Aravind Baskaran, PMP

Experience

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Managed the IT project portfolio, prioritizing projects, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve strategic goals and enhance project performance.• Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute IT strategies aligned with business objectives, contributing to the company's growth and success.• Led project scoping and definition efforts, defining clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets for IT initiatives in line with the strategic plan.• Conducted risk assessments and implemented effective risk mitigation plans, ensuring successful project outcomes and minimizing potential issues.• Facilitated effective stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior management and project teams. Show less • Design, develop, test, and implement strategies for optimizing IT systems, including 3PAR Storage management.• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify areas for improvement within the organization's IT infrastructure, including storage performance and efficiency.• Conduct thorough reviews of existing IT systems and internal processes, identifying opportunities for enhancement and streamlining.• Develop and implement policies and procedures, specifically tailored to storage management and system upgrades, to ensure adherence to organizational standards and user requirements.• Create and enforce quality assurance procedures and tests for the ongoing development and improvement of storage systems, ensuring reliability and performance.• Identify, analyze, and document discrepancies in storage management processes, collaborating with stakeholders to implement necessary adjustments.• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on storage systems and associated hardware, minimizing the risk of downtime and ensuring continued operational efficiency. Show less

  • Storage Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Storage Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Sutherland

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  Senior Associate - Infrastructure

  • Design, develop, test, and implement strategies for optimizing IT systems, including 3PAR Storage management, while closely collaborating with NETAPP Client to understand project requirements, goals, and expectations, ensuring alignment with the project plan.• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify areas for improvement within the organization's IT infrastructure, including storage performance and efficiency, while establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with NETAPP Client, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the project to foster positive communication and client satisfaction.• Conduct thorough reviews of existing IT systems and internal processes, identifying opportunities for enhancement and streamlining, and effectively communicating project updates, milestones, and challenges to NETAPP Client, adapting communication styles to meet their preferences.• Develop and implement policies and procedures, specifically tailored to storage management and system upgrades, to ensure adherence to organizational standards and user requirements, while managing client expectations by setting realistic project deliverables, timelines, and addressing scope adjustments proactively.• Create and enforce quality assurance procedures and tests for the ongoing development and improvement of storage systems, ensuring reliability and performance, and identifying and managing project risks, promptly communicating potential issues to NETAPP Client and implementing mitigation strategies.• Identify, analyse, and document discrepancies in storage management processes, collaborating with stakeholders to implement necessary adjustments, while performing preventive maintenance tasks on storage systems and associated hardware, minimizing the risk of downtime and ensuring continued operational efficiency. Show less

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  HCLTech

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  Project 1: VerizonSpearheaded a large-scale network infrastructure upgrade, ensuring minimal downtime for critical operations.Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define project objectives and effectively managed resources, timelines, and budgets.Successfully completed the project ahead of schedule, exceeding client expectations and earning commendations for exceptional project management and leadership.Project 2: Deutsche BankPlayed a pivotal role in leading a major digital transformation initiative aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.Defined project goals and ensured alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations.Contributed to streamlining processes and achieving significant improvements in project delivery time and overall efficiency through strategic oversight and regular progress reviews.Recognized with accolades for outstanding leadership and successful project completion. Show less