Sharada Papanaidu
About Sharada Papanaidu
Sharada Papanaidu is an Information Technology Program Project Manager with extensive experience in managing digital transformation projects. She has worked at Micro Focus for 15 years and currently holds positions at HID Global and Insight Global in the United States.
Work at HID Global
Sharada Papanaidu currently serves as a Project Manager in the Program Management Office at HID Global. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to various project management initiatives. Her role involves overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Sharada's focus includes enhancing Oracle Agile PLM and upgrading EBS to version 19C, along with CPQ to version 8.5. Her experience in managing digital transformation projects is instrumental in driving these initiatives forward.
Previous Experience at Micro Focus
Sharada Papanaidu worked at Micro Focus as a Project Manager from 2006 to 2021, accumulating 15 years of experience. During her tenure, she managed multiple portfolios and developed various project management tools, including GANTT charts, RAM, RAID, and Burn charts. Her extensive experience in project management allowed her to lead significant initiatives and contribute to the company's success in delivering technology solutions.
Background in Software Programming
Before her role at Micro Focus, Sharada Papanaidu was employed at Nextel as a Software Programmer from 2000 to 2004. This four-year experience provided her with a solid foundation in software development and programming practices. Her technical background supports her project management capabilities, particularly in managing projects that involve software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sharada Papanaidu studied Computer Applications at P.g. College of Law, Basheerbagh, where she achieved her Bachelor's degree from 1980 to 1985. She furthered her education in the same institution for one year from 1988 to 1989. Her academic background, combined with her extensive experience in managing digital transformation projects, equips her with a deep understanding of core business processes such as Go-To-Market, Procure-to-Pay, and Finance-to-Manage.
Skills in Digital Transformation and Integration
Sharada Papanaidu possesses extensive experience in managing digital transformation projects using both predictive and Agile methodologies, specifically within the SAFe framework. She has hands-on experience with integrating MDM to SFDC/NetSuite using Del Boomi/Informatica and OneStream to BI base layers using SQL Packages. Additionally, she has worked on SAP BI 7.3 implementation and is proficient with various front-end tools like Tableau, BEx, and Crystal Reports.