NIRAV VIBHAKAR
**** ******* **** ***** ? Hanover, MN 55341
Home 763-***-**** ? Cell 612-***-**** ? E-Mail ******@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUMMARY:
Over fifteen years of proven top-level achievement in Project Management
(BI, IT and Functional), Operations Management, and Business Development
bringing a broad experience to any organization by guaranteed project
management success. Background includes business to business and business
to consumer. Results oriented; demonstrated 200% annual increases in
profits, 50% increases in total revenue and been responsible for revenues
averaging $5 million per month. As a project management professional,
possesses strong communication skills and excels at organization.
Consistently bring projects to closure on time, with precision and customer
satisfaction. International experience in the European Union, Africa, the
US and South Asia is invaluable to companies wishing to network in multi-
cultural environments. Fluent in four languages. Willing to relocate.
CONSISTENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Multiple award winner for project achievement. * Singled out
for Special Achievement Award Bonus 2000 & 2001.
* President's Club Annual Award trip 2002. * "Super Bowl" Award for
top 5% out of 400 consultants 2003
* Increased Revenue from $1.2 M to $5.8 M * Increased Monthly
Revenue 22% 2004 to 2006.
* Increased Sales Revenues $2 million 2006 to 2010. * International
Incentive Award Trip for top 1% of 650 professionals 2004
CORE LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:
* Strategic BI Project Management * P&L Management,
Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting
* Key BI Project Acquisition & Management * Competitive
Project/Data Analysis & Product Positioning
* Executive Negotiations & Presentations * Innovative
Project & Marketing Initiatives
* Consultative Skills at Executive Levels * Analytical &
Conceptual Problem Solving
* Staff Leadership & Performance Enhancement * C-Level
Consultative and Solutions Sales
* Contract /Service Agreement Negotiations * Market Research &
Trend Analysis
* Team Building, Coaching, Mentoring * Consultative, Solution
and Spin Selling Techniques
* Business/Account Development & Retention
COMPUTER SKILLS:
BI Tools: QlikView, KliqPlan, SiSense, SQL, Access, ERP systems,
PM Tools: Agile, Waterfall, Group Camp, MS Project
CRM: Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Salesforce, ACT
Software: MS Office Suite, SharePoint 2010, Encompass, Genesis, Fannie Mae
DU/DO, Freddie Mac LP, SNAP and Empower.
Operating Systems/PC Tools: Windows 8 & 7, Exchange 5.5, Outlook, Lotus 1,
2, 3. QuickBooks.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
iQdecisions - Project Manager (Business Intelligence and Analytics)
05/2012 - Present
Managed Business Intelligence projects starting from requirement gathering,
design concepts to implementation. Developed project plans, prepared a
schedule and ensured workflow communication according to project specs to
development team. Gather business requirements and developed project
deliverables according to SOW. Analyzed data and worked with Client IT
teams to correct data feeds for the project. Administered projects and
prepared regular status reports for clients. Worked with our internal
development/technical team and assisted them in analyzing client data and
design concept during development. Designed progress controls to monitor
development projects and maintained reports on analytical tool (QlikView).
Provided support to Client end users and resolved all issues before and
after project delivery. Analyzed all issues in QlikView program and
resolved problems in a timely manner. Communicate with various stakeholders
and management teams on project budgets and priorities to execute projects
on time. During the Design, Development, User Acceptance Test and Delivery
of the project I maintained a good working relationship with all the key
teams of the organization.
PROJECT TYPES (BI Tool used QlikView):
. Scorecard Reporting - Banking and Financial Industry
. Benchmark Reporting - Banking Industry
. Hosting Solution for QlikView Clients
. Forecasting Application for Sales Team - KilqPlan Planning Suites
. Database Development - Forecasting tool
. Business Intelligence Reports - (Data Mining, Dashboards,
PerformancePoint 2007)
. Reporting Services - Dashboards for Executives, Trending Charts and
other Visual Reports
. Managed Services ( Hosting, Monitoring, Backup and Recovery)
. Project Management and Technical Consulting (Agile, Waterfall and
other PM Methodologies).
. Managing Projects between Onshore/Offshore development teams (Offshore
in India)
vtrIT - Project Manager
08/2011 - 05/2012
Manage multiple projects for current clients. Developed and monitored
efficient working of project budgets and schedules.
Analyzed project plans and workflow issues during the design phase of the
project. Prepared project scope and communicated to management team on a
regular basis. Assisted project teams in requirement gathering, data
analysis and provided an overview of the project plan. Monitored business
intelligence practices, designed projects accordingly and ensured
integration of required components. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
project were documented at each and every stage of development. Manage
various Business Intelligence SDLC projects with clear communication to all
stakeholders until completion of the project.
PROJECT TYPES:
. Custom Software Development and Reports (BI Dashboard)
. ERP Implementation
. Technical Writing Project on ERP Implementation
Computer Integration Technologies, Inc. - Project Manager
11/2010 - 08/2011
Provide our clients with end-to-end solutions that cover the technology
arena in customizing Infrastructure/Software solutions and Software as a
Service (SAAS). Provide cost, budgeting and proposal on various projects.
Gather requirements from Clients and then work with technology team to
scope the project. Work with vendors to get the correct workforce in place
to complete project. Liaise with clients and technology team on project
success, work flow, change orders and other communications during the
project. P&L responsibilities on all projects and deliver the projects on
time and within budget. Partner with clients to build a successful, long
term relationship moving forward towards their goals. Approach clients and
understand where their business is today, where they want to be tomorrow
and help them implement the best technology solutions to ensure your goals
are achieved.
PROJECT TYPES:
. Custom Software Development (SharePoint 2010, Office 2007,
Collaboration Tools, Workflow solutions)
. Custom Mobile Applications (I-Phone, Android, Windows, IPADs, Tablets)
. Website Development and Hosting (Custom Solutions for
Internet/Intranet/Extranet)
. Database Development (Data conversion/migration, Installation/Upgrade,
Maintenance/Support)
. Business Intelligence (Data Mining, Dashboards, PerformancePoint 2007)
. Reporting Services (Custom reporting solutions, SQL Server reporting,
Crystal reports)
. Managed Services ( Hosting, Monitoring, Backup and Recovery)
. Project Management and Technical Consulting.
EDGE Mortgage and Lending, Inc. - Vice President of Operations
06/2006 - 08/2010
Managed start-up sales organization from inception. Strategic developed for
all aspects of the business (Accounting, HR, IT and other teams). I also
implemented all procedures, employee handbooks, employee
contracts/compensation plans, and client contracts. Produced creative,
strategic sales and marketing plans and materials. Established
relationships and executed contracts with employees, vendors and clients.
Responsible for corporate accounting, forecasting, budgeting, P & L.
. Attained team sales over $20 million in Volume and over $2 million in
Revenue in 3 years.
. Effectively led sales management team to maximize growth, sales and
increased revenues.
. Designed and placed sales incentive programs to challenge and motivate
sales professionals.
. Recruited, mentored and trained executive level sales managers.
. Raise funds for Renewable energy projects via Capital Markets, Venture
Capital, Hedge Funds and Private Capital.
. Find Funding for Gold, Gold Mines and other Financial Instruments.
Understanding the Buy/Sale process from start to close.
National Lending Source- Area Manager 07/2004 - 11/2006
Responsible for Branch and Area sales and productivity. Managed Sales
Account Executives (over 150). Interfaced with vendors to insure niche
product placement. Clarified complex data and documents for vendors and
clients.
. Increased monthly sales production 300%. Increased sales Revenue from
$185,000 to $225,000 per Month.
. Monthly increase in sales Volume from $1.2 Million to $5.8 Million.
. Production exceeded $10.75 Million in Volume and $382,000 in Revenue
in a single month.
Town & Country Credit- Branch Manager 05/2002 -
06/2004
Revived a struggling sales Branch by increasing sales and mending
relationships clients and vendors. Hired and mentored sales staff.
Increased sales personnel from 3 to 12. Worked with Upper Management to
maximize Branch potential. Implemented necessary structure and procedures
for sales success. Responsible for recruiting, coaching, mentoring and
training Branch sales Officers and Processors. Implemented incentive
programs to challenge and motivate sales officers and achieve success.
Created synergy and energy in the office by providing a positive, yet a
comfortable working environment.
. Increased monthly sales production 500%. Increased monthly sales
volume from $700,000 to $5 Million.
. Generated $175,000 - $200,000 of monthly Revenue.
. Best Month $8.2 Million in Volume and $325,000 in Revenue.
. Generated business by cold calling.
TEKsystems, Inc. - Sr. Account Manager/Project Manager/Network Consultant
09/1997 - 03/2002
Developed a sales territory that had struggled for 4 years. Developed
sales in the IT/Telecom industry via staff augmentation and consulting work
in Software/Hardware arena. Worked with various organizations and service
providers in the IT/Telecommunications field by providing consultative and
solution sales on products. Provided team leadership to complete and
deliver project on time. Lead a team on rollout projects. Managed
consultants as a mentor to support and develop each individual's skills.
Provided necessary Knowledge Support to complete and deliver projects on
time. Managed over 45 Technical Consultants. Provided solutions for current
and upcoming projects to internal staff as wells as external clients.
Provided Knowledge Management to clients for their internal project
assumption. Partnered with clients to deliver solutions to our and their
customers.
. Generated approximately $400,000 in profits in first 6 months.
. Increased revenues by partnering with organizations/service providers
to deliver products to all clients.
. Managed customer relationships in the IT/Telecom departments using CRM
methodology.
. Delivered Request for Proposals (RFP) and project outlines to
customers. Provided pricing/Budgets and bids on projects.
. Negotiated rates and contract terms with customers.
. Developed and retained customers by building strong and long-term
partnerships and delivering projects on time.
. Generate new business from projects completions and consultative
recommendation.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Plus: Workstation 4.0, Server 4.0,
Server and Enterprise. MCP (NT Track) Network Essentials, TCP/IP, Exchange
5.5, Proxy Server. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Windows 2000
Professional
(Windows 2000): "Accelerated" Exam Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000
Advance Server, Windows 2000 Data Center, Designing Active Directory
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota: B.S. Microbiology
Major: Microbiology /Minor: Chemistry
International School Moshi: International Baccalaureate Program
Diploma