Anita Surendran
@anitasurendran
Seasoned Agile Project Manager with 17 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Agile Project Manager with 17 years of overall experience, including 9 years specifically in Agile project management. My background spans across logistics and banking domains, where I have successfully led diverse teams and delivered complex projects on time and under budget. My leadership skills have been honed through managing large teams and orchestrating multiple Scrum teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient project execution.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as managing a $45M fixed-price contract for FedEx Office and leading initiatives that resulted in substantial cost savings and enhanced customer satisfaction. I am passionate about fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement, and I have a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies that drive productivity and quality. I am now seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise to benefit a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Delivery Solutions (a UPS company)
Sep 2023 - Sep 2023 (0 months)
Managed a scrum team of 8 for the end-to-end delivery of Fleet Route Optimization MVP and customer pilots, ensuring timely project execution and collaboration with stakeholders. Developed comprehensive project plans and facilitated Agile ceremonies, resulting in successful project outcomes and recognition for excellence.
Project Manager
Spektra Systems
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 (5 months)
Led three cross-functional engineering scrum teams for the CloudLabs product, achieving a 50% increase in customer satisfaction and a 25% acceleration in feature delivery speed. Implemented Agile SDLC practices and prepared the project for SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance audit.
Project Manager
Mphasis Limited
Jan 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Managed a $45M fixed-price contract for FedEx Office, leading a team of 80 professionals across 7 Scrum teams. Spearheaded critical initiatives including application migrations and Agile coaching, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing project performance.
Project Manager
L&T Infotech (LTI)
Mar 2010 - Jan 2019 (8 years 10 months)
Directed a high-performing team within a SAFe agile framework for US banking clients, achieving exceptional customer satisfaction ratings and maintaining high financial metrics. Successfully executed multiple concurrent projects with a focus on timely deliverables and quality.
Senior Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies Ltd
Oct 2006 - Feb 2010 (3 years 4 months)
Spearheaded Java enhancements and provided support for production applications in the banking sector. Managed incident requests and maintenance tasks while ensuring seamless operations and training new team members on quality processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birla Institute of Science and Technology Pilani
Master of Science, Software Systems
2013 -
Pursued a Master of Science in Software Systems, focusing on advanced software engineering principles and practices, preparing for a career in project management and software development.
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2002 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in electronics, communication systems, and engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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