Manika Bedi
@manikabedi
Technology & Software Engineering Consultant with 30 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Technology & Software Engineering Consultant with over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions to complex business and technology challenges. My expertise lies in leveraging Agile-DevOps methodologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness in project execution. I have successfully managed large-scale projects across various industries, including eLearning, finance, and healthcare, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.
Throughout my career, I have held key roles such as Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master, where I have led diverse teams in implementing cutting-edge technologies and best practices. My commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing has enabled me to coach teams on Agile principles and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. I am passionate about harnessing technology to create impactful solutions that drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Project Manager
Monogo PL
Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Managed multiple projects for Japan Tobacco and Schneider Electric, overseeing teams of various sizes. Key responsibilities included technical solutioning, program planning, and budget management. Communicated with stakeholders and guided teams on best practices.
Technology Engineering Lead
StackwisR
Jul 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Led the launch of the software application, prioritizing high-value features and working with investors. Collaborated with the CEO and development team on release planning, technical design, and deployment. Managed production support and built support practices in line with ITIL strategies.
Blockchain Engineering & Business Process Consultant
IBS
Feb 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Worked as a principal technical consultant on Blockchain technologies for a supply chain solution. Collaborated with business and development teams in India and the US. Focused on implementing Blockchain-based products for airlines, hotels, and travel companies.
Scrum Master Products Digitization
Royal Bank of Scotland
Nov 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Established Agile ways of working, including setting up JIRA, sprint planning, and backlog refinement. Conducted user story writing and vertical slicing workshops for business managers. Defined best practices for coding, continuous integration, and automation pipelines.
Blockchain Account Consultant
Dataway Solutions
Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Worked on the implementation approach for two Blockchain projects for the Government of India. Served as a blockchain engineering consultant, collaborating with business and development teams. Both projects are currently live and operational.
DevOps Practitioner
Cognixia
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)
Conducted online and classroom trainings and webinars on DevOps and DevOps toolkit on AWS Cloud Platform. Developed training materials and projects for the entire DevOps practice. Utilized tools such as JIRA, Docker, and Kubernetes.
DevOps Practitioner
Simplilearn
Apr 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted online and classroom trainings on Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and DevOps toolkit across various cloud platforms. Provided consulting services for course material development. Focused on Docker Fundamentals, Kubernetes, and CI/CD Toolkit.
DevOps Practitioner
Edureka
Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted online and classroom trainings on Hands-on DevOps and DevOps toolkit on Google Cloud Platform and AWS. Delivered Azure DevOps trainings for enterprises. Utilized a wide range of tools including Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Puppet.
Agile Consultant
OSSRoot
Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 (4 years 5 months)
Conducted various sessions and workshops on Scrum, coaching teams on Scrum Master and Product Owner roles. Extended Scrum introduction sessions to customers onsite. Managed sprint progress, backlog updates, and sprint planning.
Development Manager (Broking)
SSP Pvt. Ltd
Apr 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Managed the product development delivery center for leading broking and intermediary products in the UK insurance market. Responsible for strategic technical roadmaps and building a Scrum framework for the organization. Aligned business needs with delivery capabilities and managed overall project tracking and reporting.
eCommerce Delivery & Support Manager
Agilent Technologies
Jan 2006 - Mar 2011 (5 years 2 months)
Hired to be part of the IT team in India, focusing on technology migration of websites and customer order sites from Microsoft .NET to Java. Managed a large SAFe implementation involving 49 teams and over 2200 members across multiple countries. Led middleware consolidation, reducing IT spend.
Enterprise Architect & Program Manager
Hewlett Packard
May 2004 - Jan 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Managed enterprise architecture and program initiatives. Oversaw various projects and ensured alignment with strategic goals. Focused on delivering effective solutions within the enterprise framework.
Project Manager & Application Architect
Genisys Systems
Jun 2003 - Apr 2004 (10 months)
Managed projects and designed application architectures. Focused on delivering robust and scalable software solutions. Collaborated with development teams to ensure successful project execution.
Senior Web Analyst
Gap Inc
Nov 2000 - Oct 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Analyzed web systems and provided senior-level support for web operations. Focused on optimizing web performance and user experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
Principle Systems Analyst
Infogain Corp.
Jun 1999 - Nov 2000 (1 year 5 months)
Served as a principal systems analyst, focusing on system design and implementation. Provided expert analysis for complex IT projects. Collaborated with teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Principle Systems Analyst
Infogain India Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 1997 - Jun 1999 (1 year 9 months)
Worked as a principal systems analyst, contributing to system development and analysis. Focused on delivering high-quality software solutions. Collaborated with teams to meet project objectives.
Junior Fellow
PCL Mindware
Apr 1996 - Sep 1997 (1 year 5 months)
Worked as a junior fellow, contributing to various software development projects. Gained experience in different aspects of software engineering. Supported senior team members in project tasks.
Software Engineer
ICCS
Jun 1994 - Mar 1996 (1 year 9 months)
Worked as a software engineer, contributing to software development and implementation. Focused on coding, testing, and debugging applications. Collaborated with teams to deliver functional software.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Marathwada University
BE Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Telecommunication
Studied Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Marathwada University. The program provided a strong foundation in the principles and applications of electronic and telecommunication systems.
Marathwada University
BE Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Telecommunication
Studied Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Marathwada University. The program provided a strong foundation in the principles and applications of electronic and telecommunication systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Website
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