Archana Surendran
About Archana Surendran
Archana Surendran is a Project Manager and Agile Lead with extensive experience in both traditional and agile project management environments. She has held various roles in the IT industry and currently works at RaceTrac, having previously worked at T-Mobile and Mahindra Satyam, among others.
Current Role at RaceTrac
Archana Surendran currently serves as a Project Manager and Agile Lead at RaceTrac, a role she has held since 2023. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she works in a hybrid environment. In this position, she utilizes her extensive project management skills and agile methodologies to oversee projects and lead teams effectively.
Previous Experience at T-Mobile
Before joining RaceTrac, Archana worked at T-Mobile in various capacities. She served as a Senior Project Manager and Scrum Master from 2021 to 2023, and as a SAFe Scrum Master from 2020 to 2021. Her roles involved remote work from Atlanta, Georgia, where she focused on agile project management and organizational transformation.
Career Background in IT
Archana has a diverse background in the IT industry, having held multiple roles such as software developer, security/business analyst, product manager, and program manager. Her career began at Mahindra Satyam as a Software Developer from 2010 to 2011 in Chennai, India. She has also worked at Wells Fargo and Lincoln Financial Group, gaining valuable experience in project management and business analysis.
Education and Certifications
Archana holds a Master of Science in Information Technology Project Management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and a Master of Computer Applications from Mahatma Gandhi University. She has earned certifications including Scrum Master Accredited Certification (SMAC) and SAFe 4 Agilist, which reflect her expertise in agile methodologies.
Skills and Competencies
Archana possesses strong skills in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Rally. She is proficient in general competencies including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI. Her ability to simplify complex problems and manage all stages of the project lifecycle contributes to her effectiveness as a leader in various project management environments.