ARVIND C RUPAKULA

Phone: 408-***-**** (C)

Email: acyq3y@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Strategic Senior Technical Program Manager with over 18 years of combined experience in progressively responsible roles specializing in Enterprise Software Applications Development, Cross functional partnerships, Portfolio Planning, Program Management, People Management and Cloud and Network Infrastructure.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Very strong Applications development and technical background using J2EE, Web Tech & Oracle DB.

Proven leadership record of bettering team performance and improving efficiencies to complete execution of complex cross-functional projects on time and within specified budgets.

Develop and sustain effective relationships and partnerships with Sr. Management, key stakeholders.

Demonstrated competence in identifying and resolving risks, issues which may impede program time/cost/quality objectives

Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal, presentation skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficient in managing and delivering projects using AGILE methodology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Program Manager, Global Extranet Services (GES), Cisco Systems (Dec 2011 – Present)

GES is responsible for supporting Global Cisco’s Extranet Partners for accessing Cisco Internal Network, Applications and Services thru dedicated connectivity’s like Point to Point, Site Based VPN and Cloud connectivity’s.

Drive cross functional planning by partnering closely with engineering & product teams to effectively manage and deliver complex technical integrations projects in Agile environment.

Managing overall portfolio including Program/Project prioritization, budgets, on time delivery of projects, project reviews, stakeholder communications and manage a team of onsite and offshore resources (PM’s, Analysts, Engineers).

Develop, prioritize and maintain roadmaps, manage dependencies, project planning partnering with key Business stakeholders, Engineering, Product Management, Operations and Business Units.

Communication/ updates to Sr. Management and stakeholders on the KPI Service Metrics, Portfolio health and critical program issue/risks.

Sr. Project Manager, Enterprise PMO & Architecture, Cisco Systems (Dec 2010 – Nov 2011)

Enterprise PMO/Architecture team provides framework and develop technical policies and standards for Cisco IT to adopt Project Management & Architecture Standards and processes to scale for an increase in demand for Architecture Self Service among project teams.

Responsible for building an enterprise wide project management governance across organization for them to adhere to project standards and compliances.

Build key business relationships with Services/Application owners to adopt and move them into Cloud Native applications partnering with Cisco Cloud and Security BU’s.

Managing Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB) along with Stakeholders engagement across key Business organizations.

Manage Enterprise Architecture team of Architects and Stakeholders for Architecture engagement.

Project Manager, CITS, Cisco Systems- Consultant (April 2006 – Nov 2010)

Application: Online Contract Management – CSCC

Online Contract Management part of Cisco Service Contract Center suite, provides a process that enables partners and customers to easily make updates to Service Agreements with minimal support by enhancing and simplifying current contract management capabilities, improving Service Agreement Data Quality, and introducing new functionality.

Develop details project plans for the team, risks and mitigation plans and oversee overall budgets.

Responsible for timely deliverables of design, code, resolving conflicts, and providing feedback to Client Engagement Manager.

Resolved performance issues and SLA’s issues working with architects and DBA’s.

Business Analyst, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (Feb '05 – March’06)

iOU is a customized solution based on Oracle Financials, developed to provide Reimbursement, Advances, Other Checks and Petty Cash functionality for university employees. IOU-Reimbursement is used to reimburse a person for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while conducting Stanford University related business, including business travel.

Provide leadership to the development team including project planning, resource allocation, status reporting, client/project team coordination and QA team.

Interact with User Groups and Business Owners to gather requirements and translate those requirements into user stories, business and functional design specifications.

Envisioned and presented new technologies to the client management to enhance technology, increase team spirit and staff development.

Sr. Applications Engineer, Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA (Feb '01 – Jan ’05)

Product: Oracle iProcurement – Sourcing and Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (CMRO)

Oracle Sourcing streamlines and automates the entire sourcing process, from analysis of spending patterns to supplier performance tracking, negotiation, evaluation and contract/PO creation. This enterprise solution enables consumer’s sourcing team to optimize all sourcing activities with robust yet flexible tools and to build best practices throughout the organization.

Authored and developed key design of integration points with Oracle Purchasing and Contracts teams.

Completed design and development of User Interfaces and Middleware logic using OA framework in Supplier Flow of Sourcing product.

CMRO is an integrated, distributed application designed to strengthen organizations that maintain high-valued, complex electromechanical systems especially aerospace industry; these organizations are collectively referred to as the maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry (MRO).

Delivered High Level Design documents and Detail Level Design documents for Route Management, Fleet Maintenance and Production modules of CMRO.

Lead design and development of User Interfaces, Middleware logic for Route Management, Fleet Maintenance and Production modules of CMRO using OA Framework.

Software Engineer, Next Card, Inc., San Francisco (Jan’ 00 – Jan’ 01)

Project: Instance Finance Network - IFN

Instant Finance Network (IFN) offers customers the ability to apply for Instant Financing and receive an online approval instantly. IFN handles all aspects of account application, transaction authorization, payment posting, and account settlement through proprietary secured online finance network.

Designed and implemented new scorecards for different Credit Bureaus, to analyze the applicant’s credit history and provide instant approval based on the results.

Resolved QA and Production issues and working with Product development to design new features.

Project Lead, Toshbro Limited, INDIA. (May’ 1997 – Oct’ 1999)

Development of multiple client/server related design and development projects

Education:

Bachelors in Engineering (Electronics) Annamalai University, India

Certifications:

Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) by Scrum Alliance # 000394506.

PMP boot camp attended. Pursuing to get PMP certification.

Brain bench certified J2EE Developer.

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