Shanmugam Venkatesan
Sydney
Summary
Instrumental Agile Project Manager bringing 18 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project / Iteration Manager
Telstra Health
07.2021 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver technical projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project timelines
- Led daily stand-ups and iteration planning to ensure consistent progress and address any blockers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Coordinated between different departments to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration, leading to the successful completion of deliverables
- Collaborated with product owners, architects, and developers to define project scope, gather requirements, and ensure technical feasibility, driving successful project outcomes
- Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity, resulting in increased efficiency and a reduction in number of issues
- Supported production releases, ensuring smooth deployment and transition from development to production environments
- Provided post-production support, quickly resolving issues and maintaining system stability to ensure seamless operation for end-users
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with team members to provide mentorship, guidance, and support, fostering professional growth and development
- Performed performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting goals to enhance team productivity and career progression
- Participated in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and assessing candidates to ensure the selection of the best talent for the team
Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Led the development of complex software solutions, working closely with product owners, architects, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on coding standards, design patterns, and best practices to foster team growth and improve code quality
- Identified and resolved complex technical issues, using strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of the technology stack
- Participated in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
- Contributed to the technical strategy and roadmap, influencing key decisions that shape the future direction of the product
- Performed root cause analysis on critical issues, identifying underlying problems, and implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence and improve system stability
- Performed code reviews, ensuring that all code adhered to company standards and was optimized for maintainability, security, and performance
- Developed a rules engine to address complex business problems, enabling dynamic decision-making and automation of business processes
- Provided production support for time-critical issues, swiftly diagnosing and resolving problems to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of service
Senior Developer
Actio
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Created RESTful services to support front-end applications and integrate with external systems, enhancing functionality and improving user experience
- Developed a financial reporting module, implementing features for generating, analyzing, and presenting financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards
- Worked with PostgreSQL databases, designing schemas, writing complex SQL queries, and optimizing database performance to support application requirements
- Worked on an order management module, implementing features for tracking orders, managing inventory, and processing transactions, enhancing efficiency and user satisfaction
Onsite Lead
Westpac
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Led the onsite team in the comprehensive rewrite of an existing legacy Forex trading application, ensuring modernization and enhanced performance
- Leveraged my Forex certification to analyze and understand complex trading requirements, translating them into actionable technical specifications and solutions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and project objectives
- Developed and refined user stories and use cases, providing clarity and direction for development and testing teams
- Conducted gap analysis to identify discrepancies between existing systems and business needs, recommending improvements and enhancements
- Coordinated with offshore teams to manage and align development efforts, ensuring cohesive progress and integration across different geographical locations
Tech Lead
Infosys
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed and maintained applications for the world-renowned client Apple Inc
- Using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), leveraging its capabilities to deliver high-quality, scalable digital experiences
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for AEM environments, addressing issues related to content delivery, authoring, and deployment
- Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, enhancing code quality and maintainability
- Led the development of custom AEM components, including reusable components and complex templates, to meet specific business requirements and design standards
- Collaborated with UX/UI designers to ensure that AEM implementations met design specifications and provided a seamless user experience across different devices and platforms
Tech Lead
iNautix
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed and maintained a Forex trading back-office application, focusing on backend functionality to support trading operations, reporting, and compliance
- Prepared and delivered technical documentation and reports, detailing system architecture, functionality, and changes for stakeholders and end-users
- Created use case diagrams to visually represent system interactions, requirements, and user scenarios, facilitating better understanding and communication among stakeholders
- Managed two geographically dispersed teams, overseeing development activities and ensuring cohesive progress across different locations
- Coordinated development efforts to ensure integration and consistency of deliverables across teams
- Developed interactive dashboards that facilitated proactive monitoring and quick decision-making
Senior Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Worked with Citibank as a key client, delivering solutions and services tailored to their banking and financial system needs
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java
- Implement features and enhancements according to functional and technical specifications
- Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to ensure application quality and reliability
- Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, including design documents, user guides, and release notes
- Stay updated with the latest Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
- Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
Developer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2006 - 02.2011
- Joined as a fresh graduate and quickly adapted to the role of a Java Developer, contributing to the development and maintenance of Java-based applications
- Participated in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment
- Wrote clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and coding standards
- Developed unit tests and participated in integration testing, ensuring the reliability and functionality of the applications
- Achieved SCJP and SCWCD Certifications demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise in Java programming
- Achieved Oracle Certified Associate Certification demonstrating advanced knowledge in database concepts
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Nehru Memorial College
01.2006
Skills
- Java
- Javascript
- BPMN
- AEM
- SQL Server
- Postgresql
- Kafka
- GIT
- Maven
- Ant
- Jenkins
- JIRA
- Confluence
- HL7
- FHIR
- Agile/Scrum
- Waterfall
- Product backlog management
- Sprint planning
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Requirements analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Scrum mastery
- Release management
- Planning and scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Project planning and development
- Project tracking
- Project scheduling
- Task prioritization
- Stakeholder communications
- Scope management
- Work flow planning
- Agile methodology
- Project management
- Root-cause analysis
- Performance evaluations
- Technical support
- Meeting facilitation
Certification
- PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- LPI Certified - Linux Essentials Certification
- AWS – Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- CSM – Certified Scrum Master
- SCJP - SUN Certified Java Professional
- SCWCD - Sun Certified Web Component Developer
- OCA – Oracle Certified Associate
- VSkills Certified Foreign Exchange Professional
Profile Summary - Summary
- Agile Project Manager with 16+ years of IT experience, including strong development expertise.
- Having 7+ years of technical leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of Health Domain.
- Having very good experience handling multiple teams.
- Solid understanding of cloud computing, supported by relevant certifications.
- Having strong Delivery Management experience.
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience in REST API and Design patterns.
- Deep expertise in Agile methodology and software development practices.
- Strong grasp of DevOps principles and CI/CD methodologies.
- Experienced in performance management, driving team and individual success.
- Skilled in leading Agile ceremonies, ensuring effective team collaboration and project delivery.
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment.
- Hands-on experience with large-scale, mission-critical applications.
- Having hands-on experience in domains like Healthcare, Banking & Finance.
- Having AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance for the past 2 years.
Security Clearance
Baseline Security Clearance
Justice Of Peace
NSW
Personal Information
Citizenship: Australian Citizen
Timeline
Project / Iteration Manager
Telstra Health
07.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Developer
Actio
04.2017 - 10.2017
Onsite Lead
Westpac
03.2016 - 01.2017
Tech Lead
Infosys
02.2015 - 03.2016
Tech Lead
iNautix
08.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 07.2011
Developer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2006 - 02.2011
Master of Computer Applications -
Nehru Memorial College