Venkata Ramesh Ponnada Email & Phone Number

Executive-Level Program/Project Management consultant, PMP and PMI-RMP (PMI Certified), with 17+ years of Information Technology (IT) and Healthcare business management experience in State and Federal projects with key emphasis on project management, delivery management, research and development, strategic partnerships, risk and issue management, client relationship management, systems architecture, systems integration, cloud computing, structured design and development, system maintenance and support, resource staffing, and business analysis. • Strong knowledge of Program/Project Management - developing WBS and project plan/schedule, risk management, resource staffing, project status reporting, Client/ Partner Systems engagement & coordination, ensuring completion within estimated time frames and budget constraints• Expertise with migration and re-architecture of business critical systems, modernizing legacy applications, configuring and integrating various software and COTS products, continuous integration, cloud computing, prototype development, pilot projects, and proofs of concept • Enterprise Thinking - System Optimization/ Workflow Automation, Services Framework/ Standardization, SOA, N-tier architecture, and analytical reporting• Proactive collaboration with Client/ Partner/ Downstream Systems• Managed End to End Test Data Management including data masking (HIPPA compliant) for key projects• Eye for automating processes – developing tools and accelerators• Managing end to end delivery of multi-million dollar programs • Managing direct and matrix teams in challenging cross-cultural environment• Active participation in recruiting key technical and mid level management professionals• Deep experience w/Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) business and technical processes • Excellent experience dealing with State and Federal Government Clients• Vertical Knowledge: Healthcare–Medicare, Health Exchanges, State Welfare Systems