Prathap Manickam Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tn, In

India

Led teams in implementing Agile and Scrum practices for client VMwareCollaborated with Product Owner to define project scopeAssisted team in estimating project timelinesEffectively managed risks and conflictsDeveloped and prepared progress tracking metricsEnhanced scrum team velocity through optimization strategiesWorked alongside MSP team to optimize HQL and PySpark objects, resulting in improved resource utilization, reduced runtime, and minimized dependency errorsAnalyzed Service Desk tickets and assigned them to respective teamsSuccessfully managed both Data Analyst and Data Engineers in SaaS project.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Partnered with product owners and senior leadership to define product strategy and vision, translating business goals into actionable roadmaps.• Led PI Planning sessions to ensure alignment between product development, market trends, and customer needs.• Managed product backlog and facilitated backlog refinement, focusing on delivering high-value features that support business objectives.• Drove continuous process improvements, which enhanced team velocity and productivity through optimized product delivery processes.• Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between design, development, and QA teams to ensure timely product releases.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Defined and prioritized product backlog, ensuring alignment with long-term product strategy and customer feedback.• Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify product gaps and guide new feature development.• Collaborated closely with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality product features.• Utilized data-driven insights from KPIs and product performance metrics to make informed decisions on product enhancements.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Conducted comprehensive product analysis and created detailed user stories for new feature implementations.• Led end-to-end testing and automation processes to ensure product functionality aligned with business requirements.• Actively collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop product features that met customer needs and business objectives.• Managed the product roadmap and prioritized backlog, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. Managed onshore and offshore test teams, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Conducted requirement walkthrough and analysis, ensuring thorough understanding of project specifications.Developed comprehensive Test Plan, Test cases, and Requirement Traceability matrix for efficient testing procedures.Executed Functional, Regression, and System Integration testing to verify system functionality and performance.Proactively monitored Quality Center on a daily basis, promptly identifying and resolving any defects.Facilitated meetings with business analysts and development team, actively contributing to defect prioritization discussions.Effectively communicated project status and test results to stakeholders through detailed reports and regular daily updates.