Program Manager Data Science
Resume:
Shivakumar Gobbi
Bengaluru, India
***************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivakumar-gobbi-pmp/
Program Manager
Summary: An analytical and seasoned Professional with MBA, BBM & S/W Engineering qualifications having over 20 years of comprehensive experience with PMP, CSM, MSP, PRINCE2, ITIL V4 certification in Program/ Project delivery management, having a skill-set involving Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Cloud, IT Modernisation, Data Analytics, Engineering, Data Science/ Data Warehousing, AI/ML, Automation, AIOps, IaC, Front-End & Back-End Development, Containers, Microservices, Database Management, Strategic Planning, Security Audit, SCM, Operations, MIS and L&D.
Target: Now seeking senior-level Management or Leadership challenges to drive IT initiative for Project Management with a reputed organisation to achieve the business objective.
Excellence Sphere
Program/Project Management
Strategic Planning/Execution
Stakeholder Management
Agile/Waterfall/DevOps
Scrum Master
Data Engineering /Modeling
Manage Risk/Resource
Lean and Kanban
Agile Champion.
IT Infrastructure Expert
Team Management
Team Motivator/ Servant Leader
Lead Digital Transformation
Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Data Science/Analytics
ETL/Data Warehouse (DWH)
Conduct Training Processes
Team Building & Leadership
Technical Skills
Technologies: AI, ML, Cloud, CRaaS, IoT, OOP
Methods: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, DevOps
Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX
Cloud Platforms: AWS, MS Azure, IBM Cloud
Languages: C/C++, VC++, Java (Core), VB, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, VBScripts/JavaScript/ShellScript
Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, Access, FoxPro
Framework: MS .NET, Java, ReactJS
IDE: SharePoint
Products: SAP HANA, Oracle EPM/ Essbase, Hyperion,
Utility: MS Office 365
Tools: HTML, VBA, Servlets, Oracle EBS, Oracle EPM (Hyperion), Cognos, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, Premisys, SDP, SAP BI, Ansible, JSON, BAW, ELK, Kibana, Zerto, Carbonate, Transition Manager, RESTful API, Service-Now, Keras, TensorFlow, MS-Visio, Trello Boards, Power BI, Google Colab, Git
Professional Work Experience
Program Manager - DELL EMC Corporation, Bangalore, India (Apr 2022 onwards)
Achievements:
Achieved substantial cost savings by migrating workload to a multi-cloud environment for AIG & LifePoint
Reduced workload for 120 FTEs by 20% through the 100+ code automation and cost recovery tracking.
Key Profile:
Engaged in Infrastructure Projects (CI, HCI, Hybrid, Cloud) for HPC Server, Storage, Workload Migration, Automation, Cyber Recovery Solution and Upgrades (PowerEdge, PowerStore, PowerFlex-SAN, PowerScale-NAS, PowerMax, Unity).
Implemented CRaaS with CyberSence Solution. Conduct reviews Sprint wise based on priority by coordinating with the PO and other stakeholders.
Spearheaded a transformative Islon-NAS and SAN Storage Project, on data migration to a AWS cloud environment with project budget of over 12 Million USD for BFSI clients across US, UK & Europe via Agile Methodology- Scrum Sprints.
Drove the SRE team for IaC implementation via Kanban Methodology using Ansible, AI, Python, Zapier.
Conducted Dailys, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, Backlog Refinement, Secured Scripts in GitLab and supported Code Merge and demos for Release in CI/CD environment to align Governance with set goal.
Automated over 100 scripts using LLM, Ansible on Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Wrappers and PagerDuty)
Crafted insightful Dashboards and Reports using Power BI and Tableau to provide Stakeholders and the C-Level/ Suite Steering Committee with a clear assessment of Program Benefit Realization and accurate Forecasting.
Engineering Manager/Program Manager - IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India (Sep 2017 to Mar 2022)
Achievements:
Achieved the highest NPS score for deploying PIaaS Cloud and AIOps for AXA GO-France with the BMLS solution. The Project completed within the Budget and timeline via proper cadence and ample Governance
Migrated over 2,500 workloads to the organisational Cloud for major clients, marking a significant achievement for the organisation while adhering to the GDPR compliance and Data Protection.
Key Profile:
Spearheaded comprehensive project management for IT infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging tools such as MS Project, Jira and PremiSys across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
Orchestrated the Delivery of PIaaS Cloud solution for AXA GO using Bluemix on HCI, resulting in reduced incidents and problems, improved SLA adherence, and ensured compliance and integrity in place.
Initiated “Automation Everywhere”, enhancing business performance by implementing Cloudwatch and Ansible.
Instrumental in the development of software applications Business Automation Workflow and Problem Matrix in React.js and Python incrementally in Agile Methodology.
Facilitated the cloud migration of over 2,500 workloads—including VMs, SAP ERP, databases and AI applications—for leading clients in BFSI, Retail, Airline, Telecom, and Transport sectors. Executed migrations in iterative monthly sprints using automated scripts and job scheduling tools to ensure efficiency and minimal disruption.
Improved the success of the workflow management by enhancing several process through Team Development and encouragement.
Engineering Manager/Tech Project Manager - Verizon Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India (Jun 2014 to Aug 2017)
Key Profile:
Led and motivated a high-performing team of professionals, emphasizing continuous skill development to enhance operational efficiency and achieve performance excellence by fostering innovative working culture.
Steered Infrastructure and Cloud Projects across USA, UK, Europe and Asia, ensuring efficient vendor coordination and successful implementation within the Verizon Data center.
Deployed a Ciscos’s UCCaaS solution to an Airline customer across multiple Data Centers reducing over 15% of cost.
Developed a robust SharePoint repository for Project documentation, enhancing data accessibility and knowledge sharing by following the international Data protection Authority.
Implemented Agile practices, facilitating key ceremonies and producing in-depth reports to maintain project traction.
Created compelling BI Dashboards / presentation deck (ppt) to C-Level Steering committee and managed strategic meetings to support project objectives and stakeholder communication.
Assistant Manager Decision Analytics, EXL Service Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India (Sep 2013 to May 2014)
Key Profile:
Deviced a Frontend and Backend development of UI/UX using JavaScript, .Net, GitHub, ReactJS, SQL and Oracle.
Gathered Data, Modelled it, Prepared Data Load activities, Fueled ETL, Scheduled Data pipeline, create Tables & Views and generated various reports as per Request to determine sales forecast using Oracle, SAP, Informatica, MS-Excel tools.
Engaged in several activities like Business Intelligence Solutioning, Function/Process Automation, Software Engineering, Data Management and many more.
Lead Business Analyst - Excel Business Solutions, Muscat, Oman (Jun 2011 to Aug 2013)
Key Profile:
Acquired international experience, providing IT consulting services for this client in the Middle East, Muscat-Oman.
Drove the Market Research Project for Forecasting, preparing the Business proposals and Technical proposals for the Data collected at Retail stores and internal HR data.
Managed Presales activities, SCM, Prepared RFP /RFI, Data acquisition, study and analysis, generated various Reports while providing BPMS and Process Mapping services alongside (Oracle EPM/ Hyperion IR, SAP BI, Cognos)
Setup new office of 20 Seating capacity. Involved in end-to-end SCM, right from RealEstate, Vendor selection, Negotiation, Procerement, Budget, Approvals, Implementation of H/W, S/W, Apps, Network Devices, Cabling, ISP etc.
Lead Operations Research & Analytics, IBM Daksh Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. India (Mar 2010 to May 2011)
Key Profile:
Enhanced OLAP data integrity by streamlining customer data validation against DUNS, and powered ETL workflows using DataStage /Informatica, enriching MIW, CCMS, GME, and Data Lakes leveraging Oracle EPM, SAP BI, Cognos.
Leveraged Data Analytics team by employing predictive analysis to identify patterns, enabling effective cross-selling and upselling strategies by data slicing and dicing techniques to bring up overall ROI of the business using SAP BW, S4 HANA, Brio / Hyperion.
Create Database, Database Table, Data Model, join multiple sources of data, Migrate DBs, Schdule jobs, Write queries, prepare BI reports and present to C-level Steering Committee.
Previous Assignments
SME Business Intelligence Reporting, Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd., Bangalore, India (May 2004 to Mar 2010)
Senior Trainer-Software Engineering, Aptech Computer Education, Bangalore, India (Jan 2001 to Apr 2004)
Education
Executive MBA (HR), from Mysore University, Manasagangotri, India (2010)
M.B.A. (Project Management), from Arunachal University, India (2016)
Bachelor Business Management (BBM-Sales & Marketing), from Bangalore University, India (2004)
Diploma (Computer Science-Software Engineering), from Aptech Computer Education, India (1999)
Certification and Training Attended
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)
Certified in Managing Successful Program (MSP)
PRINCE 2 (Practitioner) certified in Project Management
ITIL V4
SRE Foundation certification
Certified in Enterprise Design Thinking for AI
Certified Data Scientist
Certified in Six Sigma for Lean Management
Trained in AI/ML Framework, Generative AI, AWS Technical Essentials. MS Azure Cloud, Python for Data Science, along with Storage and Cloud Essentials
Personal Profile
D.O.B.: 26 Sep 1978
Nationality: Indian
Preferred Location: Bangalore, KA, India
Languages known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu
Passport Details: T57***35 (valid till May 2029)
Address: No. 7, 2nd Cross, Raghavendra Extension, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore 560016, India
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