Director-Data Science/AI

RANGARAJAN KRISHNAN - RANGA

Peoria, AZ ***** /480-***-**** /*******@*******.*** /linkedin.com/in/rangakrishnan

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Technology Leader with over 30 years of expertise in the IT industry, specializing in applications development, data engineering, IT infrastructure, and project management. Demonstrated success in managing multimillion-dollar projects, driving digital transformation, and integrating complex systems using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance performance and align with business goals.

Key Achievements

Served as the sole IT business contact for Kyphon Inc (Medtronic), Sunnyvale, CA.

Enhanced business process and quality management at Wipro, Bangalore, India.

Recognized by Berkshire Life Insurance Company, MA, as a Data Analyst.

Designed an MS SQL Server database for a medical device in Dallas, TX.

Fixed a critical MS SQL Server crash, saving $7M for Siemens, GA.

Expertise

Data Science IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS)

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban Methodologies Change Management & Process Improvement

Digital Products & Application Development Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Team Development Program & Project Management

Budgeting & Financial Planning Risk Management & Mitigation

AI (LLMs)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arizona Public Service, Phoenix, AZ

IT Project Manager – Data Science

03/2025 – Present

Evaluated potential risks to ensure dashboards are created as perplant safety and compliance with nuclear plant regulations.

Facilitated effective communication with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and inform decision-making.

Delegated tasks efficiently among team members to optimize workflow and improve service delivery.

Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care and support for patients.

Managed departmental budgets judiciously to maximize resources and minimize expenditures.

InfoTech Spectrum Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Technical Program Manager

03/2023 – 02/2025

Developed program strategy and high-level project and work stream plans, ensuring seamless integration of data and systems.

Managed project scope, timelines, and budgets, delivering enterprise-wide solutions using Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and MS Team Foundation Server.

Implemented Agile practices using Jira and Confluence, maintaining Epics and executing implementation in client payment systems.

Wells Fargo Bank, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Project Manager

05/2021 - 02/2023

Managed 5-7 projects simultaneously with budgets ranging from $0.5M to $7.5M, achieving business objectives in digital product development.

Directed development teams for APIs and microservices, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial standards.

Enhanced operational efficiency through effective resource allocation and budget management.

(Santa Clara County) InfoTech Spectrum Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Technical Program Manager

08/2019 - 04/2021

Successfully managed 8 high-risk projects with a combined budget of $8M, focusing on operational and reputational risk management.

Collaborated with the Department of Public Health on web development and premium payment processing projects.

American Express Bank - Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Project Manager

06/2018 - 07/2019

Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations and rigorous project oversight.

Spearheaded infrastructure projects, including cybersecurity initiatives and server deployments.

Infosys Limited, USA

Sr. Technical Project Manager

03/2014 - 05/2017

Led critical projects at Visa International, including a turnaround of a multibillion-dollar payment system project (12/2016 - 03/2017).

Collaborated with John Deere and RBS Citizens Bank on infrastructure and data center migration projects, enhancing operational efficiency.

Provided high-level consulting for SunGard Availability Services, focusing on data disaster recovery and SQL automation.

Managed ITDR Data Backup and Resiliency projects, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

MTech, Computer Science

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

MS, Mathematics

University of Madras, Chennai, India

BS, Mathematics

Certification

PMP Certified, Project Management Institute (PMI), Peoria, AZ (Valid until 2026)

Certified Scrum Master & Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Study, Peoria, AZ

Languages

Hindi (Professional Working)

English (Full Professional)

Tamil (Native)

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