Alok Kumar Rai
About Alok Kumar Rai
Alok Kumar Rai is a Solution & Delivery Manager in R&D at Skynamo, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT project management and software development, having held various roles at several companies over the past years.
Work at Skynamo
Alok Kumar Rai has been serving as the Solution & Delivery Manager for Research and Development at Skynamo since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of IT projects. His position involves managing project teams and ensuring successful delivery of solutions tailored to client needs. Rai's tenure at Skynamo has contributed to the company's growth in the NCR region.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Skynamo, Alok Kumar Rai held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at HCL Services Ltd as a Solution Architect from 2011 to 2013 and later as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. He served as a Delivery Manager for Enterprise Product Development at Williams Commerce from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles included Senior Software Engineer and Team Leader at INSYLABS and Technical Program Manager at Progressive Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Alok Kumar Rai holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from UP Technical University Lucknow, where he studied Computer Software Technology from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Post Graduation Diploma in International Marketing and E-Business from Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University in 2003. His educational background is complemented by extensive experience in managing large-scale B2B mobility products and cloud services, specifically AWS and Azure.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
Rai has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout his career. He has led globally distributed project teams, managing a team size of 73. His experience includes facilitating IT strategic plans and creating comprehensive IT roadmaps for various sectors. He is well-versed in the complete project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Rai has also been involved in pre-sales activities, including RFP/RFI/SOW processes.
Professional Development and Team Management
Alok Kumar Rai focuses on productivity improvement and quality standards within his teams. He works on up-skilling and cross-skilling team members to enhance their capabilities. His leadership extends to heading the Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) team, where he is familiar with CMMi 1.2 processes. His commitment to professional development contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery.