Muralidhar Narasimhaiah
About Muralidhar Narasimhaiah
Muralidhar Narasimhaiah is a Senior Director at Cigniti Technologies, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in project management and consulting across various industries, including significant roles at Opteamix LLC, Fidelity Investments, and Dell.
Work at Cigniti Technologies
Muralidhar Narasimhaiah has been serving as Senior Director at Cigniti Technologies since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing testing services and ensuring high-quality delivery for clients. He has played a significant role in managing teams and implementing strategies that enhance service delivery.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Prior to his current position, Muralidhar held various roles in notable companies. He worked at Opteamix LLC as Director for one year, and at Fidelity Investments as Project Manager for five years. His experience also includes roles at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Walmart, KPMG US, Dell, Swiss Life PPLI, Perot Systems Corp, and Bharat Earth Movers Limited. These positions have provided him with a broad understanding of project management, consulting, and operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Muralidhar Narasimhaiah holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, completed in 1990. He also earned a Master of Engineering Management from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, in 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in software development, Agile methodologies, testing, and quality assurance.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Muralidhar has achieved significant milestones in project management. He has implemented software quality and test processes that improved time to market and reduced costs. He has also managed large teams across various regions, including the USA, UK, and Asia-Pacific, demonstrating his capability in leading diverse groups. His efforts in building offshore teams for BFSI customers have resulted in ongoing annual savings and enhanced service delivery quality.
Leadership and Team Management
Muralidhar has demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing Scrum teams of up to 50 members and overseeing testing teams of over 200 members. He has played the role of Scrum Master and Scrum of Scrum for major projects, specializing in Agile Scrum methodology. His participation in strategic meetings and quarterly steering committee meetings as part of the Senior Management Team highlights his involvement in high-level decision-making.