Project Manager Scrum Master

BHUVANESWARI VENKATARAMAN

Cell: +1-313-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvaneswari-venkataraman-7636472/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Software Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Architect and Scrum Master with 18+ years of global experience leading end-to-end mission-critical software applications and products in the areas of Automotive, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Retail, Auto Finance & Banking, Legal Westlaw, Medical Systems, and Gambling & Casinos.

Forward-focused Business Strategist by aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains.

Proven ability to deliver results via Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies in both onshore-offshore models.

Skilled in all phases of SDLC with leadership in high-impact software architecture, project execution, team building, directing project teams and maintaining high-quality deliverables within time and budgetary parameters.

SKILLS SUMMARY

OS Environments : Windows (11, 10, 2016, 7, 2008, XP, NT, 2000)

Languages : C, C++, VC++(MFC, Win32, COM), C#, VB, Qt(Basic), Python, Java(Basic)

IDE : Visual Studio (6.0 to 2022), Android Studio

Libraries/Algorithms : STL, Boost, AI/ML, GenAI/LLM’s, WinDbg, GoogleDocs, DOORS, Confluence

Databases : SQL Server, PostgreSQL

Version Control, CI/CD Tools : TFS, Git, Clear Case, VSS, Jenkins

Design Methodologies : OOAD, UML (Rational Rose, MS Visio)

Internet of Things : Cloud Computing, IoT Edge Devices, Azure IoT Hub

Project Management Tools : JIRA, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel

CAREER PROGRESSION

Comprehensive Family Dentistry – Remote, Management Consultant IT Consultant North Royalton, OH

Key Result Areas: Jan 2025 – Present

Delivered strategic consulting and IT solutions to improve patient care and efficiency using Android Studio for mobile apps and Visual Studio (C++, C#) for backend tools.

Enabled AI-driven workflow optimization, mobile scheduling, and automated support systems.

Developed EHR (Electronic Health Record), billing, HR, analytics platforms integrating mobile and desktop apps.

Improved cybersecurity with automated C# tools, enhanced patient engagement via AI chatbots and mobile apps.

ATI (Accurate Technologies Inc) - Contract, Technical Project Manager Software Architect Novi, MI

Product: VISION May 2023 – Jun 2024

Key Result Areas:

Trained on VISION product, GPS, Connected Vehicles, ECU (Electronic Control Unit) real-time calibration, including data acquisition, rapid prototyping, and hardware interfacing via USB CAN and ATI serial interfaces.

Collaborated with a global 21-member VISION team and led weekly PC software status meetings.

Designed and implemented ASAP3 recorder for MDF (.mf4) files and Windows-based location recording using GPS, WiFi, Cell Towers and IP address.

Created a GPS Location Visualizer with Bing Maps and developed C++/C# wrappers for Windows Location APIs.

Integrated location devices in VISION using C++, VC++ (MFC, COM), and C#.

Built WPF and console tools for serialization validation, flagging schema and version mismatches.

Designed and developed dashboard UI features, including gauges, context menus, and hotkeys.

Participated in design/code reviews via TFS and tracked project milestones to ensure timely, quality delivery.

Continental Automotive - Contract, Software Engineering Manager Bengaluru, KA

Product: Brazilian Vehicle Data Recorder – Smart Tachograph Mar 2021 – Aug 2022

Key Result Areas:

Led cross-functional global teams (application, firmware/driver, solution, DevOps, integration test) of 30 members in end-to-end software product development using the V-Model.

Spearheaded Agile adoption to set PI goals, conducting scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrum, review, retrospective, demo) managing product backlog with capabilities, epics, user stories, defect resolution-enabling timely, high-impact deliveries in the Brazilian market.

Formulated project strategies, WBS, reports using MS Project, JIRA, Excel, and PPT.

Standardized test processes, quality metrics, and defect management within gated reviews for Smart Tachograph Device (ADAS HMI, NFC, USB, Printer, Motion Sensor, CAN, RS-232, I2C, SPI, K-Line, etc.).

Oversaw the full project lifecycle from scoping to deployment and support. Led CCB meetings, and risk planning.

Collaborated across EE, ME, VV, and SW teams, and ensuring adherence to ASPICE Level 3 compliance.

Supported hiring, resource planning, and communication setup across organizational levels.

ABB - Contract, Technical Program Manager Sr. Technical Project Manager Scrum Master Cleveland, OH

Product: Symphony Plus Engineering - DCS and SCADA Jul 2013 – May 2018

Key Result Areas:

Led a team of 24 members, and delivered 2 large, 45 small projects.

Moved from Waterfall to Agile approaches to achieve client goals, project specifics, plans, and schedules.

Formulated project budget, devising roadmap, strategies, and work breakdown structure using MS Project & Excel.

Designed and implemented Control Engineering projects - IEC 61850, IEC 104, Modbus, PDP, and DNP3 using C++, VC++(MFC, ATL-COM), Qt, STL, Boost, VB, PostgreSQL, and C#.

Prototyped digital strategy and prepared architecture design with Cloud computing for Power Generation Business Unit- Symphony Plus Engineering applications with IoT Edge Devices, and Azure IoT framework architecture.

International Game Technology - Contract, Technical Project Manager Scrum Master Las Vegas, NV

Product: Parton Management System Apr 2009 – Jun 2013

Key Result Areas:

Led a team of 15 members and delivered 32+ small projects using C++, VC++, MFC, STL, C#, and SQL server.

Established clear expectation, managed product backlog, tasks, generated burn-down chart, reports using JIRA.

Saved millions of dollars by delivering industry-leading software that shortened processes from weeks to minutes.

Wipro Technologies, Project Manager Software Architect Minneapolis, MN Nov 2002 – Mar 2009

Key Result Areas:

Led a team of 20 collaboratively with onsite-offshore model, trained and mentored over 100 consultants globally.

Designed and implemented applications using C++, VC++, Java, VB, and SQL Server.

Ensured defect-free releases for systems and software with careful planning, testing, and QA efforts.

Delivered around $850K under budget with no unscheduled downtime.

Achievement Highlights:

Leadership Award for excellent technical and team management skills from client Johnson Diversey Inc.

Customer Appreciation for magnificent technical presentation from client Capital One Auto Finance

Honored with Premium Talent Cash Award in 2007 for outstanding project results at Wipro.

Yokogawa India Ltd – Fulltime, Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead Sep 1999 – Oct 2002

Key Result Areas:

Designed and implemented Active-X controls for Yokogawa’s graphics control panel using C++, VC++ and VB.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATION

Certified ABB Symphony Plus Engineer from ABB University.

Generative AI with Large Language Models - Issued by DeepLearning.AI, Amazon Web Services on Sep 2024, Credential ID 33VWQ242WR33.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Martial Art - Taekwondo Senior Green Belt.

Visual Art - Landscape photographer and a contributor to National Geographic's photo community.

Competed in the USA Rhythm Division at the Vegas Open Dance Challenge, securing 1st place in Rumba, East Coast Swing, and West Coast Swing.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Jul 2013 – Present: Founder and Director, Vetrivel Trust to support the educational empowerment of children from rural and remote regions in southern India.

Aug 2009 – Present: Volunteer with Vibha and Dream A Dream, supporting education and empowerment initiatives for underprivileged and at-risk children in India through team-building and service activities.

Executive MBA, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (GPA 3.8/4.0, Sep 2016 - May 2018).

MS (Computer Science), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (GPA 3.8/4.0, May 1996 - May 1999).

BS (Mathematics), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (GPA 4.0/4.0 - scored 100 out of 100 in 8 papers, May 1993 - May 1996).

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