler Chrysler World Engines.

• Was responsible for planning and conducting various cleanliness and dryness tests to

evaluate the quality of the washers leading to the successful completion of the GEMA

World Engine Program.

• Was part of a 8 member team for Quality Assurance and Validation of various washers for

automotive parts for suppliers like Daimler-Chrysler, GM, Mitsubishi, Toyoda etc.

• Was responsible for successfully designing the experiments and standardizing them for

the testing the quality of the washers for various automotive parts like cylinder blocks,

cylinder heads, crank shafts, pallets etc.

Project Coordinator/Research Associate

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 8/2001 – 4/2003

• Responsible for coordination of Client projects and in house operations for the Reliability

Group.

• Developed new and effective probabilistic design methodologies for the design of

electronic components and circuits.

• Conducted research in various aspects of Reliability and Quality Engineering like

Reliability prediction, Reliability Testing, Design for Reliability, DOE, FMEA, DFMEA,

SPC, Maintainability, Operational Readiness, and Warranty Analysis.

• Lead and coordinated various core teams for several projects for companies like

Raytheon, Motorola, etc., leading to their successful completion.

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