Curriculum Vitae

*. Name BALAJI KOTHANDARAMAN

*. Date of Birth: 18/06/1963 Nationality Indian

3. Email & Mobile ade2uc@r.postjobfree.com / ade2uc@r.postjobfree.com

+91-944*******

4. Contact Address 2D-Durga Shreyas Apartment, 3/2, Patel Pillagowda Layout, Jalahalli, Bangalore-560013

5. Education

School, college and/or University

Attended

Degree/certificate or other specialized education

obtained

Date

obtained

Alagappa University PG Diploma in Export Management Dec-2004 IGNOU Master of Business Administration - Finance Jun-1997 University of Madras Master of Arts - Public Administration Oct-1994 Thiagarajar College of Engg., Certificate in Computer Programming Jun-1985 University of Madras Bachelor of Arts - English Dec-1983 Board of Hr. Sec. Education Higher Secondary Certificate Apr-1980 Board of Secondary Education Secondary School Leaving Certificate Apr-1978 6. Other Relevant Training:

Training / Workshop Organization Year

Certified Model Builder (Level 2) Anaplan Nov’20

Sustainability Reporting Process Global Reporting Initiative Apr'13 ISO 9000:2000 (Revision)-Internal

Quality Auditor Training

Centre for Electronics Test Engg., Bangalore Jan'01 Changing roles of ‘MIS' National Institute of Industrial Training, Mumbai Oct'98 7. Profile Summary

An energetic individual with strong ethical fibre having experience in diverse functions in a multicultural high energy and collaborative environment in Government and private sectors

Strong ability to execute strategic and tactical initiatives with precise deliverables and measurable metrics

Ability to shape and articulate business goals with technical details and business imperatives

Excellent skills in project administration, liaising with partners and stakeholders, client relations, analytical briefings, budget proposals, and business operations

Strong business coordination and communication skills, and ability to work with people of all background and cultures along with broad range of computer expertise

Solid understanding of product lifecycle, software capability, and defect impact on user experience

8 Core Competencies

Highly proficient in assessing problem situations from various perspectives and providing effective solutions to resolve difficult matters. My strengths include :

Strong business acumen with demonstrable corporate knowledge and sound judgment

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results driven and ability to influence stakeholders

Ability to work in a fast paced matrix environment including across multiple geographies, functions

Excellent communication & presentation skills across multiple audiences in organization

Prioritize activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources

Approach the work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude 9 Computer Skills

Good experience in legacy system transition, Mainframe COBOL and exposure to ERP environment

Strong design, development skills in Windows, Unix, and RDBMS

Skilled at end to end project delivery and implementation

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project Management Tools 10. Employment Record

S.No From To Employer Position Held

1. Jan 2017 Dec 2019 Appen Butler Hill Pty Ltd Independent Consultant 2. Mar 2016 Dec 2016 Plivo Communications Pvt Ltd, Blr Manager-Operations 3. May 2013 May 2014 National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai

Expert Consultant

(Admin- Projects)

4. Aug 2006 Jul 2012 IBM India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Portfolio Management Consultant/Associate PM

5. Mar 2006 Jun 2006 Millipore India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Manager - MIS 6. Apr 1989 Feb 2006 Centre for Development of

Telematics, Bangalore/New Delhi

Executive - MIS

11 Experience Summary

Work Area Project Details

Transliteration

and evaluation

Position held: Independent Consultant – Web Content Analysis Year: 2017-19 Client: Appen Butler Hill Pty Ltd Location: Bangalore (home based) Name of the assignment: Evaluation of tasks audio recordings, transliteration of texts, verification of its correctness and reporting any deviations Main project features: Translate various types of content, including marketing, help and UI. Master or learn the tools associated with translation work (e.g. tools for creating queries or checking the live UI elements)

Activities Performed:

Review and evaluation of online web content according to detailed criteria to support the measurement of search data relevance using web application or annotation tools

Assessing the assigned tasks on daily/weekly basis using the tools provided and report on the discrepancies found, if any

Operations

and Facilities

Management

Position held: Manager – Operations Year: 2016

Client: Plivo Communications Pvt Ltd Location: Bangalore Name of the assignment: Working with vendors for prompt supply/delivery of services and products to ensure smooth day to day conduct of business Main project features: Providing support to project teams for facilitating project supplies and logistics

Activities Performed:

Responsible for the business operations within budget, improving cost efficiency and overall turnaround time.

Accountable for service delivery excellence, preparation of contractual documents, and building relationship with service partners and clients

Operational responsibility for facilitation project supplies and logistics, and implementation of Facility Services

Project

Administration

Position held: Expert Consultant – Administration Year: 2013-14 Client: National Biodiversity Authority, UN GEF Location: Chennai Name of the assignment: Responsible for delivery of all administrative transactions and policy initiatives w.r.t. biodiversity projects of Ministry of Environment, Government of India

Main project features: Staffing, resource planning, procurement, coordination and liaison with Ministry of Environment and UN funding agency Activities Performed:

Coordination and liaison with Project Steering Committee, UN GEF team for approvals and MOU agreement

Contributed in development and delivery of full-scale project plans, proposals, and associated communication documents, progress reports and presentations

Developed a comprehensive administrative manual, bye-law, and HR policy framework

Managed bid proposals and end-to-end award administration activities Program /

Project

Management

Office

Position held: Portfolio Management Consultant & PMO Coordinator Year: 2010-2012 Client: IBM US and IBM India, Technip (France) Location: Bangalore Name of the assignment: Management of global solution development program delivery support to drive the identification and development of high value solutions for improved portfolio performance (investments, assets, resources and financials) Main project features:

1. Programme Management – Managing multiple projects under different Industry / Service Lines for effective monitoring and utilization of resources (both USD and Head Count) and reporting to US of projects performance. 2. Managed PMO for client Technip (France) for resource planning and MIS reporting

(duration 6 months)

Activities Performed:

Delivered successfully overall guidance and support to global solution development program to drive the identification and development of high value solutions for improved financial result

Responsible to prepare dashboard and matrix reports on business solution performance goals (Sales, Growth and Profit) to present it to global funding team for appraisal and funding decisions

Project

Management

Position held: Associate Project Manager Year: 2008 to 2009 Client: IBM US and EMEA Location: Bangalore

Name of the assignment: Development of application tools for project resource planning

Main project features: The tool is to be used during project planning phase to estimate the effort required, identify the number for resources (FTE) required, estimating the delivery timeline etc. based on project requirements input Activities Performed:

Managed a team of developers involving in the development of resource planning tools

Involved in presales and marketing activities for selling software assets (resource planning tools) and technical solutions

Project

Management

Position held: Associate Project Manager Year: 2006 to 2007 Client: IBM US and India Location: Bangalore

Name of the assignment: Legacy system (application and data) transition to GUI based system.

Main project features: Rewriting of legacy system applications algorithm and logic into new GUI based system and to maintain the functionality of the legacy system and data Activities Performed:

Analyzed the legacy system code (Foxpro) for redesign and coding into VFP 6.0

Prepared project milestones, timelines, budget, resource utilization plans for legacy system transition project

Management

Info System

Position held: Manager -MIS Year: 2006

Client: Millipore India Pvt Ltd Location: Bangalore Name of the assignment: Automation of in-house applications in JD Edwards ERP environment

Main project features: Implementation of ERP system for all functional groups

(accounting, purchase and manufacturing)

Activities Performed:

Responsible for planning and overseeing IT operations for implementing integrated system applications in ERP environment.

Lead and managed compliance to software licensing requirements, and Quality Audit.

MIS and Digital

Switching

System

Position held: Executive Year: 1989-2006

Client : Centre for Development of Telematics Location: New Delhi & Bangalore Name of the assignment:

1. Technical lab support to Telecom switch design and development 2. Automation of manual processes in all functional groups ( in-house applications design, development, implementation, support and user training) 3. Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity and efficiency of IT operations through the provision of cost effective methods, tools, processes and strategies.

4. Coordination with internal business enabling teams for continuous availability of IT services for improved information flow across the organization. 5. Management of technical training division for capacity building and orientation programs

Main project features:

1. Technical support and tools development for testing of telecom switch configurations

2. Applications system design and development for accounts, purchase, vendor management, HR and Admin

Activities Performed:

MIS and Telecom

Successfully installed telecom switch equipment for the creation of best test lab environment

Managed procurement activities for sourcing of telecom equipment from multiple suppliers

Implemented a multiplatform integrated business application suite for in-house requirements

Gained in-depth technical expertise in software configuration, change control, test and validation plans

Prepared and delivered technical documents, user manual and case studies

Provided training to end-user about its application features and operational procedures

Learning and Development

Implemented cost effective e-learning and content development for technical training

Managed activities related to placement for interns in close coordination with academic institutions

12. Other Details Language skills-Tamil (Native), Hindi, English, Kannada (working knowledge) Ready to relocate and/or travel as per business requirements Bengaluru

Balaji Kothandaraman

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