Abirami Thangapalani
Amsterdam,Netherlands
Summary
An accomplished Project Manager & Business analyst professional with vast experience in delivering both business and IT projects with experience of supporting multiple teams. Experienced in shaping portfolio's and designing a roadmap to achieve the successful delivery. Extensive expertise in delivering complex projects and leading results driven professional teams to achieve transformational solution. Excellent relationship management, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills across all business levels. Results Focused with strong aptitude for identifying and resolving business challenges and enhancing the culture of innovation and reinforcing the company's reputation as preferred service provider.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior project manager
Client - Aviva
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2024 - Current
- Tracked project progress diligently, ensuring adherence to set deadlines.
- Collaborated with different Platform Owners, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives whilst executing projects.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
Project Manager/ Scrum Master
Client - Lloyds Banking Group
Leeds, York
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed end-to-end project delivery ensuring timely completion
- Managed project stage transitions for smooth progression
- Inspired staff to surpass type targets
- Streamlined resource allocation through careful project scheduling
- Oversaw migration phase, assessing budget, costs, risks and staffing needs
- Managed full application migration lifecycle from initial discovery to post-deployment warranty
- Led sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demos and retrospectives
- Managed project resources effectively, maintaining accurate financial and progress forecasts
- Established and maintained stakeholder relationships by delivering successful projects
- Guided team in embracing Agile practices and promoting empowerment
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Business analyst
Client - Philips
Bangalore, India
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Guided scrum teams to success
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and business analysis for project initiatives
- Facilitated team adherence to Agile Scrum methodology
- Addressed obstacles, ensuring smooth Scrum team progress
- Kept meetings within allocated time
- Optimised Development team's meeting schedule
- Contributed to solution design and architecture as part of development team
- Supported PO and organisation in utilising AEM and Eloqua platforms
- Encouraged effective communication within cross-functional teams
- Facilitated design and requirements collection as Business Analyst
- Managed critical phases of testing and UAT
- Promoted clear sprint planning and precise estimation
- Conducted agile sprint presentations
- Coordinated quarterly release planning sessions
- Led sprint events
- Aided Product Owner in maintaining product backlog
- Collaborated with Product Owner on planning and executing global rollouts
- Worked effectively with global colleagues
Junior Tester & Test Lead
Client - Merck Millepore sigma
Bangalore, India
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed project requirements and authored site content
- Led comprehensive integration tests and client meetings
- Executed defect retest procedures
- Performed module-specific test case analysis
- Analysed automation bugs and implemented fixes
- Created Test Cases and managed their execution
- Contributed to support team with essential AEM code modifications for live websites
- Maintained accurate records for team use
- Led agile development projects for timely delivery of solutions.
- Maintained project momentum by providing detailed progress reports and milestone updates to key stakeholders.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
SRM University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 05.2011 - 03.2015
Skills
- Project Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile transformation
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Team & Performance Management
- Finance & Resource Management
- Cloud Migration
- ServiceNow Implementation
Current Organisation
Wipro Technologies
Tools
- JIRA
- Confluence
- MSP
- Microsoft Suite
- HPALM
- TOSCA
- Adobe CQ5
- Plainview
Timeline
Senior project manager
Client - Aviva
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager/ Scrum Master
Client - Lloyds Banking Group
01.2020 - 12.2023
Business analyst
Client - Philips
04.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Tester & Test Lead
Client - Merck Millepore sigma
03.2015 - 04.2018
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
SRM University
05.2011 - 03.2015
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