Sivakumarasamy Thayaparan
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MAIP
Australian Institute of ManagementAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Master Accredited Systems Engineer
edVirtusAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
PRINCE2 Practitioner
PeopleCertFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certifications
AWS Cloud CertifiedNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Azure Certification ExamsNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Providence Consulting
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager/Systems Engineer
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Dec 2022 - Present
With the subject matter expertise in Systems Engineering, Project Management and ICT integration, Sivan has been engaged to produce Introduction into Service (IIS) plan for On-Board Compute (OBC) and Digital Communications uplift for Land Mobility Platforms for Australian Army, in concurrence with Army Head Quarters and in support of Forces Command. The schedule is to meet the directed capability preparedness requirements for Capability Target State (CTS25). On-Board Compute is the practical implementation of the Generic Vehicle Architecture that enables Army to modernise its vehicle fleet. OBC is the core of the networked vehicle. Subsequently it has interface into the vehicle, radios, health monitoring systems, battle management applications, standards etc. The OBC initiative is focussed on the Protected and Unprotected Mobility fleet. Systems Engineer/Project Manager, Army Headquarters, Land Mobility Fleet Modernisation • Analysed and develop IIS requirements and manage and schedule to achieve a synchronised delivery (across inter-dependent Land projects, the tempo of Forces Command (FORCOMD)) that will see the delivery of OBC and Digital comms into Land force vehicles • Supported Army progress an outcome that sees the development and integration of OBC capability into the Protected Mobility fleet, in support of the 2025 force modernisation objectives • Conducted analysis to ensure the IIS of OBC is de-conflicted with and/or aligned with related C4 and platform projects • Developed an IIS plan for OBC across FORCOMD, with analysis initially focussing on the cross-project scheduling, and activities required to meet the 2025 objective • Supported AHQ and FORCOMD execute the IIS plan and deliver OBC capability across formations • Conducted risk management, including generating recommendations to Land C4 executive on the management of capability realisation of the 2025 vehicle modernisation objective • Adhere to One Defence Capability Show less
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Downer Professional Services
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager Program Management Office
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2022
With experience in the fields of project management and PMO within Defence, Sivan has management experience with multiple components of complex stakeholder engagement, whilst also providing training, and coaching to junior staff. Sivan provides subject matter expertise to define deliverables, objectives, constraints, and assumptions throughout the lifecycle of the engagement. He applies innovation and creativity in solving complex problems on projects and implements process and performance improvement to add value to Defence. Sivan demonstrates commitment to the continuous improvement in the delivery of quality services to Defence and providing value added solutions for project issues, whilst developing a strong client relationship. PMO Intelligence Functions, CASG) • Provided PMO functions, program controls and project management support to establishing intelligence functions to the Integration Division of CASG • Worked closely with program manager, stream leads and the client to plan and develop Project Management Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Integrated Battle Rhythm, and Project Mandate for internal project controls • Managed project teams and coordinated project activities including product-based schedule development • Planned, organised, coordinated, and controlled project stakeholder engagement, including collating data flow between directorates • Communicated and directed stream leads for achieving the defined outcomes aligned with the project objectives • Provided mentoring to the staff member on the creation of project management artefacts Project Manager/Systems Engineer, CIOG, FIE Network Remediation • Created a high-level project plan and other business artefacts to be presented as part of the FIE network remediation bid package to Defence (new bid) • Collaborated and coordinated with internal teams to ensure content of the proposal is complete and accurate • Stakeholder and senior leaders’ engagement to achieve project advocacy and outcomes Show less
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 1996 - Jul 2020
Sivan has worked for IBM for 24 years in Project Manager, Solution Manager, Business Consultant, Team Lead and Deployment Manager, and Systems Engineer roles, and have had extensive PMO experience. Sivan led and managed System Management team of 15 members and worked with multiple local and global clients to address needs efficiently according to client needs. Sivan was the Project Manager for infrastructure projects for various outsourced clients including Transport for NSW, Westpac, Lend Lease, Qantas, Amex, Diageo, Equifax and responsible for the end-to-end project management and delivery. Sivan was responsible for analysing the performance metrics for business to identify opportunities for improvements to business strategy and process. Project Manager/Solution Architect • Reporting to Portfolio Director, Sivan was involved in streamlining solution design and overall business operations as well as accountability for solution delivery and leading solution designers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and project managers to ensure quality of solutions • Mentored and supported solution designers and architects and maintained high standard of professionalism, work ethics, customer service and project control • Successfully planned, communicated, and managed transfer of engineering business and project ownership including product knowledge, technical requirements, and customer relationships to offshore technical resources located in India • Established and maintained project schedule and coordinated project team members and stakeholder to achieve desired project outcome • Increased customer satisfaction by 20% with project solutions and delivery • Achieved two Net Performance Scores (NPS) in a single year for Transport for NSW and Equifax clients • Fostered strong relationships with client executives and stakeholders to understand and achieve the desired outcome both clients and IBM. Successfully led SMEs and delivery teams through end-to-end project life cycle Show less
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer /Programmer
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Nov 1993 - Feb 1996
Various technical support roles including installing and configuring UNIX, TCP/IP, PI-Open software on UNIX platforms, creating user (PI- open) accounts on customer machines and installing and configuring software written in-house, installing and configuring hardware such as SCSI tape drives and other peripherals, and communication devices. Various technical support roles including installing and configuring UNIX, TCP/IP, PI-Open software on UNIX platforms, creating user (PI- open) accounts on customer machines and installing and configuring software written in-house, installing and configuring hardware such as SCSI tape drives and other peripherals, and communication devices.
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Merton College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer in Computer Science
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Sep 1990 - Nov 1993
• Teaching Computer Science to Advance Level (HSC) standard, both theory and programming, and setting and marking the appropriate internal college examinations, • Teaching Information Technology to Access students (mature students returning to study, the course being designed to prepare such students for degree level study). Teaching Mathematics to GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) standard. • Teaching Computer Science to Advance Level (HSC) standard, both theory and programming, and setting and marking the appropriate internal college examinations, • Teaching Information Technology to Access students (mature students returning to study, the course being designed to prepare such students for degree level study). Teaching Mathematics to GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) standard.
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Education
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1987 - 1990
Imperial College London
Bachelor's degree ( Engineering) Honours, Computing
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