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raja gopal

@rajagopal

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Senior Technical Program Manager with expertise in Agile project management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters Agile methodologies and team collaboration.

I am a results-oriented professional with over 16 years of experience in Agile Project Management, Scrum Mastery, and Quality Assurance across diverse industries such as healthcare, IT services, and telecom. As a Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, I have a proven ability to lead large-scale projects, enhance team performance, and deliver high-impact results. My experience includes managing distributed teams of over 20 members and delivering projects valued at over $5 million.

In my current role as a Senior Technical Project Manager at HCL Technologies, I spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives for Siemens Healthineers, managing multiple cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact healthcare technology projects. My previous roles have involved enhancing team productivity through Agile best practices, achieving high client satisfaction, and optimizing project delivery timelines. I am passionate about stakeholder engagement and process optimization, always striving for excellence in project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Technical Project Manager

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HCL Technologies

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives for Siemens Healthineers, managing multiple cross-functional teams. Delivered high-impact healthcare technology projects valued at over $2M, improving project delivery timelines by 20% through optimized resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies.

Agile Project Management Scrum SAFe Confluence Risk Mitigation Team Leadership Healthcare Technology Project Delivery Stakeholder Management

Program Manager

Aaseya IT Services

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed end-to-end lifecycles for PEGA application development projects, achieving 98% client satisfaction. Enhanced team productivity by 25% through Agile best practices and workflow automation, delivering projects within budget and timelines.

Agile Practices Project Management Workflow Automation Productivity Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Mitigation

Scrum Master & Project Manager

Wipro Technologies

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Collaborated with European telecom clients to implement Agile frameworks, reducing project bottlenecks by 15%. Streamlined sprint ceremonies and capacity planning, ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines.

Agile Framework Telecom Sprint Ceremonies Capacity Planning Project Management

Scrum Master

Aeries Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 (8 months)

Facilitated Agile adoption for multi-team projects, including Big Room Planning and story mapping. Delivered technical solutions aligned with client objectives, reducing operational costs by 10%.

Big Room Planning Story Mapping Technical Solutions Client Objectives Team Collaboration Project Management

Scrum Master

Harman Connected Services Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Led Agile transformation for product development teams, increasing release frequency by 35%. Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize features and align roadmaps for global clients.

Product Development Team Leadership Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. Martin’s PG College

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2004 - 2006

Completed a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) focusing on advanced computing concepts, software development, and project management.

Ravi Rishi Degree College

Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2000 - 2003

Earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) with a curriculum that included programming languages, database management, and software engineering principles.