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CHRISTOPHER CHETTIAR

West Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented IT professional with over 5 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, and stakeholder management across diverse sectors including telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, and media. Proven expertise in managing network infrastructure upgrades and leading cross-functional teams to deliver critical IT solutions. Recognized for a detail-oriented approach and a strong focus on achieving outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Infrastructure Project Coordinator

Coles Group
, Australia
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed deployment activities for wireless and network upgrades at Coles Distribution Centres.
  • Developed implementation plans for on-site access point installations.
  • Managed port allocation for newly mounted access points.
  • Coordinated test bed sessions for pre-cutover activities.
  • Led discussions on project risks, issues, and challenges during routine standup sessions with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Conducted site walkthroughs with third-party vendors like Dematic and Fiber-link for survey purposes.
  • Responsible for working on project run sheets and cutover plans with engineers.
  • Created and managed change-related tasks for projects.
  • Managed the entire lifecycle of the Supply Chain Wireless Upgrade Project, ensuring successful implementation in Parkinson DC, QLD.
  • Approved audits for NBN BNTD implementations in Coles Stores.
  • Coordinated installation tasks with third-party vendors including Ventia, Fulton Hogan, and Downer Group.
  • Managed site-specific cabling and NTD hardware placement approvals.
  • Collaborated with analysis team to determine optimal camera placement for POS lanes.
  • Conducted site audit to allocate cameras for store front end operations.
  • Managed collaboration with third-party vendor Equans for cabling projects.
  • Coordinated relocation of switches and allocation of ports for camera systems.
  • Completed remediation works for ALPP 3, including smart gates commissioning.

IT Project Coordinator

Optus
, Australia
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed delivery of small to medium-sized projects.
  • Facilitated project activities to support senior project managers.
  • Managed and monitored project management plans and schedules for ongoing projects.
  • Developed detailed cutover plans alongside engineering teams.
  • Created and managed change-related tasks for projects.
  • Executed project and change management tasks using ServiceNow and SAP.
  • Provided networking solutions for various customers in finance and healthcare.
  • Executed various projects such as bandwidth enhancements, system decommissions, and installations.
  • Customer Project Portfolios: Financial - ANZ, Latitude Financial Services. Enterprise/Health - Western Health, Eastern Health, Peninsula Health, Northern Health, Barwon Health, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Maribyrnong City Council, DOJ and DHHS.

Associate IT Business Analyst

Telstra
, Australia
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Facilitated gathering of project requirements.
  • Analyzed data to evaluate system needs.
  • Evaluated various project phase components and delivery criteria to inform engineers effectively.
  • Monitored project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Facilitated and contributed to stakeholder discussions.
  • Ensured project compliance with established frameworks.
  • Developed and managed slide packs for sales and DevOps teams.
  • Led team to deliver in-house interim website solution for client.

Safety Supervisor (Yarra Trams)

Spotless
, Australia
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supervisor for the Redeployment program.
  • Rostering, briefing and debriefing the team for specific tram routes on daily basis.
  • Supervising team safety, organizing toolbox meetings and reporting incidents.
  • Educating new employees on work safety measures.

Data Entry Specialist

SXIQ
, Australia
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Utilized Dynamic 365 CRM software SCOUT for NDIS project.
  • Developed risk profiles, flexible agreements, and consents for customers on SCOUT.
  • Formulated customer-specific Smart Goals and Support Plans on SCOUT.

Data Entry Specialist

SXIQ
, Australia
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Compiled and organized customer files for database entry.
  • Facilitated digital transfer of work to appropriate locations in alignment with needs.
  • Reviewed client records for accuracy, adhering to established guidelines.

IT Business Analyst

News Corp
, Australia
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Initiated project planning requirements.
  • Captured requirements from stakeholder discussions.
  • Utilized business process mapping techniques to identify key project areas.
  • Collaborated with various teams to create project plans.
  • Developed delivery tasks and project schedule timelines for successful project completion.
  • Implemented AI-driven solution to automate data and news categorization.

Lead IT Analyst

Sutton Tools
, Australia
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Identified the requirements of the project.
  • Defined project scope to ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Identified gaps to project future states.
  • Utilized Microsoft Visio for developing Use Cases to identify project stages.
  • Utilized visualizations to demonstrate project progress at each phase.
  • Developed sensor-based solution to evaluate machine data and identify issues in noise, runtime, and vibration.

Junior Business Analyst

Siemens
, India
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Identified improvements in the data management systems and SharePoint platform.
  • Utilized SQL and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
  • Presented the visualizations to the stakeholders of the organization.
  • Designed BPMN diagrams to demonstrate various process flows to project sponsor.
  • Implemented changes suggested by the stakeholders of the organization.
  • Recognized and resolved deadlock situations to enhance workflow.
  • Partnered with technical teams to deliver solutions aligned with Service Level Agreements.

Education

Master of Business Information Technology -

RMIT University
Australia
12.2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology -

University of Mumbai
India
07.2017

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Atharva Institute of Information Technology
India
06.2016

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Business analysis
  • Network infrastructure and wireless rollouts
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder engagement and vendor management
  • Strong communication and team management
  • Budgeting and forecasting (SAP, ServiceNow)
  • Tools: MS Office, Visio, SQL, ServiceNow, SAP, D365, Tableau

Certification

SAFE 5 - Agilist, Foundational

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Network Infrastructure Project Coordinator

Coles Group
02.2024 - Current

IT Project Coordinator

Optus
05.2022 - 01.2024

Associate IT Business Analyst

Telstra
08.2021 - 04.2022

Data Entry Specialist

SXIQ
05.2021 - 06.2021

Safety Supervisor (Yarra Trams)

Spotless
05.2020 - 07.2021

Data Entry Specialist

SXIQ
05.2020 - 07.2020

IT Business Analyst

News Corp
12.2019 - 04.2020

Lead IT Analyst

Sutton Tools
07.2019 - 10.2019

Junior Business Analyst

Siemens
08.2017 - 02.2018

Master of Business Information Technology -

RMIT University

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology -

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Atharva Institute of Information Technology
CHRISTOPHER CHETTIAR