Naresh Babu Gadagoju, MBA, Pmp, Psm1
About Naresh Babu Gadagoju, MBA, Pmp, Psm1
Naresh Babu Gadagoju is a Technology Architect with over 16 years of experience in software development across various industries. He has held positions at notable companies such as IBM, Mphasis, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, and Kinaxis, and specializes in Agile methodologies and project management.
Work at Kinaxis
Naresh Babu Gadagoju currently serves as a Technology Architect at Kinaxis, a role he has held since 2023. Previously, he worked as a Senior Technology Consultant at the same company from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, he has been responsible for overseeing project teams, ensuring that project milestones are met according to planned schedules, and managing risks and issues proactively.
Previous Employment History
Naresh has a diverse employment history in the technology sector. He worked at IBM as a System Engineer focusing on Oracle JD Edwards from 2007 to 2008 in Kolkata. He then joined Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Consultant in ERP (Oracle JD Edwards) from 2008 to 2010 in Pune. Following this, he returned to Mphasis as a Lead Consultant in ERP (Oracle JD Edwards) from 2010 to 2013 in Pune and later in the same role from 2012 to 2013. He spent seven years at Tech Mahindra as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2020 in Sweden.
Education and Expertise
Naresh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Madras, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Professional Scrum Master Level 1 (PSM1) certification. His expertise includes Agile estimating and planning, and he has experience leading agile and scrum teams while coaching Agile practices.
Software Development Experience
Naresh has over 16 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle, working across various domains including Automobile, Pharmacy, Oil and Gas, and Airline Hospitality & Catering. His work has involved project management, execution, and delivery, adhering to GTS project delivery guidelines and standards. He has successfully completed projects that include Implementation, Upgrade, Integrations (EDI), Data Migration, and Production support.
Project Management and Team Leadership
In his roles, Naresh has demonstrated strong project management skills, driving project teams to meet milestones and effectively managing project risks. He facilitates essential meetings such as daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospectives. He promotes teamwork and provides regular feedback to team members and managers, fostering a collaborative work environment.