Program Manager Technical

Someswara R. Pullapantula

*******@*****.*** 641-***-**** Des Moines, IA LinkedIn.com/in/someshraop

WORK EXPERIENCE

Denken Solutions Aug. 2024 – Present

Sr. Technical Program Manager Des Moines, IA

Managed teams of over 25 software engineers and SMEs, overseeing planning, budgeting, risk management, and procurement for clients such as Bank of America and Nationwide.

Led large-scale projects and supported senior management through data analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and corporate decision-making.

Responsible for planning, analyzing, developing, and executing AI initiatives, handling the intricacies of data, overseeing interactions, and controlling the dynamic requirements of ongoing initiatives.

Translating AI business needs into project objectives, schedules, and scope.

Implemented the EHCS system using JavaScript technologies like Angular, Node, and TypeScript.

oDatabases: MS SQL

oMethodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid

oStack: .NET, Java (Spring Suite, Hibernate, JavaScript), GenAI (Llama 3.1, Sagemaker, RAG Process, Streamlit, LangChain, Pinecone, Fast API, SageMaker API, MongoDB).

Performed EHCS integrations and facilitated scrum board meetings.

oStack: AWS, IAM, CloudWatch, and CI/CD pipelines.

Proficient in requirements definition, project planning, and vendor management.

Maintained strong stakeholder communication and ensured compliance with industry standards and government regulations. Expert in managing the Scope Management and Designing the Applications.

Prime technical lead and business contact for designated customers by the company

Implement team strategies and processes are in place and ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity. Key contact to delivery plans, quality issues, and improvement plans.

Determine program requirements, organize programs and projects, develop standards and guidelines for diverse. And representing the organization as the prime technical lead and business contact.

MIU Sr. Technical Program Manager Oct. 2010 – Jan. 2024 Fairfield, IA

Led program initiatives with a team of 20 software developers for clients such as Nationwide, Ford, and state governments, aligning projects with business objectives in financial planning and analysis.

Streamlined Big Data operations using ETL processes and SSIS for high-volume datasets and generated ~$28 million dollars in annual revenue.

Led a GenAI project for insurance clients to identify fraud early, improving payment reliability and reducing costs in man-hours and administration. Single point of contact for several projects.

Developed a prototype to convert audio files to text using Whisper open source.

Spearheaded the implementation of healthcare data transfer applications, enabling seamless data exchange across departments and with external federal agencies. Images, radiology, and pathology data storage.

Successfully managed the transfer of millions of records during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting critical healthcare operations under stringent timelines. Organized Risk and Vendor communications.

Ensured compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by implementing robust security measures, with advanced encryption/decryption protocols, to safeguard patient confidentiality using Kubernetes and Jenkins. Integrating healthcare data to derive health reports for patients with multiple chronic health issues.

Technical Program Manager Oct. 2010 – Jan. 2016

Prior to promotion to Sr. Technical Program Manager, I integrated several projects like Dot Net Systems, (SAP) financial systems with legacy systems via Java APIs, SOAP and Spring Boot to streamline workflows.

Implemented utility asset management systems for power grid, telecom, and waste management clients, optimizing lifecycle processes. Led operations of the company.

Media Ring 2008 – Jan. 2010 - Program Manager Singapore

Successfully planned and delivered over $10 million in Java-based projects within two years for clients in banking, commercial, and telecom sectors, integrating with CMS platforms like FileNet and Oracle in an Agile Scrum environment.

Customized enterprise workflows with FileNet security and Active Directory and executed data migrations for OCBC using ETL and custom code.

Led scalable healthcare projects leveraging Microservices (Kafka), serverless architecture, and API Gateway to build distributed systems with high reliability.

Deployed a SaaS Data Management Solution, reducing deployment costs and improving application scalability for enterprise clients.

Optimum Solutions- Project Manager May 2005 – May 2008 Marlboro, NJ

Managed projects across various industries with costs exceeding $3 million, leading an 8-member team to deliver Java-based solutions, FileNet workflows, and SAP integrations for clients like AT&T, Bank of America, and AIG. Ensured on-time and budget-compliant delivery through cross-functional collaboration and effective resource planning.

National Computer Systems - Team Lead Apr. 1995 – Apr. 2002 Singapore

Implemented a cross-platform application (INLIS) for 11 Government organizations, earning second time Difference Quality Award.

Led web-based development projects for clients like LTA, Ministry of Law, and MND, National Institute of Health, integrating legacy systems to enable online access to Healthcare, housing, legal, and road data. Part of the Operations team. Managed project planning, budgets, quality control, and client relationships while leading teams to design, develop, and implement systems like RIMS (received first Difference Quality Award), DBCS, INLIS, e-RIMS, and TAMS.

Provided hands-on coding and prototyping, with a focus on team leadership and change management.

EDUCATION

M.S. Computer Science – June, 2006 Maharishi International University - Fairfield, IA M.B.A – June, 2012 - Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA

M.Tech – August, 1991 - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Rajasthan, India

SKILLS, BUSINESS DOMAINS, GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, & INTERESTS

Skills: Project Management; Program Management; Risk Analysis; Scope Management; Schedule Control; Change Management; Agile; Scrum; Waterfall; RUP; RAD; Java; Spring; Hibernate; Microservices; RESTful Services; SOAP Services; AWS; Azure; Data Architecture; Business Analysis; Functional Specifications; Wireframes; Test Plans; Documentation; Team Management; Resource Allocation; Vendor Management; Procurement; ETL; SSIS; Oracle; MongoDB; Cassandra; FileNet; Cloud Migration; MS Project; Jira; Confluence; Tableau; Docker; Kubernetes; Trello; IntelliJ; Eclipse; MS SQL Server; Crystal Reports; Datadog; HTML5; CSS3; JavaScript; Angular; Node.js; C#; JSP; Swing; UI/UX Design; Data Visualization; GenAI; GPT; Midjourney; MuseNet; Whisper; CPDRS; SAP Integration; API Gateway; Kafka; Postman; Digital Asset Management; EVM; Business Modeling; Risk mitigation planning and Management.

Business Domains: Healthcare; Insurance; Finance; Auto; Banking; Education; Telecom; Utilities; Retail.

Government Organizations: Land Transport Authority (Singapore); Ministry of National Development (Singapore); Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore); Ministry of Law (Singapore); Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Singapore); Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (Singapore); Ministry of Education (Singapore); IRAS (Singapore); Ministry of Defense (Singapore); National Health Institute; Sharjah Municipality; Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; Indian Space Research Organization (India).

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