GURU PRASAD .

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Accomplished IT executive with 19 years of experience spanning traditional and Agile

| PMI - PMP | PMI - ACP | PRINCE2 Practitioner | methodologies. Proficient in orchestrating complex technology programs while
adhering to industry standards and best practices. Skilled in strategic planning,
| AWS Cloud Practitioner | Google Cloud Digital Leader |
stakeholder management, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure alignment
| Microsoft Azure (AZ-900) | ITIL® |
with organizational objectives. Expertise in project management methodologies and
Agile frameworks, leveraging them to drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and optimize
project outcomes. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and a commitment to
delivering projects on time and within budget. Dedicated to ongoing professional
Contact Information development, staying updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation in program
delivery. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate effective engagement
guruprasadramdass@gmail.com with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

(+91)7760053816/9940283338 Work Experience

560024 Bengaluru
Senior Lead, Program Management Oct 2021 - Present
Role: Global Account Portfolio Manager
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Kyndryl Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Education ➢ Guiding the strategic planning and execution of IT programs, overseeing a collection
of projects in line with organizational objectives, emphasizing hybrid IT solutions.
M.B.A in Project Management Supervising a program consisting of 5 regional APMs, 42 Project Managers (PMs),
and functional teams.
Bachelor of Computer Applications ➢ Leading cross-functional teams to implement hybrid cloud solutions, ensuring
seamless integration of on-premises and cloud technologies for optimal performance
and scalability.
Skills ➢ Directed the successful deployment of a comprehensive agile project management
framework, resulting in a 20% enhancement in project delivery timelines.
Program Management Implemented risk mitigation measures leading to a 25% reduction in project-related
Stakeholder Engagement
risks and improved overall project success rates.
➢ Initiated a cost-saving endeavor by rationalizing vendor contracts, yielding a 12%
Strategic Planning reduction in project expenses over a one-year period, resulting in savings of
$500,000 per year.
Leadership
➢ Established and upheld efficient communication channels, fostering collaboration
Adaptability and ensuring project team members remained well-informed throughout the project
lifecycle.
Risk Management ➢ Assessing project metrics and KPIs regularly, thereby offering actionable insights
to leadership for data-driven decision-making, resulting in an increase in ROI by a
Financial Management
margin of 5%.
Quality Management ➢ Managed program and portfolio budgets, optimizing resource allocation and
ensuring financial responsibility for successful project completion, achieving a 10%
Change Management increase in project profitability.
Communication
➢ Introduced and upheld rigorous quality assurance processes, guaranteeing the
delivery of top-notch IT solutions aligning with performance, security, and
Continuous Improvement compliance standards.
➢ Implemented effective change management strategies, ensuring smooth transitions
during organizational changes and successful adoption of new technologies and
processes.
➢ Demonstrated dedication to continuous improvement by staying abreast of
emerging technologies and industry trends, implementing initiatives to enhance
program and portfolio management practices.
Certifications Senior Project Manager (Westpac) Sep 2013 - Oct 2021
PMI-PMP®
IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
PMI-ACP®

PRINCE2® Practitioner Project managed end-to-end modernization of the company's data center
infrastructure, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs and a 20%
PRINCE2® Foundation improvement in system reliability.
Orchestrated the migration of legacy on-premise systems to the cloud, achieving a
AWS Cloud Practitioner
25% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 15% increase in scalability and
Google Cloud Digital Leader flexibility. Extended guidance to the team, this includes making appropriate
commitments through story selection, sizing, and task definition.
Microsoft Azure (AZ-900) Extended participation in recruitment process including ascertaining recruiting needs,
and definition of job descriptions of project managers.
IBM Certified Senior PM
Coached and mentored junior project leads to increase Credentialed PMPs across
OnTrac Certified Leader project services team by 75%
Instrumental in formulating a plan to meet the program’s objectives while adhering to
an approved budget and timeline.
Achievements Demonstrated professional credibility in handling large group of outsourced partners.
Successful in transitioning large programs to operational, and active production
• Recognized with Project Excellence support across multiple delivery centers.
award for Cloud projects.
• Secured “Rock Star” Award for
excellence in Project Services. Principal Infrastructure Lead (Ahold) Apr 2010 - Aug 2013
• Bagged Manager’s choice award Six times
for Customer Satisfaction. Mphasis Ltd., Mangalore
• Accomplished Star Performer award twice.
• Achieved Real Networks Customer
Choice award for Delivery excellence.
• Pillar of CSS Corp. • Ensured monitoring and tracking of project progress, risk mitigation, issue
resolution, meeting business requirements and delivery of the solution as per
timelines
• Adept in meeting with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on
project progress and liaising with clients and building strong working relationships
• Substantially devised cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion
and managed risks to avoid delays or reputational damage
Onsite Assignments • Robust experience in Delivery planning, execution and extended co-ordination
between offshore team and onsite team & other locations and delivery of the entire
project solution.
Jun’10 – Jul’10: Ahold NL,
Amstelveen, Netherlands
• Significantly monitored all local data centre programs and operations for
large, regional data centre running Windows, UNIX, Linux, and virtualized
Mar’08 – Apr’08: Real Networks, Seattle, technologies.
USA • Dynamically managed service level agreements (SLA’s), documentation and change
control process and ensured modifications are consistent with infrastructure and
Nov’07 – Dec’07: Real Networks,
application architecture specifications as well as security policies.
Seattle, USA

Team Manager (Real Networks) Sep 2004 - Mar 2010

CSS Corp, Chennai

Personal Details

Languages Known: English, Tulu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi

Address: Hebbal Kempapura, Bangalore, India - 560024.
Extracurricular activities:
Blood Donation Initiatives
Plantation Drives.
Organ Donation Awareness
Organized team outing activities.