Arunkumar A. Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Senior IT Project Manager Position for a large Tech Refresh program for upgrading EOL Servers OS,Database (SQL, DB2, Oracle), Windows and EOL Physical Hardware servers to VMs or replacement ofnew version Hardware.* As a PM, I am assigned to Wave schedule and Resource allocation for 2 vendors including 45consultants both onshore and offshore. In addition to client side staff, Engineers and executives.* Prepare the project documentation and Run book or Playbooks compliance… Show more Senior IT Project Manager Position for a large Tech Refresh program for upgrading EOL Servers OS,Database (SQL, DB2, Oracle), Windows and EOL Physical Hardware servers to VMs or replacement ofnew version Hardware.* As a PM, I am assigned to Wave schedule and Resource allocation for 2 vendors including 45consultants both onshore and offshore. In addition to client side staff, Engineers and executives.* Prepare the project documentation and Run book or Playbooks compliance, Standardized projectartifacts, supporting documentation, SharePoint Organization, weekly executive reporting.* Development of upgrade strategies working with both client and offshore engineers for cloning andupgrading systems, manual build OS upgrades, and DB Teams for DB2 and SQL upgrades.* Developed a CMDB based master asset list in support of the project. The list is used to identify andorganize and capture all upgrade requirements, resources assignments, and planned upgrade windows.* Developed a well-defined intake process with the application owners to facilitate all information to becollected. Power BI reports are used to track asset status updates through the start to finish lifecycle ofthe upgrade process.* Significant interaction with company executives and sponsors related to ongoing management of theprogram, risk management, and escalation of program issues. Run weekly performance and planningmeetings.* Continuous process improvement efforts were adhered to while ramping up the project to achieve 120servers’ upgrades a week run rate due to the established deadlines. Show less

Palghat, Kerala, India

Achievements and responsibilities:Effectively managed a large team to reach the project goal on time.Oversaw executive leadership, company training, and customer relations with clients.Developed intensive, ambitious business strategies, short-term goals, and long-term objectives.Spearheaded overhaul of various underperforming departments to reduce stagnation andincrease growth and productivity.Fostered change in company culture to be more open, transparent, and… Show more Achievements and responsibilities:Effectively managed a large team to reach the project goal on time.Oversaw executive leadership, company training, and customer relations with clients.Developed intensive, ambitious business strategies, short-term goals, and long-term objectives.Spearheaded overhaul of various underperforming departments to reduce stagnation andincrease growth and productivity.Fostered change in company culture to be more open, transparent, and accountable.Lead all aspects of projects, including capacity planning, resource allocation, project documentation,client engagement, and change managementEnhance project-wide efficiencies by creating filters and dashboards in JIRA to monitor the progress ofbugs and enhancement tickets.Address and resolve project risks, roadblocks, and obstacles while securing resources to efficientlycomplete deliverables. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Plan, organize, and direct the completion of IT projects while ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and within scope.• Develop, maintain, and revise proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, budget, and resources.• Set and track project milestones; manage and account for unforeseen delays, realign schedules and expectation as needed.• Establish and implement project communication plans, provide… Show more • Plan, organize, and direct the completion of IT projects while ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and within scope.• Develop, maintain, and revise proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, budget, and resources.• Set and track project milestones; manage and account for unforeseen delays, realign schedules and expectation as needed.• Establish and implement project communication plans, provide status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.• Collect, analyse, and summarize information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects and programs.• Analyse project data and provide metrics and reports to IT leadership that drive actions to improve our project management capabilities.• Oversee day-to-day execution of the IT project management methodology, ensuring project managers have support needed to effectively deliver on project execution.• Assist in administration of project management system including generation of reports and metrics to be presented to the IT leadership team.• Work closely with the Business Partnership team to ensure demand management is supported. Show less

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

* Determined testing requirements developed and reviewed scripts for positive and negative test scenarios, conduct base line testing and generated reports. Tested server and web portal.* Analyze application, system, and security errors. Escalate this issue to developers and verify fixes.* Designed test plan and defined cases for functional, integration system, and user acceptance testing.* Helped develop UNIX and VB script for testing. Documented complete software testing process.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Plan, organize, and manage business projects for clientsBased on clients' requirements, work on projects related to recruiting, payroll, production, budgeting, promotional campaigns, etc.Communicate with and meet with clients when neededPerform initial assessments for each client before the project beginsCollect as much information about the client's business as possibleUnderstand clients' needs and wantsPerform research using shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading… Show more Plan, organize, and manage business projects for clientsBased on clients' requirements, work on projects related to recruiting, payroll, production, budgeting, promotional campaigns, etc.Communicate with and meet with clients when neededPerform initial assessments for each client before the project beginsCollect as much information about the client's business as possibleUnderstand clients' needs and wantsPerform research using shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports, etc.Constantly recommend solutions for improvementDevelop detailed business plans Determine the project's KPIsTrack KPIs and prepare reports Show less

Master'S Degree, Enterprise System Professional

Master Degree in Enterprise System Professional awarded in July 2008 Developed and enhance my professional and managerial skills.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Application, 70

Activities and Societies: Member of National Service Scheme, Member of Rotary Club. Passed out with a score of 70 % overall in the year.