Bharathi Kannan S +91-8939009793

Project Manager & Business Analyst bkannan190390@gmail.com

Result – oriented professional, targeting a leadership role in
Chennai, India
the field of Project Management and Business Analysis, with
an esteemed organization linkedin.bharathi-kannan-s

PROFILE SUMMARY CORE COMPETENCIES

 Over 9 years of experience in the field of Project Management and Business Analysis.  Project Management
 Skilled in end-to-end project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and  Business Analysis
closure.
 Agile Methodology
 Certified SAFE 5 Practitioner and Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science &
 Stakeholder Engagement
Applications (IIT Madras Pravartak in progress)
 Experience in ensuring delivery of multiple business-critical projects, highlighting excellence in  Strategic Planning
project management.  Risk Management
 Excellent at delivering multiple business-critical projects on time with no escalations, promoting  Cross-functional Collaboration
agile approaches, and driving relentless improvement through retrospectives and review/adapt  Requirements Gathering
workshops.
 Client Relationship Management
 Proficient in Agile project management, on-site/offshore, emphasizing team collaboration and
Scrum adherence  Continuous Improvement
 Excel in using tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Office suite, and G-Suite, along with prototyping
tools like Figma, InVision, and Adobe XD.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Successfully managed and executed a variety of projects from initiation to completion,
streamlined delivery processes, resulting in a significant 70% improvement in project success
rates. Methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Waterfall
 Excellent communication skills, displayed through the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly Project Management Tools: JIRA,
and facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients. Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite
Prototyping Tools: Figma, InVision,
WORK EXPERIENCE Adobe XD
Data Science: R Programming
Project Manager/Lead Business Analyst | Kyyba Tech | Jun’23 - Present Business Analytics: Excel - BI Certified
Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | IDP Education Ltd.| Jul’22 – Dec’23 Database Tools: SQL
Automation Tools: Selenium
Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | Brillio Technologies Pvt Ltd. | | Dec’20 – Jun’22 WebDriver
Senior Business Analyst| Mind Kraft IT Solutions Pvt Ltd. | | Oct’19 – Dec’20 Version Control: Git
Reporting Tools: Power BI
Senior Business Analyst | Pinnacle Seven Technologies | Jan’19 – Jul’19 Collaboration Platforms: Microsoft
Teams, G-Chat, Skype, Slack
Senior Business Analyst | Infogain | Sep’17 – Aug’18
Senior Systems Engineer | Cognizant Technology Solutions | Apr’15 – May’17
SOFT SKILLS
Key Result Areas:
 Executing business-critical projects on time, avoiding escalations.  Communication
 Managing quarterly project plans in PI Planning for strategic alignment & cross-team
 Problem-solving
collaboration.
 Enforcing adherence to Scrum methodology and advocated best practices.  Team Collaboration
 Managing Scrum of Scrums to unite multiple teams for complex solutions.  Decision-Making
 Addressing team challenges, encouraged self-organization, and facilitated growth.  Time Management
 Champion continuous improvement through retrospectives and review/adapt workshops.
 Collaborating with Release Train Engineer and Product Owner for new program comprehension.
EDUCATION
 Facilitating story grooming, requirement discussions, and coordination with various teams.
 Maintaining coordination with development and QA for successful delivery. 2014: ME, Power Systems Engineering,
 Formulating project plans, tracking status, conducted functional testing, and led teams. Anna University
 Generating JIRA dashboards and reports for business management. 2011: Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical
 Utilizing a combination of project management and business analysis skills to identify
and Electronics Engineering
opportunities for process improvement and drive organizational growth.
 PROJECTS EXECUTED
Title: Experienced Project Manager: Orchestrating Success Through Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Overview: Managed end-to-end responsibilities for diverse projects, ensured optimal outcomes; led SOW preparation, assessed project
estimations, and gathered stakeholder input to define clear client objectives; monitored assignment schedules, provided consistent project
status reports to minimize risks and ensure successful delivery also headed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective
communication. Coached and motivated the team, delivered subject matter training and timely feedback. Tracked team performance,
implementing upskilling measures; conducted regular project status meetings, addressed concerns; cultivated positive stakeholder
relationships, recognized for achieving project milestones within budget.

Title: Agile Lead Business Analyst and Scrum Master | Specialized in Leading Verizon Wireless Post-pay Program with Expertise
in Cross-Functional Collaboration, Requirement Analysis, and Successful Program Implementation
Overview: Led Verizon Wireless Post-pay Program as Business Analyst/Scrum Master, collaborating with Release Train Engineers and Product
Owners; analyzed new program code impact on My Verizon online application/Mobile App, coordinating diverse teams for program success;
ensured effective communication, collaboration, and requirement capture with business, maintaining close collaboration with Development
and QA; evaluated data proposals, facilitated solutions, presented Business Story Success evaluation slides to management, and created JIRA
dashboards for business management & coordinated as a Release Lead for successful implementation of changes, improved current state of
systems/business processes.

Title: Digital Transformation Specialist: Orchestrating Acquisition of Client Financial Data for Streamlined Client Management
System
Overview: Managed acquisition of client financial data for Digital Transformation of Client Management System, simplifying multi-application
complexity; developed business process documents, captured requirements, and coordinated with Development And Testing Teams;
collaborated with the Project Manager to review solution delivery efficiency and presented project updates to clients while ensuring a seamless
and efficient delivery process.

Title: Driving Digital Transformation in Financial Reporting and Enhancing Application Value Management for Global Companies
Overview: At Cognizant Technology Solutions, as a Senior Systems Engineer, led the digital transformation of financial reports for a U.S.-based
insurance company, collaborating across departments to elicit and manage business requirements, ensuring stakeholder approval also as a
liaison between business and IT, established traceability, gathered user feedback during beta testing. Secondly, contributed to Application Value
Management Stabilization for a U.S.-based Energy & Utilities company, involving ticket pattern analysis, automation, and enhancing project
processes while addressing client escalations effectively.
Title: Spearheading Power BI User Adoption at HP and Conducting Data-Driven Analysis for E-Commerce Business
Overview: As a Senior Business Analyst, led two significant projects. Firstly, with HP, organized a Power Bi User Adoption Program, training
250+ users, creating instructional materials, and developing high-level Sales data dashboards using SSAS for data connection. Secondly, for an
E-Commerce Business, conducted data-driven analysis, communicated business requirements through clear models, performed sentiment and
product analysis, categorized customers based on reviews, and presented a successful proof of concept and collaborated seamlessly with
multiple teams to ensure the successful completion of both projects.
Title: Senior Business Analyst and Lead: Orchestrating Agile Success in Student Placement Line of Business
Overview: As a Senior Business Analyst and Lead/Scrum Master for the student placement LOB, collaborated with the Product Owner, led PI
planning, and maintained a prioritized product backlog; conducted proactive backlog refinement calls, ensured clear dependencies in Scrum of
Scrum meetings, and clarified requirements in daily stand-ups; coordinated with developers and testers for user acceptance testing, hosted
retrospect & internal team meetings, driving program success and conducted interviews and educated new joiners on Agile and the IDP system.

CERTIFICATIONS
 Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science & Applications (In progress, expected to be certified by April 2024)
 Certified SAFE 5 Practitioner
 Data science with R programming and Business analytics with Excel - BI Certified
 Six Sigma Yellow belt
 Process Space

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: : 19th March 1990
Languages Known: : English, Tamil
Address: : Chennai