Siddharth Puskur

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  • Associate - Projects

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Programmer Analyst

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
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  Wells Fargo

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Senior Quality Analyst
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  Virtusa

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  Lead Consultant
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  HSBC

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Consultant Specialist

  Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously as part of the Digital Wallets Program.• Managed all the stakeholders (IT – Multiple Dev & QA Teams & Business) across multiple streams (Fraud, Digital &Cards)) efficiently in a very complex environment.• Successfully transitioned the team from Waterfall to a combination of Agile team and Waterfall.• Guided the team on User story creation, sprint planning, Backlog refinement and helped the team maintain theirvelocity.• Managed budget efficiently for the program by carefully tracking & reviewing the spend every fortnight.• Identified & Managed Dependencies & Risks by proactively engaging with SME’s and Solution Analysts for ensuring asmooth project delivery.• Adhered to internal processes and controls while ensuring the delivery on time and high quality.• Took up multiple exercises proactively with relevant stakeholders to identify and implement process improvementmeasures.• Preparing and presenting Project status to Business and IT Delivery leadership which includes budget updates.• Managed complex third party engagements (VISA,MasterCard etc) and ensured a smooth project delivery. Show less

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  Paysafe

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2024