Ajay Vohra

Experience

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  Larsen & Toubro Limited,Mumbai/India

  Aug 1986 - May 1998

  Assoc. Project Manager

  Managed projects up to $2 Million - Setup plants to manufacture food/beverages and dairy products.; Manufactured components of nuclear reactors; job/component orders in heavy engineering, food/beverage & dairy equipment and components of polar satellite launch vehicles.; Quality Circle Member – participated in product development and quality enhancement strategies.

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  Oklahoma State University

  Jan 2000 - Jul 2006

  Adjunct Faculty

  Best Practice research – Aircraft Engines Wiring Harnesses / Material Handling Equipment– Tinker AFB; Developed standardized collaborative training documents for RFPs and data exchange – Tinker AFB ;Taught undergraduate classes – Introduction to Engineering, Database Management, Negotiations & Labor Relations, International Management, Organizational Behavior & Leadership, and Project Management ; Developed material for a Sales and Relationship Management book for graduate coursework.

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  Level3 formerly Williams Communications

  Jun 2000 - Jul 2001

  Product Engineer

  Developed & maintained long-haul telecom network databases and relational maps in functional areas such as marketing, capacity management, engineering planning and forecasted for efficient network deployment.

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  Drake Air

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

  Engineering Manager

  Business process re-engineering/repair of components to OEM specs used in heat transfer, fluid systems, electrical & hydraulic actuators, ducting components, oil coolers and fuel heaters in aircrafts & helicopters; Involved in full life cycle implementation of SAP PP module and test strategies.

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  Tyson Foods

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2010

  Sr Business Engineer

  SAP, 3C Logistics, Time Study, Engineering Estimates - Analyzed product data & statistical information, created dimensional modeling scenarios; and web-based solutions, for management decisions; Led the implementation of MM, PM and PP Modules in SAP and configured business requirements into SAP best practices using Agile Methodologies.; Successful completion of multiple process excellence project(s) using disciplined execution principles at nine individual plant locations using 3C Logistics application. Show less

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  Alamo Colleges - NVC Campus (via PTG)

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

  Sr Manager - IT Projects

  Managed software systems development and integration projects using waterfall and agile methodologies through all phases of project life cycle; Helped define business solutions packages and budgets based on Six Sigma & Lean principles; Participated in competitive bid teams and RFP responses.; Created cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments used decision-making on proposed IT projects.

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  Raushan Technologies

  Jan 2012 - now

  Director

  Provided firsthand Agile guidance to PMs and BAs leading enterprise-wide projects, including learning and performance management system. and budgeting.

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  Rackspace Hosting

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Sr Scrum Master (via Skillstorm)

  SalesForce Application - Applied best project management practices based on SCRUM Agile methodologies and ensured the practice of core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility.

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  Walmart

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Sr Agile Project Manager (via Raushan Technologies)

  POS Systems BillPay - Bolivia, Columbia, El Salvador & Panama

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  USAA

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Sr Agile Project Manager (via PRG)

  Actively worked with the PMO & Operational Planning as a high-level PM in the USAA enterprise team; Managed program financials across several projects to cut/reduce costs and create innovative ideas to manage budgets and resources, internally as well as externally.; Defined and implemented revised project methodologies, collaborating with key leaders and partners to ensure adoption in terms of governance, risk, compliance, and process improvement in application development.

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  Copart

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Program Integrator / Agile Coach

  Created a state-of-the-art agile program plan to integrate the Inventory Management and Business Intelligence modules in the Auction Legacy System to the new application created in SAP R/3 ECC 6.0

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  EZCORP

  May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Program Manager - Agile Projects

  Transformed the way of working in the Corporate PMO to direct and manage enhancement & new services projects in the Financial Services Group, specifically in Short Term Loans and Business Intelligence, using Agile as well as Waterfall (Hybrid) methodologies.

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  Ciber Global

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Sr Delivery Manager / Agile Coach

  Transformation delivery, agile coaching, mentoring and program delivery in Corporate PMO, and served as a functional liaison for Texas Workforce Commission & AARP IT divisions and departments, onsite as well as offshore, and managed vendor resources using professional principles, techniques, and best practices.

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  USAA

  Dec 2015 - Oct 2023

  Performed in various capacities as a Release Train Engineer, Transformation Lead, Stand-in Director, Agile Coach, Program Manager for several programs in HR, Banking, Claims, Mobile applications and Financial Services. Projects instances iinclude Workday Optimization,Snow, and application development. Conducted, facilitated, mentored & coached teams in agile ceremonies including PI planning as SM & RTE; Created Agile assessments for several teams to rate them on the path of Agile journey; created training programs for each individual team and coached them to reach their full potential.

  • Lead Agilest - Agile Transformations

    Jan 2017 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Agilest - RTE / Team Coach

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
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  T-Mobile

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Agile Transformations Consultant (via Insight Global)

  Lead complex initiatives to change the ways of Agile working following the Scaled Agile framework; Analyze challenges to guide teams & leaders to to do data driven continuous development and make inspired decisions.

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  Procentrix

  Feb 2024 - now

  Lead Agilest

  Current assignment includes - Leading agile initiatives at OCC - Department of Treasury supporting platforms & application development.- Agile Coaching and training initiatives for consultants within the company.- Teaching Scaled Agile Certification classes to internal & external consultants.