Lakshmi Shekar

Experience

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  Gas Turbine Research Establishment (Gtre), A Part Of Drdo

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Software Engineer

  ✪ Successfully designed and developed software for light combat aircraft engine testing incorporating Department of Defense standards for coding and documentation

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  Verizon

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2009

  Senior Software Engineer - Enterprise Portal Application Development Lead

  ✪ Spearheaded the global technical delivery of a customized intranet, aligning cross-departmental collaboration with business objectives and ensuring a tailored solution for internal communication.✪ Streamlined contract management by transitioning a traditional thick client system to a web-enabled platform, enhancing post-sale contract monitoring and handling efficiencies.✪ Pioneered the redevelopment of user interfaces for a premier Work Dispatch System into a scalable web front-end, integrating server-side components to manage web-based operations effectively.✪ Crafted robust client-server applications utilizing a diverse tech stack, including C, C++, Java, and embedded SQL, facilitating OTA cellular service provisioning, legacy system modernization, and strategic data migration initiatives. Show less

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  IBM

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2011

  Portal Technical Lead

  ✪ Directed a specialized technical team in upgrading a ticketing application for a leading US telecommunications client, ensuring exceptional technical design, development, and deployment.✪ Efficiently coordinated project logistics, including scheduling, issue tracking, and proactive problem-solving, leading to seamless execution and timely delivery.✪ Cultivated robust stakeholder relations, achieving high satisfaction through consistently meeting expectations and employing strategic project management for successful system enhancements. Show less

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  Peropta

  May 2014 - Feb 2024

  Project Manager

  Peropta is a boutique technology management consultancy specializing in IT turnaround and strategic advisory services. We established offices across the US, UK, and India to provide our clients with flexibility in global sourcing of top talent. We were profitable in the first year and have successfully delivered board-level strategy engagements for multiple global clients.✪ Elevated project completion rates by 30% by leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness and project throughput.✪ Fostered a culture of excellence in program management by introducing best practices and standardized templates, culminating in a 20% acceleration in project delivery timelines.✪ Steered the concurrent delivery of multiple complex projects, rigorously managing budget, scope, and schedules to achieve a 15% uptick in client satisfaction.✪ Partnered with key stakeholders to craft and roll out a robust program governance structure, bolstering project transparency and accountability.✪ Championed strategic direction and revamped the technology landscape, driving service delivery, IT implementations, infrastructure enhancements, and organizational restructuring to align with evolving business imperatives.✪ Developed a pioneering cloud-based healthcare platform, enabling seamless online consultations and mobile patient engagement while managing app development, automating testing, and conducting essential product and cloud solution research. Show less

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  Grant Street Group

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  Project Manager
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  Lumospark Technology Ventures

  Aug 2024 - now

  Project Manager