Gautam Kulkarni
Senior Project Manager
Suwanee
Summary
Experienced project manager with over 15 years of expertise in implementing agile methodologies for efficient project delivery. Possessing both PMP and CSM certifications, successfully led numerous projects from initiation to completion, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely execution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Infinite Computer Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Collaborated with clients to understand requirements, define project scope, and build strong, lasting relationships to ensure successful project outcomes
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, PI Planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Technical Delivery Manager / Sr. Scrum Master
Morgan Stanley
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Led a team of developers, designers, and testers through Agile project methodologies to consistently deliver software solutions on time and meet customer requirements
- Delivered high-quality products by effectively managing cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and business analysts.
- Managed risk effectively by creating contingency plans and closely monitoring project progress.
- Managed project scope, schedule, and budget, resulting in on-time project delivery and reduction in scope creep
- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews to ensure efficient communication and alignment among team members
- Collaborated closely with Product Owners to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring that user stories were well-defined and ready for development
- Utilized JIRA or other project management tools to track tasks, user stories, and project progress, promoting transparency and real-time reporting
Senior Project Manager
Fiserv Inc.
03.2011 - 11.2022
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Education
MCM - computer management
Pune University
Skills
Sprint planning
Scrum framework expertise
Project management
Stakeholder management
Tools
JIRA
Confluence
MS Projects
Azure DevOps
Certification
CSM (Certified Scrum Master), Scrum Alliance
Residentstatus
Green Card Holder
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Infinite Computer Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Technical Delivery Manager / Sr. Scrum Master
Morgan Stanley
02.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Project Manager
Fiserv Inc.
03.2011 - 11.2022
MCM - computer management
Pune University
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