Nandhini Patturaja , PMP®
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Laura MacNeil
For the last few months Nandhini has been Lead Project Manager of our AgriTech startup CaribFarm. During which time, she has seen the rapid growth of our volunteer team to almost thirty (30) members. Nandhini managed much of the team recruitment, candidate interviews, onboarding and support of new volunteer members, implementing Team Project Managers for each of our four (4) teams. With her positive, can-do attitude, Nandhini is a joy to work with. She is self-motivated, with exceptional organization and team leadership skills. Her communication abilities are top-notch, both written and verbal. She is a team leader who inspires dedication and professionalism from her team members. Nandhini is consistently reliable and extremely capable, unruffled by the constant change and ambiguity of our early-stage tech startup. You will never regret hiring Nandhini. She is truly a rising star!
Laura MacNeil
For the last few months Nandhini has been Lead Project Manager of our AgriTech startup CaribFarm. During which time, she has seen the rapid growth of our volunteer team to almost thirty (30) members. Nandhini managed much of the team recruitment, candidate interviews, onboarding and support of new volunteer members, implementing Team Project Managers for each of our four (4) teams. With her positive, can-do attitude, Nandhini is a joy to work with. She is self-motivated, with exceptional organization and team leadership skills. Her communication abilities are top-notch, both written and verbal. She is a team leader who inspires dedication and professionalism from her team members. Nandhini is consistently reliable and extremely capable, unruffled by the constant change and ambiguity of our early-stage tech startup. You will never regret hiring Nandhini. She is truly a rising star!
Laura MacNeil
For the last few months Nandhini has been Lead Project Manager of our AgriTech startup CaribFarm. During which time, she has seen the rapid growth of our volunteer team to almost thirty (30) members. Nandhini managed much of the team recruitment, candidate interviews, onboarding and support of new volunteer members, implementing Team Project Managers for each of our four (4) teams. With her positive, can-do attitude, Nandhini is a joy to work with. She is self-motivated, with exceptional organization and team leadership skills. Her communication abilities are top-notch, both written and verbal. She is a team leader who inspires dedication and professionalism from her team members. Nandhini is consistently reliable and extremely capable, unruffled by the constant change and ambiguity of our early-stage tech startup. You will never regret hiring Nandhini. She is truly a rising star!
Laura MacNeil
For the last few months Nandhini has been Lead Project Manager of our AgriTech startup CaribFarm. During which time, she has seen the rapid growth of our volunteer team to almost thirty (30) members. Nandhini managed much of the team recruitment, candidate interviews, onboarding and support of new volunteer members, implementing Team Project Managers for each of our four (4) teams. With her positive, can-do attitude, Nandhini is a joy to work with. She is self-motivated, with exceptional organization and team leadership skills. Her communication abilities are top-notch, both written and verbal. She is a team leader who inspires dedication and professionalism from her team members. Nandhini is consistently reliable and extremely capable, unruffled by the constant change and ambiguity of our early-stage tech startup. You will never regret hiring Nandhini. She is truly a rising star!
Credentials
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Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
CourseraOct, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to DevOps
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Working as a Scrum Master
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Scrum Master Profession
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Software Engineering
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Confluence Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Free Introduction: Basics of Disciplined Agile™ Online Course
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Free Introduction: PMI® Authorized On-demand PMP® Exam Prep
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Highlights From The 2021 Virtual Experience Series
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Jira Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management for Beginners
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Taming Bias: Using Wicked Problem Solving to Make Better Decisions & Align Teams
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
The Basics of Scrum
Project Management InstituteJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Trello Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
PMP certification Exam Prep Course 35 PDU Contact Hours
UdemyApr, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
SimplilearnJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Scrum Foundation
SimplilearnJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Business Analysis & Process Management
CourseraJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Project Management
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Scrum Master(ASM®)
SimplilearnDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Google Project Management Certificate
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Execution: Running the Project
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
GoogleDec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Budgeting and Scheduling Projects
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Foundations of Project Management
GoogleNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Get started with Jira
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
How to create a Jira SCRUM project
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Initiating and Planning Projects
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Managing Project Risks and Changes
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Principles and Practices
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Project
CourseraNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel
CourseraOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel
CourseraOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel
CourseraAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel
CourseraAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
CourseraAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Interactivity with JavaScript
CourseraMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
TypeScript Arrays
CourseraMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
TypeScript Control Structures
CourseraMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
TypeScript Variables and Data Types
CourseraMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS Preparation
CourseraMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery
CourseraMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery
CourseraJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Python Classes and Inheritance
CourseraNov, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery
CourseraOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Python Data Structures
CourseraOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
CourseraSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to CSS3
CourseraAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to HTML5
CourseraJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Structured Query Language
CourseraJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Core Java Specialization
CourseraMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Java Class Library
CourseraMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java
CourseraMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java
CourseraApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Java
CourseraMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Blockchain Basics
CourseraSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
CourseraMar, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Carib Farm Inc
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Canada
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Community Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Management Lead - Volunteer
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Jun 2023 - Present
• Manage and lead a team of project managers, providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback. • Guide project managers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project plans, objectives, and timelines. • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members. • Collaborate with resource managers and other departments to allocate project management personnel to projects based on expertise and workload. • Work with project managers to proactively address risks and resolve issues that may impact project outcomes. • Assist project managers in creating comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables. • Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and best practices in project management. • Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to maintain project quality. • Monitor project budgets and expenditures, assisting project managers in managing costs effectively. • Address conflicts and resolve issues within the project management team, acting as a mediator and facilitator. • Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity. Show less
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iamneo (Formerly Examly)
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India
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Project Management Office
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Established and led the PMO, defining its vision, mission, and strategic goals, and aligning them with the organization's objectives.• Developed and implemented standardized project management processes, methodologies, and templates, ensuring consistent project delivery and adherence to best practices.• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, ensuring effective project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, in alignment with established processes and standards.• Collaborated with executives and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.• Developed and maintained project governance frameworks, including project portfolio management, resource management, risk management, and performance measurement.• Monitored project performance against key metrics, providing regular reporting and analysis to stakeholders, and proactively addressing any deviations or issues.• Facilitated project assessments and post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement, and drive continuous process enhancements.• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, promoting effective communication and cross-functional teamwork within the PMO and with project stakeholders.• Provided coaching and mentorship to project managers, supporting their professional growth and ensuring adherence to project management standards and methodologies.• Collaborated with senior leadership to define and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring that project objectives aligned with the organization's overall strategic direction.• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and project management best practices, continuously enhancing knowledge and skills, and applying them to drive PMO success. Show less
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Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2022
• Led cross-functional teams in all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.• Implemented Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to foster collaboration, and facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.• Coached and mentored the team members on Agile principles, encouraging self-organization, continuous improvement, and accountability.• Defined project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and requirements.• Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, to guide project execution and monitor progress.• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and executives, ensuring clear and timely communication of project updates, risks, and issues.• Conducted regular project status meetings and provide timely and accurate reporting on project progress, key milestones, and performance metrics to stakeholders.• Identified and managed project risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans to ensure project success.• Fostered a positive project environment, encouraging a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication within the team.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery.• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in project management and Agile methodologies, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge. Show less
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Junior Project Manager
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
• Supported senior project managers in all phases of the project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.• Assisted in developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, to guide project execution and ensure project objectives are met.• Coordinated and scheduled project meetings, ensuring all necessary stakeholders are involved and informed about project progress, risks, and issues.• Maintained project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and project status reports, to ensure accurate and up-to-date project records.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, track project deliverables, and monitor project risks and issues.• Assisted in managing project budgets and resources, ensuring optimal utilization and adherence to project constraints.• Supported project managers in identifying and resolving project conflicts and roadblocks, and escalating issues when necessary. Show less
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Technical Project Coordinator
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows. • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments. • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.• Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use. • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress, and results. • Tracked hours and expenses to keep the project on task and within budgetary parameters.• Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.• Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned, and executed meetings and developed project documentation. • Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects. • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement. • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers. • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts. • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays. Show less
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Topbean Technologies - India
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India
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Project Coordinator
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows. • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments. • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments. • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use. • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress, and results. • Tracked hours and expenses to keep the project on task and within budgetary parameters. • Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements. • Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned, and executed meetings and developed project documentation. • Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects. • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement. • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems. • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers. • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts. • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays. Show less
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Cognizant
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Uzbekistan
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programmer Analyst Trainee
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
• Trained in front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JS. • Created basic web pages using HTML and CSS. • Performed form validation using JS. • Trained in front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JS. • Created basic web pages using HTML and CSS. • Performed form validation using JS.
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Education
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Humber College
Continuous Professional Learning, Project Management -
Kumaraguru College of Technology
Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science -
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science