Guruprasad Raghavendran

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2012

  Module Lead

  • Deputed at client locations in Seattle, USA (AT&T Wireless) and London, UK (TalkTalk PLC).• Founded strong TIBCO middleware teams for design, development, infrastructure, Middleware integration, Operations, infrastructure stack, messaging services.• Hands on experience in setting up 1 onsite team in London and 2 offshore teams in TCS Chennai Offshore Delivery Center for managed services of 8+ technical integration projects, data migration & VAS projects.• Architected 15 TIBCO Business works applications, system integration with provisioning systems.• Performed 20+ automation, tool development, deployments, code migrations, performance testing and middleware integrations for Apple iPhone v2 release. Show less

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  Etisalat

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2022

  Technical Project Leader

  I have successfully managed over 25 end-to-end projects, specializing in application development, integration, data migration, operations, digital transformation, and re-platforming within Agile and SDLC environments. Known for exceptional leadership, I deliver high-impact results in fast-paced settings. I am passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing costs, and ensuring seamless project delivery within complex, technical environments.• Agile Leadership: Led 10+ project teams in Agile environments, effectively implementing SDLC methodologies and achieving project success through collaborative team leadership.• Cross-Functional Project Management: Directed 25+ projects encompassing application development, design, operations, and data center management, working with cross-functional vendors from Accenture, Ericsson, and Tech Mahindra.• Cost Optimization & Process Improvement: Collaborated with RFP and RFQ committees for license renewals and system upgrades, reducing customer issues by 20% and realizing 35% in annual savings.• Microservices and API's: Spearheaded the design and deployment of 15+ microservices, APIs, accelerating integration processes and improving delivery times by 30% in an agile DevOps framework.• Enterprise Integrations & Middleware Hub: Delivered 100+ enterprise integrations using the TIBCO suite, establishing TIBCO Middleware as a central integration hub for the IT landscape.• Infrastructure & Server Optimization: Strategically planned and procured over 50 standalone and clustered servers, enhancing performance and achieving a 15% cost reduction.• Virtualized Server Management: Implemented VMware vSphere solutions for virtualized server management and executed comprehensive data center activities, from power provisioning to app development.• Centralized Virtualization: Utilized VMware VCenter to manage and monitor infrastructure across two geographically redundant data centers, streamlining virtualized infrastructure administration. Show less

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  HealthSignz Technologies Pvt. Ltd

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Delivery Manager

  • Led cross-functional teams across delivery management, project management, UI/UX design, client relations, business development, digital marketing, analytics, and infrastructure planning.• Developed and implemented tailored delivery processes for client portfolios, aligning with unique business goals.• Negotiated requirements and resource allocation to ensure parallel delivery of multiple projects, achieving successful outcomes.• Acted as the primary liaison between clients, CXOs, teams, and external vendors, ensuring clarity and efficiency.• Drove risk mitigation strategies by collaborating with stakeholders leading to smoother project delivery.• Enhanced decision-making by pinpointing growth opportunities and streamlining processes, achieving early completion for key clients.• Led recruitment drives to hire and manage top talent across web, mobile, backend, and testing roles, overseeing 35+ team members through onboarding, coaching, development and performance reviews.• Improved Agile delivery by addressing sprint bottlenecks, creating an iterative model with weekly delivery for active projects.• Directed teams in front-end and back-end development, API integrations, and QA, ensuring consistent high-quality results.• Strengthened client and vendor relationships across 4 healthcare accounts, optimizing stakeholder management.• Secured and negotiated 8+ vendor contracts, maximizing cost efficiency.• Led UI/UX reviews for mobile and web apps, achieving a 95% design approval rate and a 20% boost in user satisfaction.• Directed creation of 75+ digital marketing assets, increasing brand engagement by 30%, and spearheaded Google Ads campaigns that lifted conversions by 20%.• Developed 50+ high-impact content creatives—banners, videos, pages, blogs—boosting engagement by 30% and conversions by 20%.• Managed Amazon AWS and MongoDB infrastructure planning and deployment, ensuring 99.9% uptime for QA, UAT, and production environments. Show less