Sashikiran Kalyanaraman (Pmp)
About Sashikiran Kalyanaraman (Pmp)
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman is a Senior Manager at Thomson Reuters with extensive experience in project management and a strong technical background in software development. He has held various managerial roles across multiple companies, including CAA South Central Ontario, IGATE, Syntel, and Infosys, and has expertise in diverse industries such as media, telecom, and banking.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Thomson Reuters, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Agile Project Manager within the same organization from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Thomson Reuters has involved overseeing various projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in project management and agile methodologies.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman has a diverse background in project management across several organizations. He worked at CAA South Central Ontario as an IT Project Manager for one year from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he held the position of Senior Project Manager at Syntel from 2015 to 2018 and at IGATE from 2006 to 2014. His experience spans various industries, including media, telecom, banking, and insurance, where he has led web development projects and enterprise software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman studied at the University of Madras, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Vivekananda Vidyalaya from 1982 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, which complement his project management expertise. He has a strong technical background in software development and has utilized various project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Extreme Project Management (XPM).
Project Management Skills
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman possesses a proactive approach to project management, focusing on scope and budget management to ensure successful project delivery. He has extensive experience in creating project proposals, statements of work (SOWs), budgeting, and resource/cost forecasting. His skills include excellent documentation, reporting, and presentation capabilities, which are essential for effective project management. Additionally, he has been involved in pre-sales activities, identifying business opportunities and converting them into revenue.
Global Delivery Model Experience
Sashikiran Kalyanaraman has worked in a global delivery model for 12 years, coordinating teams across different geographical locations. This experience has equipped him with the ability to manage projects effectively in diverse environments, ensuring that project objectives are met while maintaining communication and collaboration among team members located in various regions.