Onkar Awhad

Directed end-to-end execution of the Windows 10 End-of-Life migration across all assigned sites, managing device scoping, upgrade scheduling, asset retirement, and stakeholder communications. Managed a 3-month site transition between business units, migrating print infrastructure serving 30+ staff and coordinating vendors and partner teams to rebuild and renew 3 Zoom Rooms.

Led Agile delivery of a web-based hazardous-material testing and material-health evaluation platform, managing 3 developers across time zones and coordinating with a partner project team on a shared repository. Instituted Scrum with 2-week sprint cycles for a previously unstructured team, recovering backlog and technical debt while sustaining incremental delivery.

Managed a 50-device loaner laptop program, implemented process improvements, and trained 6 new hires.

Mentored Agile capstone teams in Scrum and MS Project; provided one-on-one project management guidance to 35 students.

Led a large-scale SaaS project with 4 international teams through the full project lifecycle using Jira and TestRail, resolving 98% of total defects. Led a 25-tester team as subject matter expert, escalating critical challenges to stakeholders; earned spot recognition awards for Q4 2020 and Q1 2021.

Developed Gantt charts, risk matrices, and network diagrams to plan and track a machine learning project. Facilitated team and senior-leadership meetings, gathered requirements, and reported progress through weekly reports and live demonstrations.

Pursued a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management.

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication.