Software Development Project Manager

Chenai Margaret Taika

Project Manager Business Intelligence Analyst Team Lead Software Developer 402-***-**** ******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/chenai-taika-54433016 Omaha, Nebraska PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (19 YEARS)

SUMMARY

• Managing complex software development projects as a Project Manager, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Lead Developer with extensive experience in custom application development.

• Driving project success by managing diverse teams, adhering to tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality software solutions.

• Developing innovative web, mobile, and desktop applications tailored to client needs, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction.

• Mentoring and training junior developers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration within development teams.

• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to meet performance targets

• Collaborating with clients and stakeholders using agile methodologies and comprehensive documentation to achieve impactful and efficient results.

• Authoring detailed reports and analytics, empowering stakeholders with actionable insights and informed decision-making.

• Subject matter expert, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical personnel. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Application Development: Angular, ASP.NET, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, ASP.NET Core, VB.NET, WPF

• Mobile Development: Xamarin, .NET MAUI

• Database Management: SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL

• Reporting & Analytics Tools: Crystal Reports, Bold Reports, Tableau

• DevOps & Version Control: Azure DevOps, Git Hub

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & METHODOLOGIES

• Agile Methodologies (Scrum)

• Project Management

• Business Process Mapping and

Management

• Workflow Documentation

• Azure DevOps

• Jira

LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS

• Leadership and Team Supervision

• Handling multiple tasks

• Mentoring Junior Developers

• Client Relations and Training

• Communication and Presentation

(technical and non-technical)

• Resource and Time Management

• Analytical and Problem Solving

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Manager Team Lead Software Developer

Employer: Infinit Business Intelligence Solutions (Oct 2016 – Mar 2025) Key Responsibilities:

• Led and coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution and alignment with business goals.

• Managed client implementations, projects, and conversions, overseeing scope, deliverables, and execution from initiation to closure.

• Applied Agile methodologies and Scrum to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

• Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring Agile best practices were followed.

• Developed, coordinated, and executed project plans, task schedules, and resource allocation to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

• Served as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.

• Performed risk and issue management, proactively identifying roadblocks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Provided technical leadership and hands-on development (70-90%) using front end and backing programming languages

• Conducted code reviews, version control and quality control assessments on Azure DevOps, ensuring adherence to coding standards before merging to the master branch.

• Mentored and coached junior developers and team members, fostering technical growth and Agile adoption.

• Liaised with clients and cross-departmental teams, gathering business and technical requirements for successful software development.

• Led efforts to enhance operational efficiency, streamline project workflows, and improve overall product quality.

• Managed Azure DevOps and Jira for tracking project progress, user stories, sprints, and release planning.

• Ensured compliance with project methodologies, delivery processes, and change management protocols to maintain project integrity.

• Coordinated with support teams for smooth post-deployment transition, facilitating training and documentation handover.

Key Achievements:

• Led successful project completion for about fifteen (15) custom software applications, enhancing operational efficiency for clients of various sectors and ensuring on-time and budget-friendly delivery.

• Improved Agile adoption, increasing sprint velocity and reducing project bottlenecks.

• Enhanced stakeholder communication and reporting, leading to improved client satisfaction. Lead Software Developer Product Owner

Employee: MacMobile (Jan 2011 - Sept 2016)

Key Responsibilities:

• Led a team of 8 developers while remaining fully involved in the development process.

• Managed 100% development responsibilities while executing team lead duties effectively.

• Conducted code reviews using GitHub, ensuring quality control before approving merges to the master branch.

• Provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.

• Led the development of Android and Windows mobile applications for high-profile clients

• Created comprehensive process flows to enable seamless implementation of business solutions without disrupting existing systems.

• Conducted workshops and client meetings to identify project requirements and define necessary changes to systems.

• Managed projects end-to-end, from conceptualizing software designs to training end-users and stakeholders.

• Coordinated collaboration between clients, the development team, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Mentored junior developers and interns, providing technical training and ensuring adherence to coding standards and company policies.

• Performed rigorous testing, including Functional and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to guarantee applications met client expectations and operated efficiently in live environments. PROJECTS

SHEQ and Risk Management System for a Mine

Role: Project Manager, Lead Developer, Business Analyst Technologies: C#, VB.NET, Angular, Blazor, SQL, Sybase, SAP, Time & Attendance Systems, Azure DevOps Description: Developed a comprehensive risk management and safety application for a mine with over 14,000 employees. The system includes modules for Incident Reporting, Event Management, Risks and Controls Assessments, Document Management, Task/Actions Management and more. Achievements/Impact:

• Contributed to a record-breaking reduction in fatalities (averaging 2% per year) over a 10-year period.

• Increased production efficiency by implementing the Production and Planning Module.

• Enhanced employee health and safety through the Medical Assessments and Risk Controls Management Modules.

• Integrated seamlessly with the mine's existing SAP and Time & Attendance Systems. Fintech Solution for Digital Bank

Role: Project Manager, Lead Developer, Business Analyst Technologies: C#, Angular, .NET Maui, ASP Core. Tableau, Azure DevOps, SQL Server Description: Mobile and Web application which offers a wide range of features, including account management, balance transfers, bill payments, and much more. With these solutions, users can access their account information anytime and anywhere

Achievements/Impact:

• Enabled customers to access their money easily without the need to visit a physical branch.

• Integrated non-banking modules into the app to assist users with money-saving strategies.

• Increased customer registrations per month by streamlining referrals and onboarding, with a simplified KYC process that outperformed competitor offerings.

• Implemented seamless integration with an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) system to enhance security and compliance.

Smart Farm IoT Application

Role: Lead Developer, Business Intelligence Analyst Technologies: C#, .NET Maui, Tableau, IoT, Machine Learning, Grafana, SQL Server Description: Developed an IoT-based application for monitoring and managing thirty (30) greenhouses growing various vegetables. The system collects data from sensors and uses machine learning to predict crop diseases.

Achievements/Impact:

• Increased crop yield and quality by implementing machine learning algorithms for disease detection.

• Built a control room to monitor the greenhouses in real-time. Successfully implemented data collection and analysis systems for decision-making support. EDUCATION

• Solusi University:

BBA Major: Computer & Management Information Systems

• Alison

Diploma in Project Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Agile with Atlassian Jira with Atlassian

• Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst Professional Certificate with Tableau

• AWS Fundamentals with Coursera

• Agile Project Management with Alison

• Scrum Fundamentals with Scrum Study

INDUSTRIES

• Mining

• Government

• Hospitals

• Banking & Finance

• Schools

• Farming

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Insurance

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