Tejas Parab, PMP®

Experience

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  A. C. Patil College of Engineering Navi Mumbai-410 210

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Vice President - EESA - Student Association

  As Vice President of Engineering Student Association, I led a team of passionate individuals, overseeing all aspects of association operations. My responsibilities included developing and implementing strategic plans, coordinating events and workshops, fostering collaboration with industry professionals, and managing budgets. I actively promoted the professional and personal growth of our members, organizing networking opportunities and mentoring programs. Additionally, I served as a liaison between the association and the university, advocating for the needs and interests of engineering students. Through effective communication and organizational skills, I ensured the successful execution of our initiatives and contributed to enhancing the student experience within the engineering community. Show less

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  HERE Technologies

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2021

  Project Coordinator | Data Specialist

  As a Project Coordinator and Data Specialist for a GIS Mapping company, I spearheaded project management activities and handled data-related tasks. My responsibilities included coordinating project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring successful project execution. I conducted data analysis, validation, and quality control to ensure accuracy and integrity. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I facilitated the collection, processing, and interpretation of spatial data. I managed GIS databases and generated reports for decision-making purposes. Additionally, I provided technical support, trained end-users on GIS software, and identified opportunities for process improvement. With meticulous attention to detail and expertise in data management, I played a pivotal role in optimizing GIS mapping operations and delivering high-quality solutions to clients.Project Responsibilities :∎ Incident Management : Managing and resolving internal & external customer escalations. ∎ Co-ordinating with development teams for creating required datasets of 2D & 3D maps with higher quality standards.∎ Performing RCA on internal & external escalations through JIRA ticketing system & A3-D8 method.∎ Sharing relevant documentation and reports with project teams.∎ Providing information and regular support to stakeholders.∎ Being point of contact for various working groups.∎ Developing in-depth understanding of project scope and particulars i.e. timeframes, financials, outcomes.∎ Ensuring resources and documents are always available.∎ Understanding formal escalation and review processes.∎ Providing support to project managers and business leaders when requested.∎ Thorough project documentation.∎ Creating and reviewing of reports.∎ Knowledge of industry best practice. Show less

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  TEBillion

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  Associate Project Manager

  As an Associate Project Manager for an IT product company specializing in CRM tools, I played a crucial role in supporting clients throughout their product lifecycle. Responsibilities included managing client relationships, serving as their primary point of contact, and ensuring customer satisfaction. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather customer requirements, provide technical guidance, and resolve any product-related issues. I conducted product demonstrations, onboarding sessions, and training programs to ensure successful adoption and utilization of the CRM tool. Additionally, I facilitated product enhancements and updates by gathering client feedback and conveying it to the product development team. Through proactive account management and technical expertise, I contributed to the overall success and retention of our clients.Project Responsibilities:∎ Project strategy development & delivery. ∎ Maintaining & monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets & expenditures.∎ Organizing, attending & participating in stakeholder meetings.∎ Co-ordinating with team leader about projects reviews.∎ Creation of a project management calendar for fulfilling goal & objective. Show less

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  Cogno AI

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  Project Manager

  As an IT Project Manager for an IT product company specializing in AI-based chatbots, I was responsible for overseeing the successful execution of chatbot projects. I led project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to ensure on-time delivery. I collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, data scientists, and UX designers, to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. I managed project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies. I coordinated testing, quality assurance, and deployment activities, ensuring a seamless and high-performing chatbot experience. Additionally, I communicated project progress, milestones, and updates to stakeholders, maintaining strong client relationships. Through effective project management techniques, I played a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation of AI-based chatbot solutions.Project Responsibilities:∎ Create and communicate project plans that meet client objectives.∎ Track and assign ownership of project-level tasks. Communicate with appropriate teammates and leadership regarding the status of specific projects.∎ Set and manage timelines, holding internal and external stakeholders accountable to them, while understanding the flexible nature of client deadlines.Monitor timeliness and quality of deliverables to ensure compliance with standard processes and methodologies.∎ Demonstrate an understanding of business priorities and the ability to exercise keen prioritization skills between projects and within projects to effectively handle competing and evolving priorities.∎ Maintain or request status updates across all milestones for all clients (existing and onboarding) within a team to drive transparency and accountability. Show less

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  Burns & McDonnell India

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  This role involves working as part of a Project Management Team to administer and monitor project and (its sub projects) according to quality, plan, time, and benefits realization are controlled and achieved, through ensuring that all projects adhere to the timelines and the team is connected to meet the ultimate goal.∎ Ensure the successful implementation of the IT Projects, responsibilities, services and deliverables.∎ Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Projects∎ Update and maintain the various project documents (Requirement Doc, Project Charter, Solution Doc,Closure Reports)∎ Ensure cross-projects dependencies are managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained.∎ Coordinate project closure to distil good practice and ensure lessons learned are logged.∎ Build cohesion within the team and motivate team to produce quality work.∎ Define and embed project control and governance.∎ Provide Project planning, Milestone management, Scope management, Resource forecasting; & Change Management across the project portfolio.∎ Prepare regular status reporting for the engagement leadership. Show less