Smita Choudhury Saha

Smita choudhury saha

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager specialising in Change Management and IT Projects at Empactis

  • Education

    • City college, bangalore university

      2004 - 2007
      Bachelor's degree bachelor of computer application
    • University of hertfordshire

      2009 - 2010
      Msc software engineering
  • Experience

    • Fernau avionics limited

      Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
      Junior software design engineer

      Ensured operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions. Documented and demonstrated solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code

    • Moog inc.

      Feb 2011 - Nov 2018
      Software design engineer (transition to project coordinator)

      Worked closely with Technical PM to provide support for ongoing projects for installing Direction Finder navaid on the Aircraft carriers alliance, (HMS Queen Elizabeth & HMS Prince of Wales), BelgoControl (Belgium Air Traffic Control provider), MoD (UK). Also, assisted Technical PM in bidding process for delivering Moog Airport Data System (MADS) software for the Unites States Marine Corps (USMC) whilst testing and debugging the software in parallel. Reviewed all software product and project scope documents prior to delivery. Drafted comprehensive reports to document bugs and design flaws. Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing product value and increasing team productivity. Followed risk and change control procedures. Show less

    • Watford borough council

      Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
      Ict project manager

      Responsible for developing and managing technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Responsibilities include project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks and setting milestone. Key projects worked on listed below; • Oversaw the entire project for Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council to replace the existing WAN environment; • De-commissioned existing lines and contracts to minimise double spending; • Engaging with purchasing companies to roll out new kit for Watford Borough Council as a part of Watford 2020 transformation Show less

    • Civica

      May 2019 - Sept 2020
      Project manager

      • Successfully led the delivery of the Operational Change Work Programme, managing application upgrades, hardware deployments, and office relocations.• Increased project delivery speed by 30% through integrating Agile methodologies.

    • 10 months break

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
      Maternity break
    • Civica

      Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
      Ocp project manager

      Responsible for managing the delivery of live projects for Civica ITO an international software business focused on the public sector supporting more than 3,000 major customers in ten countries working in partnership with Luton Borough Council.Key responsibilities:• Managing the delivery of the Operational Change Work Programme, ensuring delivery of a wide range of projects required by LBC, from server installations, application upgrades to hardware deployment and office moves• Resource management and work coordination between several live operational delivery areas, engaging with Team Leaders and Technical Experts to ensure project delivery within specified time and scope• Establish and manage communication & reporting lines of project progress, risks & issues, expectation management and client relations to Service Management, Client Team and Partnership Management Teams• Other duties involved set up and management of a governance review board, process review & improvement, scheduling of improvement and requirement workshops and providing project support activities.Accomplishments:• Received recognition for successfully delivering 64 projects in a year by the Civica Board• Received commendation from the Civica Director for my perseverance, adaptability and commitment for leading the project team and delivering projects after the Senior Project Manager was made redundant Show less

    • Empactis

      Feb 2022 - now
      Project manager (remote)

      Responsible for overseeing and executing IT Projects to ensure successful and timely delivery. My role involves: • Leading cross-functional teams to plan and execute IT projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives. • Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets to facilitate successful project completion. • Managing project risks and issues and implementing effective mitigation strategies, • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure their successful implementation. • Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to stakeholders regarding project status.Key projects: Health Manager Implementation (workflow, forms, notifications, appointment booking), HR Case Manager implementation, API Interface, Data integration (Allocate Interface, TRAC). Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • C++ introduction training course

      Jb international training (jbi training)
    • Leveraging generative ai for project management

      Linkedin
      Feb 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Msc software engineering

      University of hertfordshire
    • Prince2®

      The knowledge academy