Parag Savant

Experience

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  Patni Computer Systems Ltd

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2007

  Software Engineer

  Independently managed the design, development, and unit testing of projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.Applied Agile methodologies and improved testing protocols, booting productivity and quality; collaborated with other engineers in advanced techniques.

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  PATNI AMERICAS, INC.

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2011

  Senior Software Engineer

  Engineered major software initiatives for Genworth Financial, overseeing design to deployment and aligning with business objectives.Led a team of software engineers, optimizing cross-functional and offshore team productivity and meeting project deadlines.Integrated SDLC methodologies to streamline project execution, enhance quality assurance practices, and reduce deployment risks.Provided technical guidance for web applications and database design, ensuring scalability and robust data handling.Implemented structured support processes, achieving a 2-hour SLA for issue resolutions and enhancing system reliability.Promoted continuous improvement and knowledge sharing through regular code reviews and training, upholding industry best practices. Show less

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  Prabhav Services Inc.

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2012

  Programming Analyst

  Crafted project plans that outline all phases from analysis and design through to deployment, aligned with stakeholder expectations.Facilitated effective collaboration among technical teams (Middleware, Network, and Security) to ensure seamless project implementation.Regularly updated stakeholders on project status, milestones, and deliverables via meetings and presentations, aligning with business goals.Identified potential risks in project execution and developed strategies to mitigate them for timely and on-budget delivery of projects.Monitored the testing phase of the projects to align with required standards and specifications before moving to pre-production setup.Implemented change management processes for smooth transitions and adaptation to new systems and technologies in the organization. Show less

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  Mphasis

  Nov 2012 - now

  Orchestrated a complex migration from legacy technology to a cloud platform, enhancing secure digital capabilities by overseeing project initiation, planning, risk identification, and resource onboarding, all within stringent deadlines.Conducted regular project status meetings, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and transparency with executive leadership.Responsible for Solution Architecture documentation, collaborating with Engineering Leads and Domain Architects.Enhanced system security by implementing Multi-factor Authentication, reinforcing protections against cyber threats.Managed stakeholder expectations to ensure delivery of business-prioritized capabilities with higher quality.Supported Microservices architecture adoption, boosting scalability.Performed Scrum Master responsibilities, including Sprint planning and execution, and presented retrospective demos to obtain customer feedback.Spearheaded solution architecture, feasibility analysis, design, and spearheaded proof of concept to promote enterprise-wide implementation.Identified and mitigated project risks and dependencies, implementing corrective actions to minimize impact on timelines and deliverables.Collaborated with business to document operational workflows and designed target system flows.Conducted User Story workshops with business SMEs to prepare the product backlog.Oversaw and handled Governance, Release Management, and Production deployment activities, ensuring seamless transitions and adherence to best practices. Show less Managed the transition to Agile methodologies, improving project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction across multiple software teams.Led architectural decisions and technical direction for 23 applications in Java/J2EE, ETL, Cognos, Mainframe, and .NET environments.Supervised a team of 35-40 software developers, enhancing project outcomes through effective resource scheduling and conflict resolution.Spearheaded the development of an automation framework using Java that improved operational efficiency for 70 production applications.Implemented KPIs for project tracking and productivity, delivering monthly governance reports to executives and stakeholders.Ensured project risks and quality assurance adhered to standards through risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Show less

  • Delivery Project Manager

    Dec 2018 - now

  • Delivery Project Lead

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2018