NANDITA TALAPATRA

Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager with 13+ years of experience in successfully leading complex projects in IT. Proven ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of project management using Waterfall, Scrum, and Scaled Agile. Seeking an opportunity to apply my skills and expertise to drive project success in a dynamic organization. WORK EXPERIENCE

Experis IT Services, US

IT Project Manager

Stockton, CA I Jul 2023 –Present

• Manage end-to-end execution of IT projects, meticulously managing and monitoring project progress, timelines, budget allocation, resource allocation, as well as risk and issue mitigation in Client’s Data Center.

• Ensure on-schedule project delivery by fostering effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders and vendors, maintaining a strong focus on timelines and milestones.

• Spearheaded cross-functional teams, promoting seamless collaboration among diverse groups to achieve the desired project outcomes.

• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies (Daily Standup, Demonstration, Story Point Estimation, Retrospective, Iteration Planning, Backlog Grooming) and foster continuous improvement.

• Remove impediments to a team's productivity by shielding them from outside influences.

• Empower teams and facilitate creativity while guarding quality and monitoring iteration progress and striving for successful completion.

• Build and maintain a trusting and safe environment where problems and issues can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged. Cognizant Technology

IT Project Manager

San Jose, CA I Mar 2022- Jun 2023

• As an Infrastructure Project Manager, successfully led multiple cloud migration projects, managing the transition from on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud. This encompassed comprehensive stakeholder engagement, meticulous requirement gathering, scope management, and proficient project planning, tracking, and execution.

• Employed a versatile approach to project management, utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to tailor the best fit for each project's unique requirements.

• Supervised cross-functional teams of over 10 professionals across various cloud migration projects, ensuring the punctual delivery of products within budgetary constraints while consistently meeting client expectations.

• Acted as the primary liaison between stakeholders and senior management, delivering regular, transparent status reports that fostered a mutual understanding of project progress and facilitated the prompt resolution of any concerns or issues.

• Demonstrated a strong track record of achieving 90% of project milestones, effectively managing budgets, and collaborating with technical and leadership teams to ensure resource allocation met project demands. Email:

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SKILLS:

Functional Expertise:

Technical Expertise:

Industry Expertise

Education:

Birla Institute of Technology and

Science, 2011

Certification:

CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

SAFE Scrum Master 5.1.

• Spearheaded project meetings, fostering productive team discussions and coordinating project activities to guarantee project success.

• Proactively managed project risks and potential issues, crafting contingency plans to mitigate any identified risks.

• Utilized an array of project management tools, including Jira, Confluence, Service Now, and others, to streamline and optimize project workflows. Wipro Technologies

Technical Project manager

Dallas, TX, USA I Jan 2018- Mar 2022

• Managed and executed a portfolio of Data Analytics and Infrastructure projects catering to diverse clients within the banking and retail sectors, including notable names such as Lloyd's Bank, Capital One Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, ANZ Bank and J.C. Penney.

• Directed various cross-functional teams concurrently, ensuring their seamless collaboration and synergy to achieve project objectives.

• Distinguished as a highly effective liaison and communicator, bridging the gap between project teams and stakeholders, maintaining a clear channel of communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Demonstrated adaptability by working across multiple project methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall, aligning the approach with each project's specific requirements.

• Led and facilitated key agile ceremonies, playing a pivotal role in PI planning, sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives with dedicated Scrum teams.

• Developed and utilized Agile metrics such as sprint burndown charts, velocity charts, and the categorization of epics, themes, and user stories to provide insights into project progress and team performance.

• Expertly managed dependencies between distinct workstreams and deployment teams to ensure a synchronized roll-out of project functionality, minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth project delivery. Wipro Technologies

Technical Project Lead

Bengaluru, KA, India I Sep 2014- Dec 2017

• Managed diverse project teams specializing in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) coding and product creation, ensuring seamless management of requirement gathering, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to deliver tailored solutions to various clients.

• Crafted a comprehensive array of project documents, including project plans, scope documents, and communication plans, providing a well-structured foundation for project execution.

• Orchestrated the seamless coordination of project activities among multiple cross-functional teams, ensuring a synchronized approach and providing regular project status updates to maintain alignment across all stakeholders.

• Vigilantly monitored and tracked project progress, proactively identifying, and addressing risks and issues as they arose, thereby maintaining project momentum and minimizing potential disruptions.

• Played an integral role in managing project budgets, actively tracking expenditures, and assisting in forecasting financial requirements to maintain fiscal accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Wipro Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, KA, India I June 2011-Sep 2014

• Successfully executed multiple Data Warehousing projects, consistently delivering high-quality results.

• Specialized in serving clients within the Banking and Retail sectors, demonstrating industry-specific expertise and insights.

• Proficiently developed and deployed numerous applications, leveraging ETL tools such as Infosphere Datastage and ODI, in conjunction with databases like Teradata, SQL, and PLSQL.

• Led and managed the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases for over 10 projects, ensuring thorough project planning, execution, and delivery.

• Played a pivotal role in the development and successful delivery of projects, showcasing leadership and technical acumen.

• Displayed a strong commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, maintaining a persistent enthusiasm for acquiring new knowledge and skills.

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