Ashok Kumar

Experience

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  Stefanini IT Solutions, Capgemini, TCS, IBM

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2009

  Siebel Consultant

  • Worked extensively as Siebel EIM consultant • Configured and customized the Applets, Views, Screens, Business Components and Business Objects through Joins, Pick Lists (Static & Dynamic), Drilldowns, Links, MVGs and MVLs based on the Design document provided for the enhancement in Siebel Application

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  ITC Infotech

  Nov 2009 - now

  • Worked with proposal teams to develop cost estimates and project plans.• Created and managed project plans; converted execution into various sprints, monitored and reviewed project progress and timelines; identified and resolved issues; adjusted schedules and plans as needed; implemented and managed project changes to deliver project on time, within budget and with quality.• Created, facilitated, and encouraged a collaborative work environment across departments that fosters autonomy, transparency, mastery, innovation, learning and client satisfaction• Lead development teams using the Agile Scrum framework: run backlog grooming sessions, sprint planning, standups, monitor burn down charts, resolved impediments to achieving goals, coordinatedretrospectives, and managed and maintained project backlogs.• Managed dependencies between multiple projects• Conducted stakeholder assessment, developed stakeholder matrix, and ensured communication plan tokeep them informed on project progress• Demonstrated the strong communication skills with a sound ability to have difficult conversations regarding budget, resources, timeline, negotiation and foster the strong relationship across all stakeholders• Cater to DevOps processes for the development and deployment of the platform.• Tracked the utilization of project resources to measure against the project margin and budget.• coaching / Mentoring Team to the highest level of maturity and efficiency in terms of process, technology, implementation methodology, project management tools and dealing with challenging implementation issues.• Leveraged Business knowledge and expertise in identifying, building, improving, and driving the continuous improvement, optimization, and innovation practices to meet business objectives and supporting team commitments.• Managed the development of appropriate documentation including lessons learnt required by the projects• Coordinated with the HR department to hire resources. Show less • Defined project scope, goals, deliverables, resource requirements and delegated tasks to team members based on skill and expertise Project implementation from Inception to deployment • Coordinated requirements elicitation, architecture and design sessions, workshops, meetings, troubleshooting calls, as needed• Ensured early identification of potential risks and issues to proactively mitigate impacts and establish contingency plan• Diligently captured and managed risks, action items, assumptions, team agreements, issues, decisions, dependencies while delivering projects and operations• Established project KPIs and conduct quality assessments.• Created presentations and reports to communicate project status to key stakeholders at regular intervals• Promoted architectural and development best practices. Show less • Onsite coordination for a key assignment• Drive Brainstorming session to manage Functional and Non-Functional requirements to deliver functionaland technical design documents• Detail Project planning to cover schedule and work allocation.• Ensured team have clear direction, priorities, and understanding of the overall project.• Planned and monitored the development to ensure the delivery as per schedule, budget and with required quality. • Handled Customer escalations as required.• Evaluated new/complex situations using analytical thought Show less

  • Program Delivery Manager / Senior Development Manager

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Technical Project Manager

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2019

  • Tech Lead / Team Lead

    Nov 2009 - Sept 2013