Amod Patankar Email & Phone Number

Vadodara, Gujarat, IN

Portland, OR, US

Successfully co-established CrackaJack Digital Solutions in June 2016, embarking on a dynamic entrepreneurial journey in the realm of digital solutions. A trusted technology advisor partnering with small/medium size local businesses, helping them grow, use of customize technology solution, that fits their budgets. Setting the company's strategic technology.

PAT-TECH Consultancy Services is formed by a pool of highly technical qualified and experience people in various area for Software Engineering. Small emerging company who really cares about its client's need and satisfaction.

US

• Leading a Project Management Office (PMO) for a global enterprise focused on consumer IoT product development and market introduction.
• Monitoring crucial project milestones such as device certification, Technical Acceptance (TA), First Article Inspection (FAI), production delivery and distribution, mobile app releases to Apple and Google stores.
• Implementing an 'Early Warning Process' for proactive risk management, with regular tracking and reporting to ensure all stakeholders stay informed and prepared.
• Effectively managing a diverse, global team and coordinating with multiple vendors, demonstrating exceptional leadership and collaboration skills.

• Contributing to the formulation of a strategic IT roadmap that seamlessly integrates with the startup's business objectives, facilitating a unified approach to achieving business goals.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of existing systems, infrastructure, and processes to identify potential enhancements or critical upgrades, thereby ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
• Performing meticulous evaluation of potential vendor partners for outsourcing application testing, ensuring selection of a vendor that best aligns with the startup's quality expectations and budgetary constraints.
• Providing pivotal support in optimizing the use of the startup's limited financial and human resources within the realm of technology investments, ensuring maximum return on investment for the organization's IT budget.
• Remaining abreast of the latest technological advancements and industry trends, and providing invaluable insights on potential avenues for innovation, ensuring the startup stays at the cutting edge of its industry.

Portland, Oregon, US

• Managing project for Client - Genesis Financial Solutions.
• Steered an integration project which transitioned a previously manual direct mail campaign to an automated process, leveraging a third-party product readily available in the market. This strategic initiative led to.
• Accountable for vendor management and fostering cross-team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and cooperative synergy between various stakeholders.
• Charged with maintaining the Project Plan, overseeing resource planning, and diligently tracking the project's progress to ensure timely and successful completion of deliverables.
• Managed a diverse IT project portfolio, providing weekly status reports to keep management and stakeholders informed, fostering transparency, and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Optimized the IT Project In-Take process, making it more efficient and streamlined, thereby enhancing overall project management productivity.

• Exercised comprehensive management of the IT project portfolio, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement through regular weekly status reports disseminated to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Actively engaged in technical pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, feasibility analysis, bespoke solution design, and proposal development, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and business acumen.
• Sustained robust customer relationships, emphasizing a customer-centric approach to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
• Meticulously maintained the Project Plan, overseeing resource planning and tracking project progress against deliverables, thus ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Vernon Hills, IL, US

• Tasked with overseeing and managing an array of projects within the One CMS Program, which span development, testing, business intelligence reporting, infrastructure, data migration, and product readiness.
• Specializing in managing Dry Runs and Cut Overs for project rollouts, demonstrating proficiency in coordinating critical transitions effectively and efficiently.
• Spearheading project management methodologies with a 70-30 split favoring Agile over Waterfall, indicating a flexible approach tailored to the needs and nature of each project.
• Serving as a Scrum Master, leading multiple scrum teams through 2-week sprint cycles, conducting daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and sprint planning. Tracking progress through burnt down charts, facilitating demos.
• Consistently tracking and reporting on project progress, providing stakeholders with a transparent view of the project's current status and future trajectory.
• Utilizing technology platforms such as Jira, Microsoft.Net, TFS, and MS SQL Server to effectively manage projects and maximize team productivity.

Troy, Michigan, US

Managing project for Client - Daimler Truck North America.

Rijswijk, Zuid-Holland, NL

Beaverton, OR, US

Chicago, IL, US

Salem, Oregon, US

Austin, Texas, US

Palo Alto, CA, US

Professional Education, Applied Data Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, Economics

Diploma Of Education, Computer Science